Another disappointing start to the season for the LSU Tigers as they lost to USC last night, 27-20. It was LSU’s fifth straight opening game loss. Coach Brian Kelly is upset with his offense for not scoring more touchdowns when they got into the red zone…

cut 29 (11) “…not good enough”

LSU will look to regroup when they host Nicholls Saturday night.

The early childhood care industry faces significant challenges. That’s the takeaway of a new survey by the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. Director of Policy and Research Mattilyn Batson says providers’ wages are very low; and as such, retaining them has been problematic.

Cut 11 (07) “…wages somewhere else.”

In addition, most early childhood care providers say they’re experiencing rising costs for routine expenses, such as food, cleaning supplies and insurance.

Visit Lake Charles launches the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority, a new division to boost the region’s profile as a premier destination for sporting events. 

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A 16-year-old is dead and five others are hospitalized following a house explosion in Ragley in Beauregard Parish. It happened just before ten Saturday morning. A toddler was also in the home at the time; the child is being cared for by relatives. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.