It’s proving to be a wet day for most of Louisiana today. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the heavy rains could wreak some havoc but the state actually needs rain.

Cut 8 (06)  “…moderate drought.”

The heavy rains are expected to continue through Friday; in fact, the southern third of the state is under a flash flood watch through that day.

Governor Landry is urging LSU to bring out its live mascot, Mike The Tiger, to football games. Piper Hutchinson broke the story for the Louisiana Illuminator. She says having Mike The Tiger in a cage on the football field was a tradition that was halted in 2017.

Cut 9 (12)  “…him very uncomfortable.”

LSU says it has no plans to alter its current protocol with Mike The Tiger.

An updated version of GOHSEP’s “Get a Game Plan” app has been released to improve disaster preparedness for Louisiana residents.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU’s leading rusher in Sunday’s loss to USC reportedly tore his ACL in practice yesterday and is out for the season. John Emery rushed for 61 yards in his first game back since tearing his ACL in his right knee last November. Emery’s injury leaves LSU with just three scholarship running backs on the roster.