A quarterback that LSU was reportedly interested in signing has decided he will not transfer. So where do Lane Kiffin and company go from here? Andre Champagne reports.
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King Cake season is underway in Louisiana, and Colleen Crain says a healthy option is once again available.
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I hope you took advantage of the great weather this week, because change is coming by the end of this weekend. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Two organizations that advocate for children and families in Louisiana join forces. The Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families merged with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, effective at the beginning of this year. LPIC CEO Libbie Sonnier says the two organizations had worked closely together for years, including launching the Geaux Far Louisiana initiative in 2021.
Cut 4 (13) “…Geaux Far Louisiana work.”
Sonnier says the merger of the two policy organizations will help it continue the course they had been on for years.
Cut 5 (09) “…with successful children.”
Sonnier says the merger will be beneficial from a financial standpoint as well, with the organization being able to maximize the limited funds it has.
Cut 6 (08) “…State of Louisiana.”
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A high-profile quarterback that LSU reportedly had interest in signing has decided to stay at his current school. Demond Williams Jr. announced on Tuesday night that he was entering the transfer portal, but last night he announced he’s staying at Washington. Earlier this week, it seemed like former Arizona State Q-B Sam Leavitt was the Tigers top target. Tiger Rag-dot-com editor Glenn Guilbeau says LSU could see if Leavitt is still interested in the Tigers, but there is a health concern.
Cut 7 (07) “…the summer, probably.”
Leavitt has been visiting Tennessee since Wednesday after spending a couple of days at LSU earlier this week.
Guilbeau says the transfer portal window opened last Friday and LSU still has not signed a quarterback…
If Kiffin fails to land Leavitt, he’s either going to have to dig deep into the portal or sign someone out of high school, since LSU does not have a single scholarship quarterback on the roster at this time. Guilbeau says Kiffin and company have proven that they can work magic with quarterbacks.
Cut 9 (09) “…quite a quarterback.”
A quarterback is visiting LSU today. Landen Clark from Elon. Clark threw for 23-hundred yards, 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also rushed 641 yards and 11 touchdowns for the FSC.
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It’s King Cake season in Louisiana; and once again, Ochsner Health is offering its Eat Fit King Cake. Marie Page with Ochsner Eat Fit says Ochsner Health introduced the healthier King Cake about four years ago.
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The Eat Fit King Cake is grain-free – it’s made with an almond flour and a coconut flour, giving it the texture of a bundt-style cake. It uses a plant-based sweetener and has no artificial colors. Page says it’s also guaranteed gluten-free.
Page says the Eat Fit King Cake is available at more places than ever this year.
Cut 12 (08) “…one in Arkansas.”
They’re also available at all Ochsner cafes. To find a retailer near you, go to Eat Fit King Cake-dot-com.
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I hope you enjoyed the heavenly temperatures over the last few days, because potentially severe storms are on the way. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm risk starts today.
Cut 13 (06) “…winds and tornadoes.”
All this, as a cold front comes through the state. Keim says tomorrow will be a transitional day before temperatures really start to plummet.
Cut 14 (10) “…Friday and Saturday.”
Keim says as you make your way into work in the early part of next week, you’ll want to bring your jacket with you, as overnight lows will get down into the 30s.
Cut 15 (09) “…in those temperatures.”
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Cut 16 (18) “…embraced his opportunity (2x).”
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