Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser outlined his tourism initiatives for 2026. Nungesser says the state has pushed sports tourism very hard, and one thing that he’s working hard to attract in many cities throughout the state is Olympic trials.
Cut 14 (12) “…all over Louisiana.”
Nungesser says the state is also pushing tourism through the Louisiana Public Broadcasting travel series LA64, which rolls out eight new episodes over the next eight weeks. As the name of the series suggests, LA64 will spotlight all 64 parishes over the course of five seasons, focusing on places less traveled. Executive Producer Linda Midgett says every parish has its own personality.
Cut 7 (10) “…personalities come out.”
A 17-year-old lost his life swimming in waters near Grand Isle beach. Jeff Palermo has the story
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”
A confidence booster for LSU, as the Tigers score a huge comeback win over Tennessee, 16-to-6 in 12 innings. LSU has won five of its last six; and in four of those wins, the Tigers had to come back from huge deficits. Baseball Sports Information Director Bill Franques says it’s been exciting to watch this LSU team never give up.