06:30 Newscasts, May 25th, 2016

A report out of Tulane University says it would be more beneficial to state if TOPS was needs based instead of merit based. Emelie Gunn has more…:
CUT 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

PETA has sent a letter to LSU calling for them to end the live mascot program once Mike VI, who has cancer, passes away. The school issued a statement saying this is not the time to discuss such things. Mike’s attending vet Dr. David Baker says they’re just worried about Mike’s well being…:
Cut 15 (04) “treatment plan”

After New Orleans finished second to Atlanta to host the Super Bowl in 2019, some are wondering if it’s time for a new stadium. This is the second straight time the Superdome has lost to a city that was in the process of building a state-of-the art venue. Former-governor Kathleen Blanco, who sits on the board which oversees the Dome, says a new site in Louisiana is not needed at this time…:
Cut 10 (07) “that discussion”
Blanco remains optimistic that the Mercedes Benz Superdome will be able to host at least one more Super Bowl.

The Rally Possum strikes again for the LSU baseball team. The No. 7 Tigers came back from a 4-0 deficit to eliminate Tennessee from the SEC Tournament following a 5-4 win. LSU will play Florida tonight in Hoover in a double-elimination contest.