08:30 Newscast, June 25th, 2016

LSU President F King Alexander does NOT like the idea of fully funding TOPS this semester, but not next…:
CUT 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Governor John Bel Edwards believes the legislature accomplished a lot when it comes to funding important state services but came up short in certain areas. He says state funding for K-12 education will be reduced by 24 million dollars…:
CUT 8 (10) “Louisiana’s future”

The Baton Rouge Police Department finds the child of the murdered pregnant woman, Lyntell Washington of Baton Rouge, was fathered by the suspect in the case, Robert Marks. Cops say the investigation is ongoing and the details aren’t being released.

The LSU Board of Supervisers says it will grow the plants needed to cultivate cannabis oil for patients in need, under the state’s medical marijuana law. LSU Ag Center Chancellor Doctor Bill Richardson says the research possibilities here are endless…:
CUT 14 (14) “tremendous”

Nobody got all of the numbers right in the Megamillions drawing Friday night, so the jackpot grows to an estimated $390 million for Tuesday’s drawing. It’s the biggest prize offered in the game since March 18, 2014, when two tickets shared a $414 million jackpot.