Following LSU’s incredible 3-1 win yesterday against Oregon State in the College World Series, Coach Paul Maineri praised the freshman on his team. Josh Smith singled home a run early, and mashed a solo home run to provide insurance late. Zach Watson continued his red-hot run in Omaha with three hits and drew a walk. Maineri says the young guys did well:
CUT 25 (25) “long before now”
The Tigers play the Beavers in a win-or-go-home today at 2pm.

Congressman Steve Scalise has been moved out of ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is still listed in fair condition.

State Education Superintendent John White announces Louisiana’s high school graduation rate is higher than ever at 77%…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Halen Doughty”

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 19-year-old from Thibodaux is under arrest for allegedly fatally shooting someone arguing with his sister at a house party in Gonzales. They say the victim, 25-year-old Jerrod Brown, died of several gunshot wounds. Cops say they learned Brown was in a verbal altercation with a female when the suspect, Joshua Harris, brandished two weapons and began firing at the victim. Harris faces many charges including second-degree murder.