Louisiana Radio Network is looking back at top stories from 2017. One of the most gripping which made national headlines was the death of LSU pledge Max Gruver on September 14th. LSU Officials said Gruver died during an alleged hazing incident, and a month later East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark said the student had a blood alcohol level of .495…:
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Other big stories this year include the Confederate monuments debate in the legislature, and the shooting and injuring of Jefferson Parish House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.

Louisiana also had a rare Powerball jackpot winner this year from a 191 million dollar ticket sold in the small town of Eunice. Could we see another? Both the Powerball and Mega Millions prizes are over $300 million dollars, and Louisiana Lottery spokesman Dustin Annison is hoping to see another big prize awarded here..:
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Mega Millions drawing is tonight, Powerball tomorrow.

Three people lost their lives in a fire in New Orleans East this morning. The New Orleans Fire Department says the victims are a three-year-old boy, a 70-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman.

Louisiana State Parks are looking to help get 2018 off to a healthy start by participating in America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes. It gives individuals an opportunity to connect with the outdoors by taking a hike for health in one of the state’s 21 state parks on Monday, January 1st. Office of State Parks spokesperson Sharon Broussard…:
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Broussard says There is no set time for First Day Hikes at most parks, you can just show up and enjoy the beauty of the state.

LSU is in Orlando ahead of Monday’s Citrus Bowl against Notre Dame. Rumors have been swirling about offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s departure from the team following the New Years Day contest. He and Defensive Coordinator Dave Aranda will hold a news conference this morning at 8am our time.