Both Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are over 300 million dollars for the draws this weekend…:
Cut 3 (30) “Matt Doyle”

In Orlando, LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada told reporters that he’d love to keep his job after the Citrus Bowl Monday. A report surfaced this week indicating the school planned to part ways with Canada after the New Years Day game versus Notre Dame. He’s the highest paid offensive coordinator in college football, getting $1.5 million dollars per year.

Louisiana State Parks are looking to help get 2018 off to a healthy start by participating in America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes Monday. Office of State Parks spokesperson Sharon Broussard..:
Cut 9 (10) “day hike”

Louisiana Radio Network looks back at our biggest stories in 2017. This year the legislature got involved in the Confederate monuments debate; but two bills aimed at protecting the statues never made it out of a Senate committee. Jenna Bernstein got passionate during the hearing in support of the statues, and went back and forth with Committee Chairman Karen Carter Peterson who was against the legislation…:
Cut 11 (10) “no you don’t”
Other big stories this year include the death of LSU pledge Max Gruver, and the shooting and injuring of Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise.