09:30 Newscast, January 8th, 2018

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards will meet with Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras today to continue negotiations centered on the looming fiscal cliff. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat is skeptical a deal can be reached by the governor’s hoped January 19th deadline…:
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If an agreement isn’t reached, the administration would have to cut about a billion dollars in state spending.

LSU athletics reportedly paid 1.7 million dollars to buyout the final two years of Matt Canada’s contract, So the search is on for a new offensive coordinator. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham believes LSU is willing to spend a lot on a new play caller…:
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Worsham says this is a very important hire for Orgeron, because his job could be in jeopardy if he misfires again.

Strawberry farmers had to put the brakes on this year’s harvest as a result of the polar vortex…:
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The Saints have advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs after a 31-26 victory over the Carolina Panthers Sunday. Head Coach Sean Payton gives credit to the extremely loud Superdome crowd…:
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