1230PM LRN NEWs

Even though it will not change the outcome of the NFC Championship game, the Saints secured a victory on Tuesday night when the NFL owners voted to expand the use of instant replay to include pass interference calls and allow for the review of a non pass interference call. Coach Sean Payton led the charge for the new rule…
Cut 6 (08) “…good change”
Coaches can now challenge questionable pass interference plays until the last two minutes and then it’s subject to a booth review.
The LSU men’s basketball team leaves for Washington D-C today where they’ll take on the Michigan State Spartans on Friday night in the Sweet 16. LSU Interim Head Coach Tony Benford on the opposition.
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An overnight mobile home fire leaves two children dead in the Franklinton area. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”
LSU fell last night to McNeese 2-0.