Senator Bill Cassidy says he prefers the House version of the Big Beautiful Bill over the Senate’s version because the Senate is looking at cutting Medicaid to the point that it threatens rural hospitals, and some people could lose their insurance. Cassidy says the House version freezes the Medicaid provider tax.

Cut 10 (12) “…understand that.”

The Better Business Bureau is warning you of a mobile home sale scam. It says a company going by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes created a fake Fakebook listing using real mobile home photos, and at least one would-be buyer is out 35-hundred dollars. Carmen Million with the BBB says one red-flag was the quoted shipping cost.

Cut 6 (12) “…15-hundred dollars anywhere.”

LSU may have just won its eighth College World Series, but it’s already looking at number nine, and priority one is keeping names out of next month’s MLB Draft. Center fielder Chris Stanfield and right-handed pitcher Zac Cowan would be key contributors next season if they choose to stay in Baton Rouge. Glen West of 247Sports identified D-H Ethan Frey as another target.

Cut 15 (13) “…little bit.”

The Pelicans hold the seventh and twenty-third overall picks in tonight’s NBA draft. Jake Madison of the Locked On Pelicans Podcast thinks the team will go best available at Number 7.

Cut 16 (17) “…direction I think.”

Governor Landry signs a series of bills into law in a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette – among them is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Cut 10 (15) “…reliability and resiliency.”

Landry also signed a bill that addresses legacy lawsuits.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. She says the legislation already has the support of the House Agriculture Committee.

Cut 14 (06) “…for a vote.”

The 5th District Republican says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses.

It was a rather unusual shoplifting arrest at the grand opening of a new Tractor Supply store in Ponchatoula. Ashley Rodrigue with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was confronted by the owner for trying to leave without paying, when hooved heroes Caddy and Yella took notice.

Cut 3 (11) “…detain her.”

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs has died. Dave Nitz passed away this morning at the age of 82. Nitz called his final Tech game last year — a Bulldog baseball home game. Current broadcaster Malcolm Butler says Nitz and his signature call were a tough act to follow.

Cut 8 (13) “…Dave Nitz.”

Congresswoman Julia Letlow files legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. Letlow says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses.

Cut 12 (13) “…of the tariffs.”

Governor Landry signs a series of bills into law in a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette – among them is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Cut 10 (15) “…reliability and resiliency.”

Landry also signed a bill that addresses legacy lawsuits.

Legendary Louisiana Tech sports broadcaster Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. Jeff Palermo reports.

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It seems that LSU has done this before – because it has – seven times before, as a matter of fact. LSU is getting ready to throw a celebration for its baseball team that just won the College World Series for the eighth time. It will be held tomorrow night at seven at Alex Box Stadium. Admission and parking are free.

Governor Landry signs a series of bills aimed at unleashing Louisiana’s coastal energy production. Among the bills Landry signed during a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette was one that addressed legacy lawsuits by encouraging parties to admit responsibility in damaging the state’s coastline and work towards remediation. 

Cut 9 (10)  “…address this issue.”

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects from 12 and a half percent to six and a half percent.

LSU fans give their team a heroes’ welcome upon returning home after winning the College World Series. A few hundred braved the scorching heat outside Alex Box Stadium to welcome the team back from Omaha, including this man.

Cut 7 (05) “…was pretty cool.”

The team will hold a celebration at the Box tomorrow night at seven. Admission and parking are free.

Shoplifters, beware, the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office has two more heroic deputies. They weigh over one ton and pursue at over 25 miles per hour. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Another season, another title for LSU baseball. Bill Franques (frank-EZZ) is the longtime public address announcer at Alex Box Stadium and has been with the program for all eight of its national championships. He says the 2025 team is a special one.

Cut 16 (09) “…made the difference.”

The team will hold a celebration at the stadium at seven tomorrow night. Admission and parking are free.

A new law will adjust Louisiana’s TOPS scholarship program to provide a new “Excellence” award for the state’s top-scoring high schoolers. Ruston Representative Christopher Turner says his bill creates a new distinction for students with over a 3.5 GPA and a 31 ACT score.

Cut 13 (08)  “…tuition or fees.”

Qualifying students can receive up to 12-thousand dollars to cover tuition at any Louisiana university.

In honor of its 100th anniversary, Southeastern Louisiana University achieved its 100-million-dollar campaign milestone. Kace Kieschnick reports

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The LSU Board of Supervisors announces its presidential search committee. It is comprised of 19 people. Among them are Ben Bordelon, the president and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, and former LSU and Major League Baseball player Ryan Theriot, who’s now the vice president and chief operating officer of Parish Construction.

In honor of its 100th anniversary, Southeastern Louisiana University achieved its 100-million-dollar campaign milestone. Kace Kieschnick reports

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The national champions are home. Andrew Greenstein is outside Alex Box Stadium, where LSU fans gave the College World Series champions a heroes’ welcome.

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A new law will create a TOPS Excellence Award for students who score a 31 or higher on the ACT and have a 3.5 GPA. Colleen Crain has more.

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Southeastern Louisiana University reached its 100-million-dollar goal for its “Get There Together” fundraising campaign, celebrating 100 years of SLU. The university’s biggest fundraising campaign to date, university President Dr. William Wainwright says funds will go towards supporting scholarships and professorships.

Cut 4 (11) “…infrastructure improvements.”

The campaign is led by Honorary Chair and ABC Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts. Dr. Wainwright says the former Lion will return to Hammond in October for the ribbon cutting of the Robin Roberts Broadcast Media Center.

Cut 5 (10) “…transformational investment.”

The initiative will continue to raise money throughout Southeastern’s centennial year. Dr. Wainwright says he’s proud of the continued growth of the university and hopes the current momentum can ensure a strong future. He invites everyone, not just alumni, to join the 100-year celebrations.

Cut 6 (10) “…our beloved Southeastern.”

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LSU fans give their team a heroes’ welcome after returning home after winning the College World Series. A few hundred braved the scorching heat outside Alex Box Stadium to welcome the team back from Omaha, including this man.

Cut 7 (05) “…was pretty cool.”

Fans both young and old came together to greet the team as they got off the buses.

Cut 8 (10) “…and everything else.”

Head Coach Jay Johnson says winning the second title in four years was just as good as winning the first one, and he’s very proud of his players.

Cut 9 (10)  “…to be champions.”

There will be a championship celebration at Alex Box Stadium tomorrow night at seven.

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Drivers are starting to see the effects of the conflict in the Middle East at the gas pumps. But will it last long? Dr. Greg Upton, the executive director of the Center for Energy Studies at LSU, says what’s interesting to consider is that the price of crude actually dropped seven percent after Iran retaliated on U.S. military bases.

Cut 10 (10) “…these geopolitical shocks.”

Dr. Upton says interestingly, the Middle East crisis should not have much of a long-term impact on the oil market.

Cut 11 (09) “…of this magnitude.”

Upton says the longer term trend will be on where companies will decide where to deploy their long-term capital to provide products derived from oil.

Cut 12 (07) “…investments are made.”

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A new law will adjust Louisiana’s TOPS scholarship program to provide a new “Excellence” award for the state’s top-scoring high schoolers. Ruston Representative Christopher Turner says his bill creates a new distinction for students with over a 3.5 GPA and a 31 ACT score.

Cut 13 (08)  “…tuition or fees.”

Students who qualify can receive up to 12-thousand dollars to cover tuition at any Louisiana university. Turner says this may not be the end for changes to the program. He says TOPS is an investment in the state’s best and brightest students, and like any investment, Turner hopes to see a return.

Cut 14 (10) “…state on that.”

Students currently receiving TOPS will not be eligible for the new award. Turner says his original idea was to level off TOPS and allow scholarship money to follow the student, but university discrepancies and opposition changed plans before the bill found support in the legislature.

Cut 15 (10) “…bent in.”

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Another season, another title for LSU baseball. Bill Franques is the longtime public address announcer at Alex Box Stadium and has been with the program for all eight of its national championships. He says the 2025 team is a special one.

Cut 16 (09) “…made the difference.”

Franques says what really made the difference for the Tigers this season was their defense.

Cut 17 (17)  “…defensive first baseman.”

And while LSU certainly had the most dominant pitching rotation, bolstered by their top two starters Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, they all had a secret weapon in front of them.

Cut 18 (10)  “…handled those guys.”

Franques was on the field in Omaha during the title celebration and says this one was extra special.

Cut 19 (13) “…ever has been.”

A new law increasing penalties for drivers lingering in the left lane is set to take effect August 1. Senator Jay Luneau says his bill works to prevent high-speed accidents and road rage caused by vehicles driving side by side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…incredibly high.”

Currently, drivers traveling 10 miles per hour or more below the speed limit in the left lane are subject to a $100 fine. The new law lowers that threshold to just 1 mile per hour below the speed limit.

Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina goes out of its way to give residents in one Baton Rouge retirement community the experience of a lifetime. St. James Place went viral after holding its own Jello shot challenge in tribute to the one that Rocco’s does. Tonya Dixon, the director of active lifestyles, then had the idea of actually bringing in Rocco’s pizza.

Cut 6 (05) “…right with Domino’s.”

Rocco’s teamed up with Omaha Steaks. And with a little help from Circa Las Vegas, they delivered 30 pizzas, hot dogs and hamburgers in time for yesterday afternoon’s game.

Two juveniles were involved in a UTV crash late Saturday night in Rapides Parish, leaving one dead and two injured. Kace Kieschnick reports…

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For the eighth time in school history, LSU has won the College World Series. They swept Coastal Carolina in two straight to win the title. This fan says LSU’s two aces, Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, were the difference as they neutralized Coastal’s hitters.

Cut 14 (09) “…let’s rock.”

There were fireworks early in yesterday’s Game Two – by Coastal Carolina’s coaching staff. Chanticleers Head Coach Kevin Schnall and First Base Coach Matt Schilling were ejected in the first inning for arguing balls and strikes. After the game, an animated Schnall said he did not hear he was warned because it was so loud in the ballpark.

Cut 18 (16)  “…tolerance.”

A three-judge panel at the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court’s ruling that Louisiana’s law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom is unconstitutional. Loyola University New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says the ruling was not unexpected.

Cut 10 (15) “…the First Amendment.”

State Attorney General Liz Murrill is putting out an urgent warning about the growing presence of illegal gambling websites and apps in Louisiana. Murrill says it’s very easy for someone to get their hands on a real-money gambling app, despite being illegal.

Cut 7 (13) “…State of Louisiana.”

The LSU Tigers are once again at the top of the college baseball mountain. They swept Coastal Carolina to win the College World Series. Head Coach Jay Johnson built a very talented team after the Tigers were eliminated in the Chapel Hill Regional last June. He says once he put all of the pieces in place, the team came together very quickly.

Cut 16 (18) “…the season.”

Not only did LSU win the College World Series, they dominated Rocco’s Jello Shot Challenge. No, they ANNIHILATED it! LSU fans scarfed down 52,390 Jello shots during the tournament, over 18-thousand more than the other seven teams combined! As a result, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will soon be 52-thousand-390 dollars richer.

Online gambling in Louisiana for the most part is illegal, and the attorney general says it’s a growing problem. Colleen Crain reports.

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While gas prices are on the rise, they’re still cheaper than they were a year ago. GasBuddy Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says expect them to continue to climb as we head into the summer.

Cut 6 (05) “…anticipated yet.”

DeHaan says tensions in the Middle East will also have a direct effect on gas prices.

Rising tensions in the Middle East are creating rising gas prices in the U.S.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Online gambling in Louisiana for the most part is illegal in Louisiana, and the attorney general says it’s a growing problem. Colleen Crain reports.

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LSU is once again at the top of the college baseball world. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Gas prices, which were recently at a four-year low before Memorial Day, may soon surge due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. GasBuddy Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says for now gas prices are in a solid upward trend for the next few weeks..

Cut 4 (10) “…more substantially.”

Diesel prices are going up more than gasoline prices.  DeHaan says the reason for that is diesel inventory is nearly 20-percent below the 20-year average.

Cut 5 (08) “…10 to 20 cents.”

DeHaan says gas prices are still cheaper than they were a year ago, but expect gas to continue to climb as we head into the summer

Cut 6 (05) “…anticipated yet.”

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State Attorney General Liz Murrill is putting out an urgent warning about the growing presence of online gambling websites and apps in Louisiana. Online casinos that offer gaming for real money, like slots and poker, are illegal in Louisiana. But Murrill says despite that, it is still very easy for someone to get their hands on a real-money gambling app.

Cut 7 (13) “…State of Louisiana.”

Murrill says in order to be licensed in Louisiana, there is a process that gaming operators have to go through.

Cut 8 (10) “…or money laundering.”

While casino gaming like slots and poker are illegal, other forms of gambling like sweepstakes, sports betting and daily fantasy sports are legal. Murrill says if someone places a wager on an unlicensed online casino app, that person has no recourse.

Cut 9 (07)  “…illegal gambling site.”

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board issued more than 40 cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed operators doing business in the state.

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A three-judge panel at the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court’s ruling that Louisiana’s law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom is unconstitutional. Loyola University New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says the ruling was not unexpected.

Cut 10 (15) “…the First Amendment.”

Ciolino says while analysis of that 1980 ruling has evolved since then, the overall essence of the opinion has held steady, as evidenced by the panel’s ruling that stated that the law is, in its words, “plainly unconstitutional.”

Cut 11 (13) “…pass constitutional muster.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill says she strongly disagrees with the panel’s ruling and will seek immediate relief from the full Fifth Circuit and, if necessary, the U.S. Supreme Court. Ciolino says there’s no guarantee that the Supreme Court will even take up the case.

Cut 12 (08) “…this statute’s unconstitutional.”

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As LSU was winning its eighth national championship in Omaha, fans were gathered at sports bars throughout the Baton Rouge area some 900 miles away to watch the crowning moment. This fan says the Tigers made the plays they had to make, and that’s why they’re the champions.

Cut 13 (09)  “…they made ’em.”

This fan says LSU’s two aces were the difference as they neutralized Coastal Carolina’s hitters.

Cut 14 (09) “…let’s rock.”

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The LSU baseball team is national champions for an eighth time as the Tigers took down Coastal Carolina two games to none with a five to three win on Sunday afternoon in Omaha. Jay Johnson becomes the first college baseball coach to win two national championships in his first four seasons at a school.

Cut 15 (09) “…some ways.”

Johnson built a very a talented team after the Tigers were eliminated in the Chapel Hill Regional last June. He says once he put all of the pieces in place, the team came together quickly.

Cut 16 (18) “…the season.”

This team featured veterans, impact freshmen and a dozen transfer players, many of them were major pieces to this national championship team. Centerfielder Chris Stanfield, a transfer form Auburn, says Johnson sold him on the vision.

Cut 17 (16)  “…LSU is.”

Stanfield’s two-run single in the fourth inning snapped a one-one tie.

Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Schnall wanted most of this game from the locker room. He was ejected in the first inning for arguing balls and strikes. Schnall thought it was a quick hook after not hearing he was warned because it was so loud in the stadium.

Cut 18 (16)  “…tolerance.”

Anthony Eyanson was the winning pitcher. He earned his 12th win of the year by striking out nine over six and a third innings and allowing just three runs on a hot afternoon. Eyanson transferred in from UC Davis with the goal of winning a national championship.

Cut 19 (19) “…obviously.”