The Saints used their first pick in the 2026 NFL draft to give quarterback Tyler Shough another weapon in the passing game by selecting Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson spoke to the New Orleans media on what he can add to the Black and Gold offense…

Cut 14 (10) “…came from”

In nine games with the Sun Devils last season, Tyson caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns, but he has battled injuries during his college career.

The draft continues at six this evening with the second round, in which the Saints have the tenth pick. They also have a pick in the third round.

Former LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane went to the Kansas City Chiefs, who traded up to the sixth overall selection to draft Delane. Former LSU safety AJ Haulcy is expected to go in the second round and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will likely get drafted tonight and linebacker Harold Perkins could go in the third round.

The LSU Tigers are looking to snap a six-game losing streak as they are playing Mississippi State in Starkville as we speak. The Bulldogs have lost six straight SEC home games.

With just four series remaining, Louisiana Tech sits fifth in the Conference USA standings at 11-and-7 in league play. Coach Lane Burroughs says the Bulldogs will need to start playing their best baseball to put themselves in a strong position heading into the postseason, especially with a tough stretch still ahead.

Cut 20 (12) “…presented to us.”

Tech is hosting Missouri State this weekend. The Bears are 14 and 4 and in second place in Conference USA Standings. First pitch at  6 p.m.

ULM hosts James Madison, the Ragin Cajuns are at Arkansas State. Northwestern State faces Stephen F Austin, McNeese takes on UTRGV and Grambling hosts Alcorn.

The Louisiana Department of Health this week confirmed a case of measles in the New Orleans area. All we know about the patient is that the patient is a child who became exposed during international travel. LDH says on April 17th while infected, the patient visited the Kenner Target and Walmart stores. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if you were at either store that day, closely monitor yourself for any symptoms.

Cut 9 (13)  “…the rash appears.”

LDH says the patient was partially vaccinated.

The LSU baseball team will look to turn its season around starting this afternoon as the Tigers travel to Starkville for a three-game series against 15th-ranked Mississippi State. Coach Jay Johnson says the Bulldogs present another tough test for his team.

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First pitch has been moved up to 3 p-m because of the potential of severe weather in Starkville tonight.

A measure to crack down on marijuana use near school facilities advances to the Senate. The full House passed Pollack Representative Gabe Firment’s bill on a vote of 59-to-34. It would increase the penalty for smoking marijuana within two-thousand feet of a school facility to up to a year in prison and a fine of up to one-thousand dollars. Firment said marijuana use near schools is getting out of control.

Cut 30 (11) “…little meaningful consequence.”

The bill heads to the Senate for more discussion.

Festival International which has music groups from around the world will create great vibes in downtown Lafayette this weekend. Vice President of Communications at Lafayette Travel, Jesse Guidry, says Festival International is not just a music festival…

Cut 5 (10) “…arts and craft.”

Governor Landry and Baton Rouge law enforcement will hold a press conference at 2 PM to provide an update on yesterday’s fatal shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that killed a 17-year-old student from Lafayette Parish and injured five others. Baton Rouge police chief T.J. Morse says at 1:22 yesterday afternoon, two groups of people got into an argument, and gunfire erupted.

Cut 12 (12) “…the cross fire.”

The 17-year-old girl who was fatally shot has been identified as Martha Odom and she attended Ascension Episcopal.

Two of the state’s largest teacher unions are supporting Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16^th ballot. Louisiana Federation of Teachers president Larry Carter says the measure would provide a permanent salary increase for educators and school employees….

Cut 6 (14) “…permanent pay.”

Early voting for this election begins May 2^nd.

It’s another big weekend of festivals and Festival International is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Andre Champagne has more…

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The NFL draft got underway last night with the Saints selecting Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick. Tyson has great hands and can play all three wide receiver positions. But the 21-year-old has also battled injuries during his career. The Saints have two draft selections tonight and five more on Saturday.

The Saints selected wide receiver Jordan Tyson out of Arizona State with the eighth overall pick last night, which adds another weapon to quarterback Tyler Shough’s arsenal. Tyson caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games with the Sun Devils last season. Coach Kellen Moore says Tyson has several skills that stood out.

Cut 29 (08): “we’re fired up.”

The draft continues at six this evening with the second round, in which the Saints have the tenth pick.

The Kansas City Chiefs moved up three spots to number six to take former LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. He becomes the second-highest LSU DB selected in the draft and the ninth defensive back in program history to be selected in the first round. According to Spotrac, Delane’s rookie contract is worth $41.9 million with $26.9 million guaranteed.

Former Tigers Garrett Nussmeier, Harold Perkins Jr. and AJ Haulcy will all await to hear their names being called tonight.

The LSU baseball team will look to turn its season around starting this afternoon as the Tigers travel to Starkville for a three-game series against 15th-ranked Mississippi State. Coach Jay Johnson says the Bulldogs present another tough test for his team.

Cut 17 (10)  “…to be awesome.”

First pitch has been moved up to 3 p-m because of the potential of severe weather in Starkville tonight.

Louisiana Tech baseball opens a pivotal three-game home series against Missouri State tonight. The Bears rank second in Conference USA and 11th nationally with 76 home runs and counting. Head coach Lane Burroughs says his team must do a good job of limiting the long ball this weekend.

Cut 19 (10) “…play good baseball.”

First pitch in Ruston is set for 6 p.m.

The Saints will look to make a splash in this year’s NFL Draft, much like they did last season. New Orleans holds eight picks this weekend, including the number-eight overall selection. One name that has appeared in several mock drafts is LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. General Manager Mickey Loomis, who attended Delane’s impressive pro day at LSU, says he is uber-talented.

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The LSU Board of Supervisors has approved a new contract for athletic director Verge Ausberry. Ausberry will receive one-point-five million dollars by the end of 2027 and his eight-million dollar deal runs through 2030. The former linebacker now A-D addressed the LSU Board of Supervisors before his new contract was approved…

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At LSU’s 14th spring practice on Thursday, redshirt junior wide receiver Jackson Harris exited with an apparent injury after landing awkwardly on an incompletion. He was evaluated by trainers and walked off under his own power, but did not return.

UL Lafayette football will wrap up spring practice with a game Saturday. One position group coach Michael Desormeaux wants to see more production from is the wide receivers. With Shelton Sampson out with an injury, Desormeaux is looking for players to step up Saturday.

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Former LSU and Ole Miss forward Corey Chest is headed to Lake Charles to play for McNeese State. The 6-foot-8, 220 pound sophomore averaged 2.6 points and 3.8 rebounds for the Rebels this past season.

One person is dead and five others are injured after a shooting next to the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Police Chief TJ Morse says gun shots rang out at around 1:22 this afternoon…

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Morse says five people are in custody.

Law enforcement foils a North Carolina man’s alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at Jazz Fest. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The LSU Board of Supervisors approves a contract extension for Athletic Director Verge Ausberry. His new deal will pay him eight-million dollars through 2030. Ausberry says it’s an honor to lead the LSU athletics department.

Cut 10 (06) “…me than anything.”

Ausberry has been busy since he was promoted to athletics director. The former linebacker has hired a new football and men’s basketball coach.

Harahan Representative John Illg is pushing legislation again this year that would make it a crime to do an intentional balloon release. Illg says it’s bad for the environment and it produces litter. Illg says passing a law at the state level is all well and good, but a state law doesn’t go far enough.

Cut 8 (10) “…end up here.”

Illg’s bill has passed the House and it’s awaiting final passage on the Senate floor.

Gun fire erupted early this afternoon at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge as two groups of people got into an argument near the food court and started shooting at each other. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says multiple people were shot…

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Morse could not provide any details on the conditions of the individuals wounded during the mass shooting. A law enforcement source has told LRN that two people are in critical condition.

This is the second mass shooting in Louisiana in the last week. Eight children were killed in Shreveport on Sunday when the father of seven of the children killed his kids and a nephew execution style.

And in Florida…authorities apprehended a North Carolina man who was traveling to Louisiana to carry out a mass shooting at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival got underway. Okaloosa County Sheriff deputies recovered a handgun and about 200 rounds of ammunition from his hotel room in Destin, Florida.

Drought conditions continue to worsen in Louisiana…

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State Climatologist Jay Grymes says most of north Louisiana and much of southeast Louisiana is in extreme drought.  There is the potential for severe weather in north Louisiana tomorrow night.

The LSU Board of Supervisors approved a contract for athletic director Verge Ausberry, who was promoted to the job in November after Scott Woodward was fired. Ausberry is from New Iberia. He played linebacker for LSU from 1986 to 1990, winning two SEC championships. He was also a two-year captain on defense. He says his best job at LSU was his first job, as he served as an academic advisor for student-athletes.

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