LSU has suspended head basketball coach Will Wade in the wake of reports of an FBI wiretap involving his activities in a college basketball corruption scandal, specifically his actions in recruiting Javonte Smart. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says it’s clear the school is taking no chances, particularly with the FBI involved.

Cut 9 (11) “…came out.”

Wade has been subpoenaed for a corruption trail in April.

Rain is in the forecast for the weekend.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s the result of a storm system that is winding up in the Great Plains, with a cold front that will likely bring widespread rain to Louisiana, generally with rain fall totals less than an inch.

Cut 3 (08) “…the Louisiana coast.”
Keim says there will be an increased risk of severe weather with this system.

A St. Parks woman, 22-year-old Chelsey Paige Wiltz, was arrested after her two-year-old son shot himself in the arm with an unsecured gun. St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office Major Ginny Higgins says there are simple steps every family can take to prevent gun injuries…

Cut 8 (11) “…slide.”

Authorities say Wiltz was charged with illegal use of weapons, illegal possession of narcotics, and obstruction of justice.

Alexandria Police have arrested 25-year-old Mohammed Abudayeh of Alexandria, for attempted first-degree feticide and criminal conspiracy to commit feticide, after investigators received a report he attempted to put a hit out on his unborn child.  Cpl. Wade Bourgeois says the suspect allegedly wanted a staged attack focusing on his girlfriend’s stomach.

Cut 12 (09)   “…have the child.”

LSU head basketball coach Will Wade has been suspended from the team following recent reports of an FBI wiretap. LSU President F. King Alexander and Athletics Director Joe Alleva released the following joint statement.

“Recent media reports regarding Coach Will Wade are without question concerning to all of us. As such, we and university officials have taken deliberate and purposeful steps to fairly assess and adequately address this situation. As we have done since media reports first surfaced months ago, we are closely coordinating with the NCAA with every step. They have our full cooperation and we will continue to report to them all facts and information on this matter.”

Rain and a cold front are in the forecast for the weekend.  State Climatologist Barry Keim

Cut 5 (09)“…time of year”

A St. Parks woman, 22-year-old Chelsey Paige Wiltz, was arrested after her two-year-old son shot himself in the arm with an unsecured gun. St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office Major Ginny Higgins says if parents lack gun safety this can happen in any household…

Cut 7 (09) “…injured.”

The child was treated of his injuries and released from the hospital the following day.

Congressman Mike Johnson and a delegation of Republican House members met with President Trump yesterday for an hour and a half meeting to discuss passing additional conservative legislation in the coming session. During the meeting, Johnson says the President inquired about the upcoming elections in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (09) “…the idea.”

Governor John Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in an SEC state, is up for re-election, along with Republican Senior Senator Bill Cassidy who is running to keep his seat.

The details of the Jefferson Parish triple homicide that left two children and a mother dead, along with two other severely injured have come to light.  Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the suspect 33-year-old Terrance Leonard admitted to the killings and injuring the others with the use of a hammer. Lopinto says although it is not his call, he is in favor of the death penalty following the gruesome nature of the crime.

Cut 15 (06) “…okay with that”

Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau, says LSU officials should be concerned…

Cut 4 (12) “…lot more”

It’s the first Friday of Lent for the million plus Catholics who call Louisiana home, and for many that means ditching red meat for seafood. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says we’re on track for a good season, but soft shell crab lovers, in particular, are in for a real treat this year after closures in recent years.

Cut 7 (12) “…this year.”

The outlook for regular crab isn’t so hot at the moment as a result of the recent cold spell.

Congressman Mike Johnson and a delegation of Republican House members met with President Trump yesterday for an hour and a half meeting to discuss passing additional conservative legislation in the coming session. During the meeting, Johnson says the President inquired about the upcoming elections in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (09) “…the idea.”

Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau,
Two Adidas officials and Dawkins have been sentenced to prison as part of the investigation into college basketball recruiting. Wade has reportedly been subpoenaed for the second college basketball corruption trial next month. Guilbeau says as LSU hoops prepare for the Big Dance, this FBI probe is concerning
Cut 6 (08) “…the NCAA”
Wade said on Thursday he has not read the FBI wiretap report, but the program will move forward as they need to. Last year, Wade denied ever doing business with Dawkins.

It’s the first Friday of Lent for the million plus Catholics who call Louisiana home, and for many that means ditching red meat for seafood. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says we’re on track for a good season. For many Louisianans of all religious denominations, the star attraction is crawfish, that recent arctic blast has led to some up and down prices and supply. But Pearce says give it a few weeks and you’ll have all the mudbugs you can eat.
Cut 9 (11) “…you want.″

The details of the Jefferson Parish triple homicide that left two children and a mother dead, along with two other severely injured have come to light. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the suspect 33-year-old Terrance Leonard admitted to killing the two children and injuring the others with a hammer.
The suspect led the investigators to the hammer that had been hidden in a garbage can. Lopinto says the suspect was the boyfriend of the adult victim, 32-year-old Kristina Riley.
Cut 14 (10) “…kill her also.”

Investigators say it was a hammer that served as the weapon that ended the lives of three in a gruesome scene in a Terrytown home. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart.
The Yahoo sports report also quotes Wade saying a strong offer has been made in the alleged conversation between the Tigers coach and Dawkins. LSU hoops is enjoying its best season in a decade, but USA Today beat reporter glenn Guilbeau says this FBI investigation could get worse for the Tigers basketball program
Cut 5 (10) “…worst of it.”

It’s the first Friday of Lent for the million plus Catholics who call Louisiana home, and for many that means ditching red meat for seafood. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says we’re on track for a good season.
For observant Catholics, that means tonight’s dinner is probably going to consist of some kind of fried fish on a plate, and Pearce says the late winter months are certainly the best time to indulge.
Cut 8 (07) “…right now”

Congressman Mike Johnson and a delegation of Republican House members met with President Trump yesterday for an hour and a half meeting to discuss passing additional conservative legislation in the coming session.
Johnson says they talked about a path forward for further reforms like the GOP tax overhaul, despite a major roadblock in the form of a Democratic controlled House.
Cut 12 (09) “…job done”

A nasty arctic blast may have delayed peak crawfish season, but the Gulf Seafood Institute says there’s plenty of other water raised options for Lent…
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”
Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau, says LSU officials should be concerned…
Cut 4 (12) “…lot more”

Congressman Mike Johnson and a delegation of Republican House members met with President Trump yesterday for an hour and a half meeting to discuss passing additional conservative legislation in the coming session.
Johnson says Trump was interested to know how his policies were being viewed back in the Bayou State. The Congressman told the President Louisianans were happy with his administration, but unhappy with local leaders.
Cut 11 (07) “…level.”

The details of the Jefferson Parish triple homicide that left two children and a mother dead, along with two other severely injured have come to light. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the suspect 33-year-old Terrance Leonard admitted to killing the two children and injuring the others with a hammer.
Cut 13 (09) “…presumably for death.”

Yahoo Sports reports there’s an FBI wiretap with LSU basketball coach Will Wade discussing a recruiting offer to a middleman recently convicted for his role in a college basketball recruiting scandal. Jeff Palermo has more.
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff palermo.”
Congressman Mike Johnson and a delegation of Republican House members met with President Trump yesterday for an hour and a half meeting to discuss passing additional conservative legislation in the coming session. During the meeting Johnson says the President inquired about the upcoming elections in Louisiana…
Cut 10 (09) “…the idea.”
It’s the first Friday of Lent for the million plus Catholics who call Louisiana home, and for many that means ditching red meat for seafood. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says we’re on track for a good season, but soft shell crab lovers in particular are in for a real treat this year after closures in recent years.
Cut 7 (12) “…this year.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday, Mar. 7 a worldwide recall on all lots of Life-Line Water. According to the FDA the product was found to be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially deadly bacteria.

Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart. Two Adidas officials and Dawkins have been sentenced to prison as part of the investigation into college basketball recruiting. Wade has reportedly been subpoenaed for the second college basketball corruption trial next month. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau, says as LSU hoops prepare for the Big Dance, this FBI probe is concerning
Cut 6 (08) “…the NCAA”
Wade said on Thursday he has not read the FBI wiretap report, but the program will move forward as they need to. Last year, Wade denied ever doing business with Dawkins.
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A record half million Rouses King Cakes were devoured this year. Bakery Director for Rouses Markets Michelle Knight says says more are coming with an Irish twist…
Cut 11 (09) “…great king cakes.”
If you still have left overs, Knight says know those treats only have a three to four day shelf life.
Twenty horses used in Mardi Gras parades this year have found new homes following a volunteer effort by the Human Society of Louisiana. Humane Society Director Jeff Dorson says the rescued horses are becoming stars.
Cut 7 (08) “…have happy endings.”

The Program began three years ago after Dorson found out some parade horses were potentially being sent to slaughter after Carnival.

Yahoo Sports reports there’s an FBI wiretap with LSU basketball coach Will Wade discussing a recruiting offer to a middleman recently convicted for his role in a college basketball recruiting scandal. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff palermo.”

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A nasty artic blast may have delayed peak crawfish season, but the Gulf Seafood Institute says there’s plenty of other water raised options for the first day of Lent…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”  

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Investigators say it was a hammer that served as the weapon that ended the lives of three in a gruesome scene in a Terrytown home.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau, says LSU officials should be concerned…

Cut 4 (12) “…lot more”

The Yahoo sports report also quotes Wade saying a strong offer has been made in the alleged conversation between the Tigers coach and Dawkins. LSU hoops is enjoying its best season in a decade, but Guilbeau says this FBI investigation could get worse for the Tigers basketball program

Cut 5 (10) “…worst of it.”

Two Adidas officials and Dawkins have been sentenced to prison as part of the investigation into college basketball recruiting. Wade has reportedly been subpoenaed for the second college basketball corruption trial next month.  Guilbeau says as LSU hoops prepare for the Big Dance, this FBI probe is concerning

Cut 6 (08) “…the NCAA”

Wade said on Thursday he has not read the FBI wiretap report, but the program will move forward as they need to. Last year, Wade denied ever doing business with Dawkins.

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It’s the first Friday of Lent for the million plus Catholics who call Louisiana home, and for many that means ditching red meat for seafood. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says we’re on track for a good season, but soft shell crab lovers in particular are in for a real treat this year after closures in recent years.

Cut 7 (12) “…this year.”

The outlook for regular crab isn’t so hot at the moment, with the recent cold spell delaying the crustacean’s maturation.

For observant Catholics, that means tonight’s dinner is probably going to consist of some kind of fried fish on a plate, and Pearce says the late winter months are certainly the best time to indulge.

Cut 8 (07) “…right now”

For many Louisianans of all religious denominations, the star attraction is crawfish, that recent arctic blast has led to some up and down prices and supply. But Pearce says give it a few weeks and you’ll have all the mudbugs you can eat.

Cut 9 (11) “…you want.″

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Congressman Mike Johnson and a delegation of Republican House members met with President Trump yesterday for an hour and a half meeting to discuss passing additional conservative legislation in the coming session. During the meeting Johnson says the President inquired about the upcoming elections in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (09) “…the idea.”

Governor John Bel Edwards, the only Democratic governor in an SEC state, is up for re-election, along with Republican Senior Senator Bill Cassidy who announced he was running to keep his seat.

Johnson says Trump was interested to know how his policies were being viewed back in the Bayou State. The Congressman told the President Louisianans were happy with his administration, but unhappy with local leaders.

Cut 11 (07) “…level.”

According to Morning Consult, Louisiana has the fourth highest net approval rating for the President of any state, at 16 points.

Johnson says they talked about a path forward for further reforms like the GOP tax overhaul, despite a major roadblock in the form of a Democratic controlled House.

Cut 12 (09) “…job done”

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The details of the Jefferson Parish triple homicide that left two children and a mother dead, along with two other severely injured have come to light.  Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the suspect 33-year-old Terrance Leonard admitted to killing the two children and injuring the others with a hammer.

Cut 13 (09) “…presumably for death.”

The suspect led the investigators to the hammer that had been hidden in a garbage can.  Lopinto says the suspect was the boyfriend of the adult victim, 32-year-old Kristina Riley.

Cut 14 (10) “…kill her also.”

Lopinto says Leonard is being held in the Jefferson Parish jail on three first degree murder charges, two attempted murder charges, and obstruction of justice for his attempt to hide the weapon and hastily clean up the scene.  Lopinto says although it is not his call, he is in favor of the death penalty following the gruesome nature of the crime.

Cut 15 (06) “…okay with that”

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10th ranked LSU baseball begins a weekend series tonight against California. Zack Hess will start on the mound tonight and freshman Cole Henry will start Saturday in the place of Landon Marceaux, who struggled last weekend in Texas. Mainieri believes Henry can handle a weekend start…

Cut 16  (16) “talent” 

Sophomore Eric Walker is scheduled to start Sunday.

After missing Wednesday’s win over Holy Cross with a slight strain to his hamstring, Mainieri says starting shortstop Josh Smith is 100-percent and ready to play against the Bears. Smith missed most of last season with a back injury, but Mainieri says this latest injury is not a big deal…

 cut 17 (17)   “the season” 

Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau, says LSU officials should be concerned…
Cut 4 (12) “…lot more”
Wade said on Thursday he has not read the FBI wiretap report.
Fat Tuesday had come and gone and this year presented a longer carnival season. Plenty of King Cakes were consumed as part of the celebration. Bakery Director for Rouses Markets Michelle Knight says several flavors stood out as the front runners for being the most popular variations.
Cut 10 (09)“…and Bavarian cream.”
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US Senator Bill Cassidy tells USA Today’s Greg Hilburn that he’s running for re-election in 2020. LSU poli sci professor Dr. Robert Hogan says Cassidy’s right-wing bonafides will prevent a creditable Republican primary challenge, and there really isn’t much of a threat to his job from the left either…
Cut 14 (07) “…him.”
Twenty horses used in Mardi Gras parades this year have found new homes following a volunteer effort by the Human Society of Louisiana. Humane Society Director Jeff Dorson says a thorough background check is done on each of the potential owners, in an effort to ensure the horses have a bright future ahead of them.
Cut 8 (09) “…the right home.”
In past years, horses were used for the parades and then sent to auction, where they could be in danger of heading to slaughter.