Hundreds of LSU fans endured the summer heat and welcomed home the national champion the Tigers baseball team yesterday after winning the program’s seventh national championship in Omaha. The 2023 squad goes down as one of the greatest in LSU history…
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Fans will head to Alex Box Stadium again tonight for a more formal celebration at 7:30.

The 2020 hurricanes did financial damage to the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster and shrimping industries and the federal government has finally announced they will provide financial relief. State Wildlife Fisheries biologist Jason Froeba says after the storms, LDWF and the LSU Ag Center put together a report on estimated damages…
cut 12 (07) “….30 million dollars”
It still has to be decided how much financial aid will be handed out.

Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans has been recognized as the number one kid’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year. System Chair of Pediatrics Dr. William Lennarz says Ochsner is committed to providing top-quality care for kids across the Gulf South.
Cut 4 (12) “…the U.S.”
Pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric orthopedics programs are named among the nation’s best.

Lumen Technologies has donated two of its campus buildings, totaling over 800-thousand square feet, to the University of Louisiana Monroe. It’s considered the largest donation in the university’s history. ULM President Ron Berry says the university will seek to recruit local and regional firms to move into the former Lumen Technologies Center for Excellence…:
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The mixed-use commercial facility will be renamed for CenturyTel founder and Monroe benefactor Clarke Williams

LSU baseball won its seventh College World Series Championship in program history and hundreds of fans were there to support their return home yesterday.  As the Tigers fought back through the C-W-S, there were many fan favorites….

Cut 14 (11)  “…got it big.”

There will be a big celebration tonight at Alex Box Stadium.

U.S. Commerce Department announces the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster, and shrimping industries will receive financial support due to revenue losses caused by the 2020 hurricanes. State Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Administrator Jason Froeba says despite waiting two years on federal financial assistance from a 2019 disaster, the determination is another step towards disaster funding.

Cut 11 (12)  “…be spent.”

Funding recovers losses from 2020 hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta.

Lumen Technologies in Monroe has donated its 800-thousand-square-foot commercial offices to the University of Louisiana – Monroe. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

19-year-old Tyrese Harris was sentenced to 45 years in prison for his involvement in multiple carjackings across New Orleans. Harris received 20 for a Costco carjacking that seriously injured a woman last year. While in court, Harris apologized to his mother and the victims involved.

A three=vehicle crash in Pointe Coupee Parish involving an ambulance has resulted in the death of the driver of the ambulance and the 82-year-old patient that was being transported. A paramedic, who was in the back in the ambulance is said to be fighting for his life. Four others suffered moderate injuries.

The federal government has approved a disaster declaration for Louisiana commercial fisheries over revenue lost due to the 2020 hurricanes.
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

A big crowd is expected at Alex Box Stadium tonight to celebrate the 2023 national championship LSU baseball team. The triumphant team returned to Baton Rouge yesterday and received a heroes welcome when their buses pulled up to the Box. We spoke with a couple of fans who absolutely love this team…
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Tonight’s celebration begins at 7:30.

US News and World Report ranks Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans as the best for kids in Louisiana. System Chair of Pediatrics Doctor William Lennarz says Ochsner Hospital for Children offers the only pediatric heart and liver transplant program in the state…
cut 5 (11) “….far between”
The hospital was also recognized as a national leader in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric orthopedics.

Hundreds of LSU fans endured the summer heat and welcomed home the national champion the Tigers baseball team yesterday after winning the program’s seventh national championship in Omaha. The 2023 squad goes down as one of the greatest in LSU history…
cut 13 (12) “…what happened”
Fans will head to Alex Box Stadium again tonight for a more formal celebration.

The U.S. Commerce Department announces the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster, and shrimping industries will receive financial aid due to revenue losses caused by the 2020 hurricanes. State Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Jason Froeba says this is good news for the seafood industry
Cut 10 (09) “…the way.”
How much will be allocated will be determined by NOAA.

Lumen Technologies formerly known as CenturyTel is donating two of its campus buildings to the University of Louisiana Monroe. The donated buildings will total over 800-thousand square fee. Lumen’s Mark Molzen says they have a long partnership with ULM and this donation only seems right…
cut 8 (10) “….and uhh alumni”
The mixed-use commercial facility will be renamed for CenturyTel founder and Monroe benefactor Clarke Williams.

U-S News and World Report ranks Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans as the state’s best hospital for kids for a third consecutive year. System Chair of Pediatrics Doctor William Lennarz says the children’s hospital receives great marks for its clinical outcomes and hospital resources…
cut 6 (12) “…the analysis”
Ochsner Hospital for Children offers the only pediatric heart and liver transplant program in the state.

The College World Series Champion LSU Tigers were welcomed home by the home crowd yesterday. Kace Kieschnick has more…
Cut 3 (34) “….I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Tonight the team will be honored with a celebration at Alex Box Stadium that’s set to begin a 7:30. Gates open at 6:30.

Most of the state is under an excessive heat warning today. That means heat indices possibly getting over 115-degrees. The dangerous heat is expected to continue through the remainder of the week.

Lumen Technologies is donating its local facilities campus to the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Lumen is moving more to hybrid and remote work, leaving the two buildings largely unused. ULM President Dr. Ronald Berry says Lumen (originally known as CenturyTel) approached them about the 800-thousand-square-foot facility…:
cut 7 (13) “…leadership”
Lumen says they’ve had a long partnership with ULM and donating the facility building seemed like the right thing to do.

The 2020 hurricanes did financial damage to the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster and shrimping industries and the federal government has finally announced they will provide financial relief. State Wildlife Fisheries biologist Jason Froeba says after the storms, LDWF and the LSU Ag Center put together a report on estimated damages and NOAA has a 35-percent loss requirement to be eligible….
cut 12 (12) “….million dollars”
It still has to be decided how much financial aid will be handed out.

A carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says Sunday afternoon, 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers. He then carjacked a vehicle and fled. Then a few hours later Pryor encounters an Alabama state Trooper working an accident…:

Cut 13 (14) “…in Alabama.” 

He’ll eventually be extradited back to Slidell.

Bravo to LSU fans who helped push the College World Series Jell-O shot competition over the top; meaning about $60-thousand for the LSU food pantry. Spokesperson Allison Paz is grateful to Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha…:

Cut 11 (09)  “…that donation.”

With a $1.36 billion investment by the federal government, more Louisianans will receive high-speed internet…:

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In Monroe, an off-duty state police sergeant was arrested Monday evening after allegedly hitting a parked car while driving under the influence and leaving the scene. 49-year-old Shelton Crooks has been with the agency since 1999 and has been placed on administrative leave with state police.

LSU is a national champion in baseball for a seventh time in program history. Jeff Palermo looks back at a dominating win in the final game of the College World Series…:

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A dining tradition in Alexandria, Piccadilly Cafeteria, is closing its doors for good today. Piccadilly served up home style cooking with a smile for over 50 years in Alexandria. The company says they hope folks will visit their 11 other locations in Louisiana.

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers…:

CUT 12(11)      “…then took off.”

He later rammed into an Alabama State Police cruiser and was eventually arrested. Once Alabama is through with him, he’ll be sent back to Slidell to face justice.

The federal government has awarded Louisiana 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service for businesses and residents. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says these funds represent the eighth largest allocation in the country…:

CUT 06(13)      “…once and for all.”

He says they want to see affordable high speed internet all over the state by 2029.

The LSU Tigers are national champions of college baseball for the first time since 2009 and the seventh time in program history after blowing out Florida 18 to 4 in the final game of the College World Series. The Tigers had a College World Series record 24 hits and eleven different Tigers recorded a hit, including shortstop Jordan Thompson who had two. Thompson had just one hit in the CWS entering the game and committed a couple of errors Sunday. Coach Jay Johnson spoke with Thompson before the game…:

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This is LSU baseball’s 7^th National Championship.

Louisiana just received $1.36-Billion in federal money to expand broadband internet access to remote areas. Connect LA director Veneeth Iyengar says add to that $10-million in state dollars…:

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He says the goal is to have high speed internet access available everywhere in Louisiana by 2029.

A Texas man is behind bars, after threatening restaurant patrons in Slidell Sunday, carjacking another person’s car, then traveling to Alabama…where he reportedly intentionally rammed into a State Police cruiser. Slidell Police spokesman Dan Seuzeneau says 37-year-old Tyron Pryor is from Kingsville, Texas and will eventually face charges in Slidell for carjacking; something he says rarely happens there…:

CUT 14(10)      “…little disturbing.”

A record-high 68,888 Jell-O shots were bought in the name of LSU, at Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha, for the College World Series. That translates into a $60-thousand donation to LSU’s Campus Life food bank. Spokesperson Allison Paz says is thrilled…:

CUT 09(11)      “…of our students.”

With a $1.36 billion investment by the federal government, more Louisianans will receive high-speed internet…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Teiko Foxx.”

Two people are dead and three others hurt, after an ambulance crashed into a Coca-Cola truck this morning. Pointe Coupee Parish deputies say it happened on LA 1 in Morganza. We’re told the driver of the Acadian ambulance and a patient being taken to the hospital were the victims. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM Sunday, 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers. He then carjacked a vehicle and fled. Flash forward an hour or two, and Pryor encounters an Alabama state Trooper working an accident…:

CUT 13(14) “…in Alabama.”

He’ll eventually be extradited back to Slidell.

Bravo to LSU fans who helped push the College World Series Jell-O shot competition over the top; meaning about $60-thousand for the LSU food pantry. Spokesperson Allison Paz is grateful to Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha…:

CUT 11(09)      “…that donation.”

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers.

Cut 12 (11) “…then took off.” 

He says Pryor then rammed the car he stole into a state trooper’s vehicle trapping the officer inside. Pryor was eventually arrested after a short chase following the crash.

The LSU Tigers are national champions of college baseball for the first time since 2009. Coach Jay Johnson says he’s grateful LSU’s administration believed in him and the team.

Cut 5 (11)  “…they gave me the chance”

Louisiana has been awarded 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says the goal is to supply every home and business with internet by 2029.

Cut 8 (13)  “…reliable internet.” 

Tiger fans in Omaha won their first Jell-o Shot Challenge and approximately 60-thousand dollars will be donated to LSU’s food pantry. LSU Campus Life spokesperson Alison Paz says they learned about the challenge just before the first shot congealed and never imagined a donation of this size.

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Paz says food insecurity on college campuses can be as high as 30-percent.