Just seven weeks to go before the closed party primary elections. Radio talk show host Moon Griffon is curious to see what kind of turnout we’ll see in the primary and in the June runoff. He says voters are not used to big elections in the spring, and it’s a busy time of the year.

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The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approves legislation to create the Office of Health and Nutrition within the Louisiana Department of Health. Covington Senator Patrick McMath says the state needs a single office to coordinate programs that could get Louisiana residents eating better and exercising more.

Cut 8 (14) “…across the state.”

Details are out on men’s basketball coach Will Wade’s new seven-year contract with LSU. Andre Champagne has the story.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

A trio of bills aiming to crack down on misrepresenting imported shrimp advance in the legislature. One would require restaurants and other retailers to retain all records of seafood purchases for at least six months, one would empower the agriculture commissioner to seize and destroy imported seafood found to be in violation of state laws, and one would impose fines of up to 15-thousand dollars for mislabeled seafood.

The Senate Health and Welfare Committee has approved legislation to create  a new Office of Health and Nutrition within the Louisiana Department of Health….

Cut 10 (11) “…nutritious foods”

That’s Covington Senator Patrick McMath who is sponsoring the proposal and he’s been the author of several bills aimed at making Louisiana healthier. The bill heads to the Senate floor for more discussion.

Tonight the LSU Lady Tigers will take on Duke in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.  LSU holds a size advantage over Duke and Coach Kim Mulkey is looking for a good game out of her post players…

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LSU is trying to advance to its fourth straight Elite Eight appearance.

If you’re a Netflix subscriber, prepare to pay a little more per month. Andrew Greenstein explains.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A cool front moves through the state tonight and behind it will be strong northeast to east winds. When you combine that with low daytime humidity values, the entire state is under an elevated wildfire threat tomorrow. Officials are asking everyone to avoid outdoor burning.

The US House has rejected the Senate’s DHS funding bill, extending the shutdown that’s caused TSA worker shortages at airports. House Speaker Mike Johnson from Bossier Parish called the Senate’s spending package a “joke” and will ask the House to approve a bill to fund DHS through May 22^nd.

State lawmakers are looking to create the Office of Health and Nutrition within the Louisiana Department of Health.  Covington Senator Patrick McMath says the new office would not increase costs for state government, but if it’s successful in helping people eat better and exercise more, it can help reduce the rate of chronic disease…

Cut 9 (14) “…loss productivity”

The Senate Health and Welfare Committee advanced the bill to the Senate floor without objection

If you are Netflix subscriber, get ready to pay a little bit more. The standard plan is increasing by two-dollars to $19.99 a month and the premium plan is also going up two bucks, to $26.99 a month. Haggai Davis, host of the TechGumbo radio show, says even though this is the second price increase in less than two years, Netflix does not expect to lose too many subscribers.

Cut 5 (11) “…have some ads.”

The increased prices are in effect immediately for new subscribers, and they will roll out over time for existing subscribers.

Fifty days from now it will be the May 16^th party primary and radio talk show host Moon Griffon says it’s difficult to determine which two candidates will make the runoff in the Republican Primary for the 5^th District Congressional race…

Cut 12 (08) “…missing something”

There are four major candidates and a poll conducted last month, had all four candidates polling in the single digits and a high percentage of “Don’t know.”

We are 50 days away from the May 16th party primary election. The U-S Senate Republican Primary is getting the most attention, but the 5th Congressional District G-O-P primary is also very competitive. Radio talk show host Moon Griffon says it’s hard to judge who is the front-runner to replace Julia Letlow.

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Thanks to broadening its horizons into the world of live sports, Netflix is raising its subscription prices. Depending on the tier, your monthly bill will go up by one or two dollars. Haggai Davis, the host of the TechGumbo radio show and podcast, says this likely will not be the last price increase for Netflix in the near term.

Cut 4 (09) “…raising their rates.”

This is the second price increase for Netflix in less than two years.

Details are out on LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade’s new seven-year contract. Andre Champagne has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

A trio of bills aiming to crack down on misrepresenting imported shrimp advance in the legislature. One would require restaurants and other retailers to retain all records of seafood purchases for at least six months, one would empower the agriculture commissioner to seize and destroy imported seafood found to be in violation of state laws, and one would impose fines of up to 15-thousand dollars for mislabeled seafood.

If you’re a Netflix subscriber, be prepared to fork over a little more money, with all plans increasing by one or two dollars a month, depending on the tier. Haggai Davis, the host of the TechGumbo radio show and podcast, says the biggest reason is that Netflix is now starting to show live sports.

Cut 3 (09) “…whenever they’re ready.”

The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approves legislation to create the Office of Health and Nutrition within the Louisiana Department of Health. Covington Senator Patrick McMath says the state needs a single office to coordinate programs that could get Louisiana residents eating better and exercising more.

Cut 8 (14) “…across the state.”

The LSU women’s basketball team takes on Duke in the Sacramento 2 Region semifinals at nine tonight. The Lady Tigers boast the nation’s top scoring offense, averaging 108.5 points per game in the postseason. Head Coach Kim Mulkey credits her team’s depth for its high-scoring success.

Cut 7 (14) “…freedom to score.”

Will Wade is returning to Baton Rouge as LSU’s men’s basketball coach four years after being fired for recruiting violations. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says the fan base is ready to “Boot Up” again – or, perhaps, “Re-boot Up.”

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Will Wade is returning to Baton Rouge as LSU’s men’s basketball coach four years after being fired for recruiting violations. Wade has signed a seven-year deal that will pay him four-million dollars in his first season. He’s also expected to have a roster budget exceeding 12-million dollars. Wade was fired by then-athletic director Scott Woodward in 2022. Current LSU AD Verge Ausberry was serving as an assistant athletic director at the time Wade was fired. Tiger Rag editor Glenn Guilbeau says Ausberry was very supportive of Wade and believes his firing wasn’t as significant as many made it out to be.

Cut 15 (12) “…all legal now.”

Wade arrived in Baton Rouge on Thursday night, where he was greeted by Ausberry, LSU President Wade Rousse, and several other LSU officials. As he left the airport, Wade jokingly told reporters that he would try to follow more rules this time.

With starting pitcher Cooper Moore sidelined for the next two to three weeks due to triceps soreness in his throwing arm, LSU will need to find another arm to start for the third game against Kentucky this weekend. Coach Jay Johnson hasn’t named a third starter, but the ability to pitch extended innings will factor into the decision.

Cut 18 (11)  “…do it differently.”

Junior offensive tackle Jordan Seaton spoke to the media for the first time yesterday since transferring to LSU. Last summer, Seaton trained with former LSU and current Patriots left tackle Will Campbell. Seaton says seeing Campbell’s mindset toward football played a key role in his decision to end up in Baton Rouge.

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The former sheriff of Rapides Parish who was run over and killed this week will be laid to rest today. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A cold front moves through the state tonight and we are looking at a cooler Saturday. And because of the drier air, gusty winds and ongoing drought, conditions will be favorable for wildfires to start and spread. Intentional burning is not recommended tomorrow.

Universities could permanently ban a student organization if a hazing incident results in a student’s death under legislation heading to the House floor. The proposal is in response to the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died in 2025 after he was repeatedly punched in the chest during an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual. Caleb’s mother, Urania Wilson, spoke to the House Education Committee.

Cut 7 (10) “…not have been.”

The legislation would also require organizations to report hazing incidents to the university.

Will Wade is back in Baton Rouge as he’s signed a seven-year deal to coach the LSU men’s basketball team after he was fired by the school four years ago for NCAA recruiting violations. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says the first person to greet Wade when he got off the plane yesterday was A-D Verge Ausberry…

Cut 15 (12) “…all legal now”

Former Rapides Parish Sheriff William Hilton, who was run over and killed Monday afternoon, is being laid to rest today. His funeral is at noon at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria. The sanctuary has a capacity of 23-hundred people, and Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says it’s very likely that many more than that will show up.

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The National Hurricane Center is rolling out new graphics for this year’s hurricane season. In years past, watches and warnings would only be indicated along the coastal regions. But Deputy Director Jamie Rhome says starting this year, those warnings are now being shown inland as well, color-coded based on the type of watch or warning.

Cut 11 (06) “…the cone itself.”

Speaking of the cone, this year, there will be no distinction between the short-range and long-range forecasts.

Fraternities and sororities could be banned permanently from campus if a member of their organization dies in a hazing incident. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Entergy Louisiana and Meta announce a new agreement that they say will save customers two-billion dollars over the next 20 years. Under the agreement, Meta is making a series of contributions aimed at lowering energy costs to customers near its data centers. Those savings are in addition to the previously announced savings of 650-million dollars.

Will Wade will again be LSU’s men’s basketball coach four years after being fired for recruiting violations and though fans are expected to be happy with the leadership change, the move will come at a significant cost for LSU. Matt McMahon and his staff’s buyout is expected to total around 11-million dollars but Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau says the program will find a way to raise enough money to continue operating at full capacity.

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Wade has signed a seven-year deal that will pay him four-million dollars in his first season and is expected to have a roster budget exceeding 12-million dollars.

New graphics from the National Hurricane Center this year will include risks to inland areas as well as coastal areas. Deputy Director Jamie Rhome says they will be done with alternating diagonal blue and pink lines within the affected area.

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A former sheriff of Rapides Parish will be laid to rest today. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Universities could permanently ban a student organization if a hazing incident results in a student’s death. Laws passed after the 2017 death of LSU student Max Gruver, who died from alcohol poisoning while pledging at a fraternity were directed at individuals. Chairman of the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force, Jason Hughes, says this legislation would apply to the entire student organization. Southern University student, Caleb Wilson died in 2025 after he was repeatedly punched in the chest during an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual.

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Under legislation heading to the House floor, fraternities and sororities could be permanently banned if a hazing incident takes the life of a student. It’s in response to the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died after he was repeatedly punched in the chest during an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual. Laws were passed after the 2017 death of LSU student Max Gruver, who died from alcohol poisoning while pledging at a fraternity, but those laws were directed at the individuals involved. This proposed bill is aimed at organizations including teams, clubs, and bands. Baton Rouge Representative Vanessa LaFleur’s legislation would also require organizations to report hazing incidents to the university. Caleb’s mother, Urania Wilson, says she does not want to see another mother go through this kind of tragedy.

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The National Hurricane Center has new graphics to more clearly show risks and projections of coming storms including warnings and watches for not only coastal areas but inland areas as well. Deputy Director Jamie Rhome says because of user feedback, the cone which indicates the projected path of the storm, will show no distinction between the short-range forecast and the long-range forecast.

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Four years after being fired for recruiting violations, Will Wade is back as LSU’s Men’s Basketball coach. Wade was fired in 2022 by then athletic director Scott Woodward. Current LSU AD Verge Ausberry was serving as an assistant athletic director at the time. Tiger Rag editor, Glen Guilbeau, says Ausberry was supportive of Wade and believes his firing wasn’t as significant as many made it out to be.

Cut 15 (12) “…all legal now.”