The LSU Board of Supervisors voted to increase student fees, which aren’t covered by TOPS, beginning this fall. It would raise about $14 million dollars annually, they said. Members also took a step Thursday that would get the LSU AgCenter closer to hiring a Nevada-based company to run the state’s medical marijuana program.

Today’s LSU baseball game in the College World Series is another win or go home as the Tigers take on No. 1 Oregon State. LSU hopes starting pitcher Alex Lange can go deep today as they are running low on starters in Omaha with injured Eric Walker out. Lange says he knows the bull pen needs to step it up…:
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If LSU wins they’ll play the Beavers again tomorrow, but the season is over if they lose. First pitch is 2pm.

The Check to Protect Campaign is underway as the National Safety Council hopes to get motorists to check for open recalls. Halen Doughty has more:
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The 67th Annual Ruston Peach Festival begins today at noon. Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President Judy Copeland says all food vendors are required to have a least one item on their menu with peaches…:
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Tonight the The Chee-Weez perform, tomorrow Uncle Kracker.

A man imprisoned for 36 years is free again after a federal judge threw out his murder conviction and life sentence for a murder in New Orleans. Attorney for the Innocence Project in New Orleans, Richard Davis, says John Floyd plans to spend his days of freedom working on a farm in the Lafayette area with a businessman he met during his time at Angola..:
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He says Floyd’s trial was not constitutional at the time.

Today at 2pm, LSU will take on No. 1 Oregon State in Omaha..and if the Tigers win they play an elimination game against The Beavers tomorrow. Alex Lange, a Chicago Cubs first-round draft pick is starting on the mound and hopes the Tigers can get off to a good start…:
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The game can be seen on ESPN.

The National Safety Council has launched a vehicle recall campaign to allow motorists to enter in their VIN number to determine if a there has been a manufacturer recall on the vehicle. President and CEO Deborah Hersman says Louisiana has the third highest rate of open recalls in the country…:
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She says one in four vehicles on the road in Louisiana have an open recall.

The 67th Annual Ruston Peach Festival begins today at noon. Ruston Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President Judy Copeland says a favorite for festival-goers, aside from all the yummy peach dishes, is the great live music on Friday and Saturday nights…:
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Uncle Kracker is the headliner for Saturday night.

With little discussion and no objections, the LSU board has approved an increase in student fees. Across the board, fees would go up 2% starting in the fall — which would amount to about $270 more per semester that is not covered by TOPS.

LSU and No.1 Oregon State play today at 2pm in the College World Series. With a win, the Tigers will force an elimination game versus The Beavers on Saturday. The Tigers will start All-SEC pitcher Alex Lange, who says he’s ready to go….:
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With a loss, the 2017 LSU baseball season will come to an end.

LSU is another step closer to growing medical marijuana. The board gave the LSU Ag Center approval to begin negotiations with a Las Vegas-based company, in a deal expected to bring in at least $3.4 million over five years.

A 36-year Angola inmate, John Floyd, is free after a U.S. District Court judge in New Orleans tossed his life in prison conviction. His co-counsel, Richard Davis, says Floyd was wrongly convicted of second degree murder in 1982, but new forensic evidence was found in the case…:
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Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro is appealing.

Five people are behind bars and another is dead following a shooting in Denham Springs. Deputies reportedly had to swim across high waters to detain the remaining subject. It’s believed the shooting was drug related.

Forecasters are still keeping an eye on the tropical depression moving across the state, as heavy rains persist around Louisiana. State climatologist Barry Keim says the system is weakening as it moves inland, but the threat isn’t over yet.

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Tornado watches are in effect in south Louisiana until 10 pm.

Louisiana will get a new medical school, as the Board of Regents grants a license to New York Institute of Technology, which will be hosted on the ULM campus. ULM President Dr. Nick Bruno says the Stubbs Hall building on campus could be the new home of the med school.

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ULM is also the only publicly funded pharmacy school in the state.

Five people are behind bars and another is dead following a shooting in Denham Springs late last night. Police say four suspects were taken into custody without incident, but one tried to flee. Deputies reportedly had to swim across high waters to detain the remaining subject.

LSU advances in the College World Series following the win against Florida State last night, and now the Tigers must beat No. 1 Oregon State twice in Omaha to make the finals. Michelle Southern reports..:

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In the College World Series, LSU picked up a dominating 7-4 victory over Florida State last night in an elimination game. By beating The Noles, LSU advanced to face No. 1-seed Oregon State, and must beat the Beavers twice to advance to the best-of-three CWS Final series. Coach Paul Maineri says they have to move past the tough loss to OSU Monday night…:
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The Beavers have only lost 4 games and Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran feels LSU would be the underdog even if they just had to beat OSU once…:
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First pitch tomorrow is set for 2pm.

Heavy rains continue across the state as a tropical depression treks inland. State climatologist Barry Keim says even though Tropical Storm Cindy was downgraded this morning, we aren’t out of the woods yet. He says north Louisiana will get the heaviest rains.

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Tornado watches remain in effect in southeast Louisiana until 10 pm.

Department of Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says several roads have been closed in south Louisiana. He encourages motorists to visit 511.la.org for up to date travel information.

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Wilson reminds drivers it is never safe to cross a flooded roadway.

The Louisiana Nursing Home Association announces 18 facilities in the state have been chosen as a recipient for the Bronze-Commitment to Quality Award. This achievement spotlights providers who have demonstrated commitment to quality care for seniors. Lisa Gardner with CommCare nursing centers says all these facilities have shown a great improvement.

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The 18 facilities that received the achievement are located throughout the state from Bossier City to Houma.

LSU advances in the College World Series after last night’s victory over Florida State. Tiger Rag associate editor James Moran says Saturday’s game will be a tall order when right-hander Caleb Gilbert gets the start.

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This is the furthest the Tigers have advanced in the tournament since winning it all back in 2009.

Cindy continues to weaken as the tropical depression treks inland, but forecasters are keeping a close eye on the system. Halen Doughty has more…

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State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson advises residents to take caution on the roadways, especially if they are flooded.

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Visit 511-la-dot-org for up to date information on road closures.

ULM will host a new medical school, as the Board of Regents grants a license to New York Institute of Technology for the partnership. ULM President Nick Bruno says it’s exciting to host a med school at the only publicly funded pharmacy school in the state.

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The target timeline to enroll students is fall of 2019.

The Louisiana Nursing Home Association announces 18 Louisiana facilities are recipients of the Bronze Commitment Quality Award. Lisa Gardner with CommCare nursing centers says this award is not easy to receive.

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This achievement spotlights providers that demonstrate commitment to quality care for seniors.

Cindy has been downgraded to a tropical depression but flooding remains a big concern. State Climatologist Barry Keim says flash flood watches remain in effect for much of the state throughout tonight. He says strong winds could also cause problems in some areas.
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18 nursing home facilities in the state have been chose as a recipient for the Bronze- Commitment to Quality Award, according to the Louisiana Nursing Home Association. Lisa Gardner with CommCare nursing centers says this Bronze achievement points nursing homes in a direction to improve their facilities even more. She says there are three levels of commitment, bronze, silver, and gold.
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This achievement spotlights providers who have demonstrated commitment to quality care for seniors.

 
LSU advances in the College World Series following the win against Florida State last night, and now the Tigers must beat No. 1 Oregon State twice in Omaha to make the finals. Michelle Southern reports..:
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Angola inmate John Floyd has been set free after spending 36 years behind bars after a U.S. District Court judge tossed his life in prison conviction. Judge Sarah Vance believed there was evidence that Floyd was wrongly convicted in the 1980 murder of William Hines, a proofreader with the Times- Picayune.

Cindy continues to weaken as the tropical depression treks inland, but forecasters are keeping a close eye on the system. Halen Doughty has more…:
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DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson encourages motorists to visit 511la.org for up to date travel information. He says over 37,000 people have visited the site in just 24 hours. He says this is the most central location for information on road closures…:
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In the College World Series, LSU picked up a dominating 7-4 victory over Florida State last night in an elimination game. By beating The Noles, LSU advanced to face No. 1-seed Oregon State, and must beat the Beavers twice to advance to the best-of-three CWS Final series. Coach Paul Maineri says they have to move past the tough loss to OSU Monday night…:
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First picth tomorrow is set for 2pm.

LSU students could be looking at paying 2% more in fees starting in the fall. Today a Board of Supervisors committee approved the increase, which now goes before the full board for a vote this afternoon. The hike would not be covered by TOPS, and students who attend the main LSU campus would pay an additional $270.

Cindy has weakened into a tropical depression; but flooding still a concern. State Climatologist Barry Keim says northwest Louisiana is likely to get the heaviest rains with potential for up to five inches. He says we aren’t out of the woods yet…:
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But for the most part Louisianians are breathing a sigh of relief, and there are no more advisories slated to be issued on this system or updates from the governor.

But State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson advises residents to take caution while driving today. He says 18 corridors across the southern half of the state have road closures on them because of high water. Wilson says drivers should never cross flooded roadways…
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The Louisiana Nursing Home Association announces 18 facilities in the state have been chosen as a recipient for the Bronze-Commitment to Quality Award. This achievement spotlights providers who have demonstrated commitment to quality care for seniors. Lisa Gardner with CommCare nursing centers says all these facilities have shown a great improvement…:
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The places getting the honor spread from Bossier City to Houma.

In the College World Series, LSU picked up a dominating 7-4 victory over Florida State last night in an elimination game. By beating The Noles, LSU advanced to face No. 1-seed Oregon State Friday.