Dozens of athletes received a fifth season of eligibility in a Baton Rouge court Thursday night, and Governor Jeff Landry told Fox Business that he thinks the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Not everyone is rolling out the welcome mat for Hyundai Steel in Ascension Parish. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Governor Jeff Landry believes the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle over athletes seeking a fifth year of college eligibility. In an interview with Fox Business, Landry questioned why the SEC is not taking action against other schools, including Texas, which has offensive lineman Cole Hutson on its roster after he participated in two NFL rookie minicamps.

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The SEC has sued LSU in an effort to prevent the university from rostering players who spent time with NFL teams during training camp.

Landry also takes issue with national media reports referring to the athletes as former pros or ex-NFL players. He says the controversy could have been avoided if the NCAA had granted the high school class of 2022 athletes a blanket waiver for a fifth season of eligibility when the association implemented its new five-for-five rule.

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Tight end Dae’Quan Wright is one of the plaintiffs in the Louisiana college eligibility case. Wright was cut by two NFL teams earlier this summer and after he his release from the Cleveland Browns he committed to LSU. Wright says he’s relieved to receive a fifth year of college eligibility.

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Wright says he expects to play Saturday against Clemson. Former Alabama and LSU head coach Nick Saban said on the ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show that if he was LSU, he’d be very careful how to proceed here, because it’s possible a federal or state court could rule these players ineligible and there maybe consequences relative to that.

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College football’s top-rated pregame show, “ESPN College GameDay” will kick off its 40th season Saturday morning as it will broadcast live from the LSU Campus its 500th show on the road. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says it’s the 15th time ESPN College GameDay has hosted its show at LSU.

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Saturday night’s season opening matchup against Clemson is one of the most anticipated games in Tiger Stadium in several years. Bonnette is expecting a big crowd for the show.

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Pat McAfee’s kicking contest returns for its fourth season. Two-time country music entertainer of the year and Franklin Parish native Lainey Wilson is the celebrity guest picker and she’s expected to also perform during the show. Bonnette expects College GameDay will go all out for its 500th show.

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The show begins at eight a-m; if you decide to go, we strongly suggest you arrive well before then.

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Not everyone is happy with the arrival of the Hyundai Steel plant in Ascension Parish in 2029. Ann Rolfes (RAWL-fis), the director of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, says by putting up the plant, the state is prioritizing a company from the other side of the world over local companies.

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Rolfes says the state is going out of its way to tend to Hyundai’s needs while neglecting the needs of the people of the state.

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The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is also concerned about the environmental impact the steel plant will have, even though the company plans on reducing carbon emissions by 70-percent by using electricity instead of burning coal to produce the steel. Rolfes says Hyundai is not being honest in its air permit application.

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This is a Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over weekend. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has made extra funds available to help local law enforcement agencies identify, stop and arrest drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Frank Besson says last year alcohol or drugs contributed to 34-percent of the state’s fatal crashes.

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Besson says when he was a young Trooper, he investigated a fatal drunk driving crash that claimed the life of a six-year-old boy. He says it didn’t have to happen if the driver made the decision not to drink and drive.

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Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Executive Director Lisa Freeman reminds motorists this weekend that impaired driving is a crime.

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Dozens of athletes received a fifth season of eligibility in a Baton Rouge court last night, and Governor Jeff Landry told Fox Business that he thinks the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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This comes on the eve of LSU’s highly-anticipated matchup against Clemson, which has reportedly notified LSU via email that playing former pros may breach the contract between the two schools.

As Hyundai Steel gets set to hold its ceremonial groundbreaking for its 5.8-billion-dollar plant in Ascension Parish that’s slated to open in 2029, not everyone is ready to roll out the welcome mat. Ann Rolfes (RAWL-fis), the director of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, says the state is going out of its way to tend to Hyundai’s needs while neglecting the needs of the people of the state.

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It’s Labor Day weekend, and that means it’s another Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over weekend. State Police Superintendent Colonel Frank Besson says when he was a young trooper, he investigated a fatal drunk driving crash that claimed the life of a six-year-old boy. He says it didn’t have to happen if the driver made the decision not to drink and drive.

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Governor Jeff Landry believes the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle over athletes seeking a fifth year of college eligibility. In an interview with Fox Business, Landry questioned why the SEC is not taking action against other schools, including Texas, which has offensive lineman Cole Hutson on its roster after he participated in two NFL rookie minicamps…

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The SEC has sued LSU in an effort to prevent the university from rostering players who spent time with NFL teams during training camp.

ESPN’s “College GameDay” is visiting LSU for its 500^th road broadcast when the Tigers host Clemson tomorrow. LSU’s campus is already buzzing ahead of game day. The show starts at 8 and will feature Pat McAfee’s kicking contest and Franklin Parish native Lainey Wilson as the guest picker. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette expects a spectacle.

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Hyundai Steel is celebrating a ceremonial groundbreaking for its 5.8-billion-dollar plant near Donaldsonville this afternoon. Stephanie Malin with Hyundai Steel says there are several reasons why the company chose to build in Ascension Parish.

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This is a Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over weekend. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has made extra funds available to help local law enforcement agencies identify, stop and arrest drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Frank Besson says last year alcohol or drugs contributed to 34-percent of the state’s fatal crashes…

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A Baton Rouge judge has ruled in favor of a group of former college athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility after they were originally told they had exhausted their eligibility.  LSU is receiving criticism for accepting players into their program that were once on NFL training camp rosters, but Governor Jeff Landry told Fox News Business it’s unfair criticism.

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College football’s top-rated pregame show, “ESPN College Gameday” will kickoff its 40th season tomorrow morning as it will broadcast live from the LSU Campus. It’s 500th show on the road. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says it’s the 15th time ESPN CollegeGameday has hosted its show at LSU…

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A ceremonial groundbreaking takes place this afternoon for the five-point-eight billion dollar Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville. Some in the community are concerned about whether emissions levels would meet current EPA standards. But Stephanie Malin with Hyundai Steel says the company is taking innovative steps to greatly reduce emissions.

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Ann Rolfes (RAWL-fis), the director of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, says by putting up the plant, the state is prioritizing a South Korean company over local companies…

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The 5.8-billion-dollar plant is expected to open in 2029.

Baton Rouge Judge William Jorden sides with 44 athletes, including LSU commits Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, in granting a fifth season of eligibility. Despite the ruling, concerns remain that the school could face later punishments if the SEC wins an impending appeal of the injunction or a separate federal lawsuit against LSU. As such, one of the plaintiff’s attorneys, Tony Clayton, says this is far from over.

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Today is the day construction will officially get underway on the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville. Stephanie Malin with Hyundai Steel says by moving sheetmetal manufacturing to the U.S., it will bolster national security and the U.S. supply chain.

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The 5.8-billion-dollar plant is expected to open in 2029.

A report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy finds that Louisiana’s economy grew faster than the national rate during the first quarter of this year. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Last week’s SpaceX announcement is already starting to have a ripple effect. Carencro-based Coastal Machine and Supply has announced that it’s investing more than 25-million dollars to expand its operations in Lafayette Parish. The company is a precision contract manufacturer which specializes in defense, space and oil and gas programs.

A Baton Rouge judge granted 44 high school class of 2022 athletes a preliminary injunction for a fifth season of college eligibility. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The Pelican Institute for Public Policy says there are some strong indicators that show Louisiana’s economy is heading in the right direction. Chief Executive Officer Daniel Erspamer says Louisiana is doing better than the nation in one key economic number.

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Lane Kiffin’s eagerly awaited LSU debut is just one day away. The Tigers host Clemson tomorrow at 6:30 in a game that has seen the most media and celebrity credentials issued in Tiger Stadium history. ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be on campus, and Kiffin says all of that attention is good for the program.

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Baton Rouge Judge William Jorden sides with 44 athletes, including LSU commits Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, in granting a fifth season of eligibility. Even though LSU was not a defendant, one attorney for the plaintiffs said he would ask the court to hold LSU in contempt if it does not add them to the roster. Another attorney for the plaintiffs, Tony Clayton, says he requested LSU to be enjoined.

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During testimony yesterday, the SEC filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, Coach Lane Kiffin and others, alleging that they waged a coordinated campaign to recruit former NFL players. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says SEC presidents have even considered suspending or expelling LSU from the conference.

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The Pelican Institute for Public Policy says there are some strong indicators that show Louisiana’s economy is heading in the right direction. Among other things, the report finds personal income has increased six percent during the first quarter, compared to three-percent nationally. Chief Executive Officer Daniel Erspamer says excellent changes in state policy is boosting Louisiana’s economy.

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Construction on the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville officially gets underway today. Some in the community expressed concern at a recent air permit hearing about whether emissions levels would meet current EPA standards. But Stephanie Malin with Hyundai Steel says the company is taking innovative steps to greatly reduce emissions.

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The 5.8-billion-dollar plant is expected to open in 2029.

A report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy finds that Louisiana’s economy grew faster than the national rate in the first quarter of this year. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Construction on the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville officially gets underway today. Stephanie Malin with Hyundai says moving the sheet metal to be used to steel manufacture Hyundai here will bolster national security and the U.S. supply chain.

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Lots of legal wrangling between LSU and the SEC yesterday. First, details on the ruling fro a Baton Rouge that grants 44 athletes a preliminary injunction for a fifth season of college eligibility.  Here’s Kace kieshnick.

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Almost on cue, word came that the SEC had filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, President Wade Rousse, A D Verge Ausberry, and Coach Lane Kiffin. The suit claims LSU’s pursuit of NFL players harms the conference and violates the conference’s First Amendment right to enforce its own rules.

Lots of legal drama surrounding LSU athletics right now. A Baton Rouge Judge yesterday granted a preliminary injunction that allows 42 college athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility to play this athletic season.  At about the same time, the SEC filed a federal lawsuit saying LSU launched a coordinated campaign to recruit pro players. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau…

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The LSU football team has 24 hours before their season opener at 6:30 on Saturday to submit its roster to the SEC. Concerns remain that the school could face later punishments if the SEC wins its federal lawsuit against LSU or impending appeal of the injunction. Tony Clayton is an attorney for one of the plaintiffs in the Baton Rouge case and says this is far from over.

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Construction of the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville officially gets underway today. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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It appears Louisiana’s economy is headed in the right direction, doing better than the rest of the country in some areas right this year.  That’s according to the Pelican Institute for Public Policy. CEO Daniel Erspamer says the state has added nearly 17-thousand jobs over the last year…

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The SEC files a federal lawsuit against LSU, claiming the university’s pursuit of NFL players harms the conference and violates the conference’s First Amendment right to enforce its own rules. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau.

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All this on the same day that Baton Rouge Judge William Jorden 44 athletes a preliminary injunction against the NCAA and SEC, allowing them to return for a fifth season of eligibility. Attorney for the athletes Ryan Downton.

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Concerns remain that the school could face later punishments if the SEC wins its federal lawsuit or impending appeal of the injunction.

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Today is the day construction will officially get underway on the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville. Stephanie Malin with Hyundai Steel says there are several reasons why the company chose Ascension Parish to establish its new plant.

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The Pelican Institute for Public Policy says there are some strong indicators that show Louisiana’s economy is heading in the right direction. Chief Executive Officer Daniel Erspamer says Louisiana is doing better than the nation in one key economic number…

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