Lane Kiffin and LSU landed a top-100 player in the transfer portal early on Friday morning from sophomore defensive end Jordan Ross of Tennessee. The 6-5, 245-pounder out of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is rated as the No. 14 edge rusher in the transfer portal. Coming out of high school, Ross was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher in the country and the No. 9 overall player in the Class of 2024.

The transfer portal window opened last Friday and LSU has yet to sign a quarterback and it is unclear who Q-B 1 will be in 2026. Washington sophomore quarterback Demond Williams Junior seemed like he could be the guy, but the talented signal caller announced yesterday he’s staying at Washington. The Tigers currently have no scholarship quarterbacks on the roster.

Last night, Miami defeated Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl 31-27 to advance to the national championship game on January 19th. Carson Beck scored the game-winning touchdown with a 3-yard scramble with just 18 seconds left on the clock. For the first time in the CFP era, a team will play for a national championship in their home stadium.

A couple of key transfer portal players are in Baton Rouge today for their visits to LSU. Elon redshirt freshman quarterback Landen Clark is among them. Clark is rated as the No. 74 quarterback in the portal. Illinois redshirt sophomore wide receiver Malik Elzy is also visiting the Tigers.

Last night, the twelfth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team won its first SEC game of the season, defeating Georgia in Athens by a score of 8-59. Senior guard Flau’jae Johnson led the team in scoring with 25 points in her return to her home state. Johnson reached 1,800 career points in the win. Her 1,816 points rank ninth in program history.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to pick up their first SEC win of the season tomorrow in Nashville as the Tigers take on No. 11 Vanderbilt at noon. Senior guard DJ Thomas’ status is uncertain after missing the last two games with a lower leg injury.

McNeese State basketball looks to win its third straight game tomorrow when the Cowboys host Southeastern at 4 p.m.

Nicholls men’s basketball looks to remain unbeaten in Southland play tomorrow as the Colonels are on the road to take on the University of New Orleans.

Spring-like temperatures come to an end in Louisiana this weekend, for the time being. A cold front will bring storms today and tomorrow and will send temperatures plummeting starting Sunday. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says as you make your way into work in the early part of next week, you’ll want to bring your jacket with you, as overnight lows will get down into the 30s.

Cut 15 (09) “…in those temperatures.”

The Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families has merged with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. LPIC CEO Libbie Sonnier says the two organizations had worked closely together for years, including launching the Geaux Far Louisiana initiative in 2021.

Cut 4 (13) “…Geaux Far Louisiana work.”

King Cake season is underway in Louisiana, and Colleen Crain says a healthy option is once again available.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Businesses with internship and apprenticeship programs can now save a few bucks. Those businesses can take advantage of new tax incentives for those programs – up to 25-hundred dollars for each intern or apprentice. There are certain conditions – they must be paid and must work at least 100 hours in a tax year, among others.

Heavenly weather gives way to storms and cold air, starting today. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front coming through the state will bring thunderstorms, with a slight to moderate risk of severity. He says tomorrow will be a transitional day before temperatures really start to plummet. 

Cut 14 (10) “…Friday and Saturday.”

It’s King Cake season in Louisiana; and once again, Ochsner Health is offering its Eat Fit King Cake. Marie Page with Ochsner Eat Fit says Ochsner Health introduced the healthier King Cake about four years ago.

Cut 10 (08) “…the grocery stores.”

The Eat Fit King Cake is grain-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and has no artificial colors. Thus, it has 93-percent fewer carbs, four times the protein and two and a half times the fiber of a typical King Cake.

A quarterback that LSU was reportedly interested in signing has decided he will not transfer. So where do Lane Kiffin and company go from here? Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit that had required the DeSoto Parish School District to end segregation and provide regular progress reports. The lawsuit was filed back in 1967. On social media, Attorney General Liz Murrill says the dismissal comes following a lack of disputes between the parties for the last ten years. The dismissal means that control returns to the school district from the federal government.

I hope you enjoyed the heavenly temperatures over the last few days, because potentially severe storms are on the way. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm risk starts today.

Cut 13 (06)  “…winds and tornadoes.”

All this, as a cold front comes through the state. Keim says tomorrow will be a transitional day before temperatures really start to plummet.

It’s King Cake season in Louisiana; and once again, Ochsner Health is offering its Eat Fit King Cake. Marie Page with Ochsner Eat Fit says it’s available at more places than ever this year.

Cut 12 (08) “…one in Arkansas.”

The Eat Fit King Cake is grain-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and has no artificial colors. Thus, it has 93-percent fewer carbs, four times the protein and two and a half times the fiber of a typical King Cake.

Back to the drawing board for LSU after Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. decides to stay put. Lane Kiffin and company have their sights set on Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt. Kiffin is also looking at a couple quarterbacks from lower levels – Tiger Rag Magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says Kiffin is known to work magic with quarterbacks.

Cut 9 (09)  “…quite a quarterback.”

Two organizations that advocate for children and families in Louisiana join forces. The Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families merged with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, effective at the beginning of this year. LPIC CEO Libbie Sonnier says the merger will be beneficial from a financial standpoint as well, with the organization being able to maximize the limited funds it has.

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More details on the State Police Investigation of a deputy involved shooting death in Ville Platte that begin with a four-wheeler chase on Tuesday.  Authorities have identified the man killed as 24 year old Dylan Savoie.  Detectives say it all began when Savoie refused a traffic stop, ran the four-wheeler into a ditch, and fled on foot.  During the foot pursuit, we’re told Savoie fired a gun at deputies and they returned fire, hitting him.  Savoie was taken to the hospital but died of his injuries.

The LSU football Tigers are still looking for another quarterback.  Now that Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. has announced he’s staying at Washington. Tiger Rag-dot-com editor Glenn Guilbeau…

Cut 8 (09) “…at Ole Miss.”

Guilbeau says the Tigers could still get Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt. But says even if Leavitt decides to come here, he would miss Spring football after a recent foot surgery.

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King Cake season is underway in Louisiana, and Colleen Crain says a healthy option is once again available.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

After some really mild weather this week, experts say Louisiana’s seeing some changes with storms beginning today ahead of a cold front. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says by Monday morning, we’ll be sing low temperatures in the 30’s.

Cut 15 (09) “…in those temperatures.”

A quarterback that LSU was reportedly interested in signing has decided he will not transfer. So where do Lane Kiffin and company go from here? Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

A cold front is moving into Louisiana, and experts say we’re already seeing the effects with stormy weather, including the possibility of damaging winds and tornadoes. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says tomorrow will be a transitional day before temperatures really start to plummet.

Cut 14 (10) “…Friday and Saturday.”

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Two powerhouse groups that advocate for children and families in Louisiana are now one.  The Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families merged with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children January first. LPIC CEO Libbie Sonnier says this will allow the two policy organizations had worked together for years and…

Cut 5 (09) “…with successful children.”

It’s King Cake season in Louisiana; and once again, Ochsner Health is offering its Eat Fit King Cake. Marie Page with Ochsner Eat Fit The Eat Fit King Cake is grain-free – it’s made with an almond flour and a coconut flour, giving it the texture of a bundt-style cake. It uses a plant-based sweetener and has no artificial colors…and it’s gluten-free.

Cut 11 (09) “…good on that.”

Two organizations that advocate for children and families in Louisiana join forces. The Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families merged with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, beginning January 1^st LPIC CEO Libbie Sonnier says the two organizations had worked closely together for years, including launching the Geaux Far Louisiana initiative in 2021.

Cut 4 (13) “…Geaux Far Louisiana work.”

A high-profile quarterback that LSU reportedly had interest in signing has decided to stay at his current school. Demond Williams Jr. announced yesterday he’s staying at Washington. Earlier this week, it seemed like former Arizona State Q-B Sam Leavitt was the Tigers top target. Tiger Rag-dot-com editor Glenn Guilbeau says there may still be some interest there, but …

Cut 7 (07) “…the summer, probably.”

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I hope you took advantage of the great weather this week, because change is coming by the end of this weekend. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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It’s King Cake season in Louisiana; and once again, Ochsner Health is offering its Eat Fit King Cake. Marie Page with Ochsner Eat Fit says Ochsner Health introduced the healthier King Cake about four years ago.

Cut 10 (08) “…the grocery stores.”

Two groups team up to wipe out 22-million dollars worth of medical debt for some 17-thousand people in the greater Baton Rouge area. Undue Medical Debt bought the debt, and Tristi Charpentier (SHARP-in-tay) with the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation says the foundation chose the beneficiaries based on certain qualifications.

Cut 5 (11) “…month to month.”

The Louisiana Department of Economic Development is celebrating the state’s second straight Platinum Deal of the Year. This year, the publication Business Facilities singled out the Hyundai Steel mill in Ascension Parish for its top honor. Secretary Susan Bourgeois says one of the biggest wins with that project was Hyundai building it in Louisiana in the first place.

Cut 6 (06) “…ultimately choosing us.”

Louisiana has become the first state to win two straight Platinum Deal of the Year awards from Business Facilities.

Two years ago today, Governor Jeff Landry officially took office. Jeff Palermo looks back at the first half of his four-term.

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The Louisiana Department of Health says a child has died from the flu. It is not releasing any details about the patient due to privacy concerns. Flu activity is in the very high category in all but two states in the country. The CDC says there are about 11-million flu cases across the country, including about five-thousand deaths.