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The LSU Tigers evened their series with Auburn by taking down the War Eagles nine to two last night. The Bayou Bengals erupted for five runs in the seventh inning. Jordan Thompson and Dylan Crews each drove in two runs and Ma’Khail Hilliard struck out seven for his third win of the season.

Louisiana Tech struck out 11 times and lost to Southern Miss eight to two. The Golden Eagles move into sole possesion of first place in Conference USA, one game ahead of the Bulldogs. The same two teams play again today at 2 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns doubled up Sun Belt Conference co-leader Georgia Southern six to three. UL-Lafayette scored three runs in the eighth inning to snap a three-three tie. The Cajuns have won three in a row.

ULM mustered only five hits in a five to two loss to UTA.

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Lebron James scored 38 points but the Pelicans still overcame a five-point fourth quarter deficit to drain the Lakers 114 to 111. CJ McCollum had 32 points for New Orleans and Brandon Ingram chipped in with 29 points as the Pels swept the season series over L-A. New Orleans is ninth place in the West, two games up on San Antonio and three up over the Lakers.

The Final Four tips off tonight in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. The first game is Kansas versus Villanova just after 5 PM today and the second game is North Carolina versus Duke. Each team has won multip national championships and it’s the first time A-C-C rivals Duke and North Carolina have played each other in the NCAA Tournament.

There are now no more members of this year’s LSU men’s basketball team left on the roster, all of them are either in the transfer portal or preparing for a career in the pros.

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Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donovan Jackson says Patricia Stephens of Prairieville died Wednesday night due to injuries from a gunshot wound at the hands of her husband Marvin, who confessed to the shooting.

Cut 4 (08) “…Parish jail.”

The shooting reportedly happened that afternoon, shortly after their part-time sitter left their residence. Stephens has been released from the Ascension Parish Jail on an $85,000 bond and is under examination by doctors to see if the 83-year old suffers from dementia.

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a death row inmate challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s execution methods; a win for Attorney General Jeff Landry. In 2018, Landry drafted proposed legislation that would expand the methods of execution and confidentiality protections for those who supply the means of execution. He says he’s willing to discuss these proposals again with state lawmakers so the carrying out of death sentences can resume.

Cut 8 (09) “…deserve justice.”

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LSU’s Kim Mulkey collected her third Associated Press Coach of the Year honor on Thursday, after leading the Tigers to a 26-6 record, second place in the SEC, and earning LSU’s first NCAA tournament win in eight years. The spotlight has followed Mulkey throughout her career. That happens when you’ve got three national championships and 658 wins. But, she made sure to share her shining moment with the people who helped make it possible.

Cut 11 (11) “…without players.”

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The National Weather Service has confirmed that a massive tornado tore through Madison Parish on Wednesday, causing tremendous damage in Tallulah along the way. NWS meteorologist Alan Campbell says the danger may not be over, with another system moving into the area next week, and advises every one to continue to monitor the situation throughout the weekend.

Cut 14 (11) “…some severe weather.”

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The National Weather Service confirms that a massive tornado tore through Madison Parish Wednesday. Moving at 115 miles per hour and at an estimated 300 feet wide, NWS meteorologist Alan Campbell says the south side of Tallulah took most of the damage…:

CUT 12(12)      “…shingle loss.”

Among structures taking heavy damage, Tallulah Academy and its ball park.

A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit from a death row inmate challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s execution methods. Judge Shelly Dick ruled that since Louisiana is not able to obtain the drugs needed to carry out an execution, there was nothing to settle. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is glad this case was dismissed…:

CUT 06(09)      “…move forward.”

Louisiana’s last execution was in 2010.

A St. Landry parish teen will be tried as an adult for a New Year’s Eve 2021 murder. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Michael Zachary was indicted this week for killing 38-year-old Keith Joseph. Zachary reportedly admitted to deputies he was the one who pulled the trigger.

LSU’s Kim Mulkey has won her third AP Coach of the Year award; placing her among an elite few. David Grubb has more…:

CUT 02(33)      “…David Grubb.”

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry wants to see the state carry out death sentences. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 01 (31)      “….Jeff Palermo.”

Two Shreveport teens are under arrest; accused of making threats to “blow up” C.E. Byrd High School this week. Caddo Sheriff’s deputies say the 16 and 17-year-old made the trhreats twice on social media. Neither attend that school. They are both in juvenile detention; charged with terrorizing.

An elderly Ascension Parish man who reportedly confessed to killing his wife this week may be suffering from dementia. Ascension Sheriff’s spokesman Donovan Jackson says 83-year-old Marvin Stephens admits shooting his 75-year-old wife, Patricia. He says the investigation is ongoing and medical experts will evaluate the man…:

CUT 03 (09)      “…rough for him.”

Stephens is currently out of jail, on an $85-thousand bond.

The National Weather Service confirms a tornado impacted Madison Parish and the town of Tallulah. Forecaster Alan Campbell says it packed max winds at 115 miles-an-hour. He warns we should be aware that another system capable of spawning twisters will be with us next week…:

CUT 14 (11)      “…some severe weather.”

It’s believed 83-year-old Marvin Stephens of Prairieville who confessed to shooting and killing his 75-year-old wife Wednesday may have dementia. The shooting reportedly happened shortly after the couple’s part-time sitter left their residence. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donovan Jackson says the motive for the shooting is still unknown and it is a tragic situation for all involved.

Cut 5 (10) “…for them.”

Stephens has been released from the Ascension Parish Jail on an $85,000 bond.

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a death row inmate challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s execution methods; a win for Attorney General Jeff Landry. In 2018, Landry drafted proposed legislation that would expand the methods of execution and confidentiality protections. He says he’s willing to discuss these proposals again with state lawmakers so the carrying out of death sentences can resume.

Cut 8 (09) “…deserve justice.”

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LSU’s Kim Mulkey collected her third Associated Press Coach of the Year honor on Thursday, after leading the Tigers to a 26-6 record, second place in the SEC, and earning LSU’s first NCAA tournament win in eight years. Mulkey said the award means a little extra because of where she earned it, back in her native Louisiana. Mulkey grew up in Tickfaw before starring at Louisiana Tech in the early 80s.

Cut 10 (12)  “…do something positive.”

Mulkey trails only UConn’s Geno Auriemma and Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw for the most Coach of the Year awards all time. McGraw’s four is certainly within reach, but it’ll take some work to match Auriemma’s record of nine.

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The National Weather Service has confirmed that a massive tornado tore through Madison Parish on Wednesday. Moving at 115 miles per hour and at an estimated 300 feet wide, NWS meteorologist Alan Campbell says the south side of Tallulah took most of the damage.

Cut 12 (12) “…shingle loss.”

It’s believed 83-year-old Marvin Stephens of Prairieville who confessed to killing his 75-year-old wife Wednesday may have dementia. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donovan Jackson says when authorities arrived on the scene Patricia Stephens was suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken by helicopter to a local hospital where she later died.

Cut 4  (08) “…Parish jail.”

The case is under investigation and medical experts will be consulted.

A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit from a death row inmate challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s execution methods. The judge ruled there was nothing to settle because Louisiana is not able to obtain the drugs needed to carry out an execution. Attorney General Jeff Landry says if the state is having trouble getting the drugs, they can protect the identity of the drug maker…

Cut 7 (10) “…their execution.” 

LSU’s Kim Mulkey collected her third Associated Press Coach of the Year honor on Thursday, after leading the Tigers to a 26-6 record, second place in the SEC, and earning LSU’s first NCAA tournament win in eight years. The typically brash Mulkey was humbled…

Cut 9 (12) “…believed in me.”

Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s first bill to pass in the house is one that’s personal. The COIVD-19 American History Project Act would task the Library of Congress to record stories of those, like herself, that lost a loved one to COVID. Letlow says the act also allows those on the front lines to participate too.

Cut 13 (11) “…gratitude.”

Letlow lost her husband to COVID, the legislation now heads to the Senate.

It’s believed 83-year-old Marvin Stephens of Prairieville who confessed to shooting and killing his 75-year-old wife Patricia, Wednesday may have dementia. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donovan Jackson says the case is under investigation and medical experts will be consulted.

Cut 3 (10) “…rough for him.”

Stephens faces second-degree murder charges.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a death row inmate challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s execution methods. Judge Shelly Dick ruled since Louisiana is not able to obtain the drugs needed to carry out an execution, there was nothing to settle. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is glad the death penalty litigation was dismissed

 Cut 6  (09) “..move forward” 

The last death sentence carried out in Louisiana was in 2010 when Gerald Bordelon voluntarily dropped his appeals so he could be put to death.

For Congresswoman Julia Letlow her first piece of legislation to pass in the U-S House is a personal one. Letlow’s COVID-19 American History Project Act passed overwhelmingly. The legislation tasks the Library of Congress to record, collect and preserve stories of Americans directly impacted by COVID.

Cut  11 (06)  “…future generations.”  

Letlow’s husband Luke Letlow died of COVID shortly before he was to be sworn in to Congress.

New Orleans is host to the NCAA men’s Final Four and this weekend and fans of Kansas, Villanova, Duke, and North Carolina are flocking to the Big Easy. Jay Cicero, CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, says they expect tens of thousands of individuals to provide much-needed cash for the city and the state, and not to mention some good publicity.

Cut 15 (08)  “…gonna be invaluable.”