LSU football’s offensive line saw its biggest shakeup yet at practice number sixteen. Freshman Carius Curne took first-team reps at right tackle while sophomore Weston Davis took second-team reps at right tackle. Sophomore Paul Mubenga was with the first team at left guard.

Senior wideout Zavion Thomas is one of many LSU receivers who can hurt defenses with his speed. Head coach Brian Kelly says that the senior has had an impressive fall camp.

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Jay Johnson told the Advocate LSU Baseball’s 2026 opponents for the first four weeks of the season. LSU will start its season versus Milwaukee in Baton Rouge. The Tigers will participate in the 2026 Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville Florida where it will face Indiana, Notre Dame, and UCF. The Tigers will return home in week three to face Northeastern University and in week four, LSU will host Sacramento State.

Louisiana Tech’s 2025 squad has several players on its current roster who are from Ruston. Sophomore linebacker and Ruston native Jadon Mayfield says that it has been a blessing to play for the hometown team.

Cut 20 (15) “…a powerhouse.”

The New Orleans Saints are acquiring veteran center Luke Fortner from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for defensive tackle Khalen Saunders. Fortner is entering his fourth season in the NFL and looks to add some depth to an injured and depleted offensive line.

Former LSU football head coach Ed Orgeron told Barstool Sports in an interview that he has the itch to coach again. Orgeron has not coached since the 2021 season, where he was fired after going 6 and 6. Now that Orgeron’s sons all have established roles in coaching, he says he would be open to a coaching return.

Former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Salter has died at the age of 82. Salter was an educator from Sabine Parish and spent 22 years in the House. He served as House Speaker during a chaotic time as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita crippled Louisiana. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat remembers Salter as a friendly man…

Cut 9 (12)  “…consoling.”

Salter was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame in 2008. He also worked in the Secretary of State’s Office, the Department of Education and served on the board of the University of Louisiana system. He died from kidney cancer.

After a federal grand jury indicted her on corruption charges Friday, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell was back at work Monday. She led a public safety meeting, and her staff says she will continue working. With only  around five months left in her term, she is not expected to step down.

Drivers headed to Texas early Saturday morning had some unexpected overhead obstacles to dodge. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Those suffering from seizure disorders now have the option of having an indicator placed on their driver’s license. Nick Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) with the Department of Public Safety says eligible residents can now apply to have the designation added to their licenses or ID cards.

Cut 12 (07) “…other first responders.”

In an effort to help law enforcement and first responders help those suffering from medical episodes, there’s now an option for those with seizure disorders to have an indicator placed on their driver’s license. Nick Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) with the Department of Public Safety…

Cut 13 (06)  “…or ID card.”

Drivers headed to Texas on I-10 early Saturday morning found themselves dodging cables dangling from a construction crane. It caused four crashes and two people suffered minor injuries. State Police Trooper Henry Perez says 37-year-old Matthew Vincent of Vinton, for some unknown reason, hopped into an idle crane in the median about eight miles from the Texas state line, and moved the cables over the westbound lanes.

Cut 6 (07) “…and hijacked it.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is excited about the possibilities Amtrak’s new passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile will bring to the state. The Mardi Gras service will have morning and evening departures from both cities, offering same-day connections daily in both directions. Nungesser says the new passenger rail service is another attraction for international travelers…

Cut 3 (07) “…of New Orleans.”

The line will also stop in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula, Mississippi. The route will take just under four hours.

Former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Salter has died at the age of 82. He served as House Speaker during a chaotic time as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita crippled Louisiana. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says he was known as friendly and even keeled and he could also be tough.

Cut 11 (10) “…your broke.”

He was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame in 2008.

Four Saturday morning accidents on I-10 near Vinton were caused by low hanging cables allegedly intentionally put there by a Vinton man who hijacked a construction crane and moved the cables over the west bound lanes. State Police Trooper Henry Perez says they don’t know why 37-year-old Matthew Vincent it did but he made it easy for them to find him.

Cut 8 (07) “…he was barefoot.”

Louisiana drivers diagnosed with a seizure disorders can now have an indicator placed on their driver’s licenses. Nick Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) with the Department of Public Safety says it’s another way to help those suffering from medical episodes.

Cut 14 (06) “…with seizure disorders.”

Joe Salter, who served as Louisiana’s House Speaker, during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, has died at the age of 82. Jeff Palermo looks back at his life…

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Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service kicked off this morning and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is excited about the possibilities the new passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile will bring to the state. He says more people are looking to take the train to get to their destination and it’s important for Louisiana to provide that option…

Cut 5 (08) “…of Louisiana”

Former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Salter has passed away at the age of 82. Salter served as House Speaker during a chaotic time as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita crippled Louisiana. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Governor Kathleen Blanco leaned on Salter to help create the federally funded Road Home program, re-establish K-through-12 education in New Orleans and push the governor’s initiative to increase teacher pay…

Cut 10 (14) “…the state.”

Salter was known as friendly and even-keeled.

Those with seizure disorders now have the option of having an indicator placed on their driver’s licenses. Nick Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) with the Department of Public Safety says eligible residents can now apply to have the designation added to their licenses or ID cards.

Cut 12 (07) “…other first responders.”

Gremillion says it’s open to those who have been diagnosed with a seizure disorder by a qualified medical or mental health professional.

Drivers headed to Texas early Saturday morning had some unexpected overhead obstacles to dodge. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of a Colfax man for third-degree rape. 19-year-old Herbert Poisso was taken into custody after receiving a report last December that Poisso was allegedly involved in criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenile. He’s in the Rapides Parish Detention Center on a 100-thousand dollars bond.

Former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Salter has died at the age of 82. Salter was an educator from Sabine Parish and spent 22 years in the House. He served as House Speaker from 2004 to 2008 when Kathleen Blanco was governor. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat remembers Salter as a friendly man.

Cut 9 (12)  “…consoling.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser hopes that the new Mardi Gras service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, leads to an expansion of passenger rail service throughout Louisiana. He said he’d like to see service from Baton Rouge to New Orleans and then Baton Rouge to Shreveport and a line that crosses north Louisiana along I-20.

Cut 4 (12) “…will be.”

Drivers headed to Texas on I-10 early Saturday morning found themselves having to dodge unexpected obstacles up above. Cables dangling from a construction crane caused four crashes, in which two people suffered minor injuries. State Trooper Henry Perez says 37-year-old Matthew Vincent of Vinton decided to hop into the idle crane in the median near Highway 108, about eight miles from the Texas state line, and moved the cables over the westbound lanes.

Cut 7 (12) “…on an Interstate.”

Perez says investigators were led to Vincent after finding the key fob to his disabled pickup truck inside the crane.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is excited about the possibilities Amtrak’s new passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile will bring to the state. Nungesser says the new passenger rail service is another attraction for international travelers…

Cut 3 (07) “…of New Orleans.”

Drivers headed to Texas on I-10 early Saturday morning found themselves having to dodge cables dangling from a construction crane. State Police Trooper Henry Perez says 37-year-old Matthew Vincent of Vinton, for some unknown reason, decided to hop into the idle crane in the median near Highway 108, about eight miles from the Texas state line, and moved the cables over the westbound lanes.

Cut 6 (07) “…and hijacked it.”

Perez says investigators found Vincent’s key fob inside the crane, making it very easy for them to identify their suspect.

So how strong is the public corruption case against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell? Jeanne Burns spoke with a legal analyst who says it’s very strong.

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Saints Coach Kellen Moore may have a difficult decision ahead of him as to who the starting quarterback will be this season. Tyler Shough started yesterday, but Spencer Rattler rallied the team to a game-tying touchdown in the waning moments of the game.

LaToya Cantrell has made history – albeit dubious history. She has become the first sitting mayor in New Orleans history to be indicted. She and retired NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie (VAH-pee) are accused of covering up a romantic relationship, cheating the city out of 70-thousand dollars for trips they took together under the guise of Vappie providing security. Loyola University New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino says he’s surprised the indictment didn’t come sooner.

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Passenger rail service starts today between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, as Amtrak’s new “Mardi Gras Service” begins twice-daily routes. Southern Rail Commission Chairman Knox Ross says interest is high.

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The service will have morning and evening departures and the train will also make stops along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.

Some good news about auto insurance rates. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says auto insurers have filed over 20 rate decreases in the Louisiana market.

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College students are starting to return to campus for the fall semester. In fact, in Baton Rouge, today marks the first day of the fall semester at Southern University. LSU students spent the weekend moving in, with this week being Welcome Week. Fall semester starts one week from today.