LSU’s new system president is a Louisiana native who grew up in Golden Meadow. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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New LSU president Wade Rousse has been added to the head football coach search committee. It features five other members, including Verge Ausberry, who is now LSU’s full-time athletic director after Rousse removed his interim tag.

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This is now the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Today is the 36th day of the shutdown, eclipsing the old record of 35 days that began in 2018, during Donald Trump’s first presidency. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says the shutdown is over one single issue – healthcare subsidies – and neither party is willing to negotiate.

Cut 11 (11) “…a subsidy extension.”

Livestock owners throughout Louisiana and elsewhere are worrying about something else…the the New World screwworm.  At this point, it’s been found as far north as Mexico. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Christine Navarre says if it returns to the U.S. for the first time since the 1960s, it could cause big problems.

Cut 4 (11) “…can be deadly.”

McNeese State President Dr. Wade Rousse has been named the new president of the LSU system. Rousse is a Louisiana native and grew up in Golden Meadow. Rousse has been at McNeese as an administrator since 2019 and was named president last year. Rousse says he’s eager to build on LSU’s strong foundation.

Cut 7 (11) “…ahead of us.”

Before Rousse was named president by the LSU Board of Supervisors, several students voiced their opposition to him being named president. Ryan Spalt was one of seven students arrested last month during LSU presidential search meeting for speaking past their allotted time. He’s upset that Rousse is perceived as Governor Landry’s handpicked choice.

Cut 8 (11) “…Landry lap dog.”

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We are now in the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Saints sent wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 fourth and fifth-round pick. Mike Detillier, host of “SportsTalk” on WWL Radio, says the move is about draft capital and rebuilding.

Cut 14 (11) “…make this work.”

LSU’s new system president is a Louisiana native who grew up in Golden Meadow. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (38) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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We are now in the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Saints were very active in yesterday’s NFL trade deadline. Andre Champagne has more.

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Livestock owners throughout Louisiana and elsewhere are on the lookout for the New World screwworm. Currently, it’s been found as far north as Mexico. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Christine Navarre says if it returns to the U.S. for the first time since the 1960s, it could cause big problems.

Cut 4 (11) “…can be deadly.”

Navarre says while the New World screwworm mainly targets livestock, it can target other species as well, including humans.

Cut 5 (08) “…and also birds.”

Since the screwworm targets newborn calves, Navarre recommends that beef producers diligently monitor their herds.

Cut 6 (11) “…it under control.”

Navarre says while the screwworm is a live animal problem and will not affect beef, beef prices could be affected if an outbreak occurs.

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McNeese State President Dr. Wade Rousse has been named the new president of the LSU system. Rousse is a Louisiana native and grew up in Golden Meadow. Rousse has been at McNeese as an administrator since 2019 and was named president last year. Rousse says he’s eager to build on LSU’s strong foundation.

Cut 7 (11) “…ahead of us.”

Before Rousse was named president by the LSU Board of Supervisors, several students voiced their opposition to him being named president. Ryan Spalt was one of seven students arrested last month during LSU presidential search meeting for speaking past their allotted time. He’s upset that Rousse is perceived as Governor Landry’s handpicked choice.

Cut 8 (11) “…Landry lap dog.”

Another student questioned Rousse’s experience.

Cut 9 (14)  “…main campus alone.”

LSU Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard calls Dr. Rousse a results-oriented leader, who has demonstrated the ability to lead with vision, discipline and care. Rousse believes with his leadership skills, the governor knows the LSU system is in good hands.

Cut 10 (12) “…a leadership void.”

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This is now the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Today is the 36th day of the shutdown, eclipsing the old record of 35 days that started at the end of 2018 and continued into the beginning of 2019, in the middle of Donald Trump’s first presidency. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says the shutdown is over one single issue – healthcare subsidies – and what’s frustrating is that neither party is willing to negotiate.

Cut 11 (11) “…a subsidy extension.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson has halted business in the House until the shutdown is over. Stockley says that is not a barrier in ending the shutdown.

Cut 12 (10) “…for a compromise.”

Stockley says the two parties digging in and refusing to budge from their positions is not how this whole thing is supposed to work.

Cut 13 (14)  “…it should be.”

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The Saints sent speedy wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 fourth and fifth-round pick. Mike Detillier, the host of “SportsTalk” on WWL Radio, says the move comes as a step for New Orleans to acquire draft capital so it can start rebuilding.

Cut 14 (11) “…make this work.”

The Saints also sent offensive lineman Trevor Penning to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. Detillier says Penning, who was a first-round pick, was one of the biggest letdowns in franchise history.

Cut 15 (15) “…struggled there too.”

Detillier says giving up Penning and Shaheed are only the beginning of the rebuilding process for New Orleans.

Cut 16 (10) “…those draft choices.”

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New LSU president Wade Rousse has been added to the head football coach search committee. It features five other members, including Verge Ausberry, who is now LSU’s full-time athletic director after Rousse removed his interim tag. Rousse says he will be involved very quickly and aggressively in the search for a new football coach.

Cut 17 (13) “…in that process.”

Governor Jeff Landry has said he would like to see contracts for coaches to be incentive-based, but Rousse says the number one priority is hiring the best coach available.

Cut 18 (17)  “…next national championship.”

And the winner is – Wade Rousse. The LSU Board of Supervisors has tapped the president of McNeese State University as the next president of the LSU system. One of the other finalists, Alabama provost Jim Dalton, has been named LSU’s Chancellor and Executive Vice President. Rousse made it clear during the interview process, he felt for LSU to become a better academic and research institution, there needed to be a president overseeing the system and the Baton Rouge campus needed a chancellor.

Cut 9 (09)  “…educate Louisiana.”

A Jefferson Parish eighth grade English teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime. Sarah Watkins, who teaches at Stella Worley Middle School in Westwego, was surprised with a 25-thousand-dollar Milken Educator Award. Watkins, who was overcome with emotion, says her classes are discussion-based.

Cut 8 (12) “…its fun.”

Genetic testing found that all shrimp sold at the Louisiana Shrimp Festival in New Orleans came from Gulf Waters. Andrew Greenstein reports it’s the latest in a venture started a year ago by a Texas man whose goal is to keep restaurants honest.

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The Saints were busy on this NFL trade deadline day. They traded wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks for a fourth and fifth round pick in next year’s draft. And just before the buzzer, they sent offensive lineman Trevor Penning to the Chargers for a future draft pick.

The New Orleans Saints are sending wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in return for a 2026 fourth and fifth round draft pick. Shaheed will be reunited with former Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in Seattle. New Orleans is now down to Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks, Devaughn Vele and Mason Tipton at the wide receiver position.

The LSU Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to name McNeese State president Wade Rousse as the university’s next president. Rousse will play a major role in the hiring of the next LSU Athletic Director.

Pelicans coach Willie Green is on the hot seat after New Orleans’ 0-and-6 start to the season. Green’s discussions with the Pelicans front office, including executive vice president Joe Dumars, remain focused on finding a quick solution to improve the season.

Cut 14 (10) “…to be better.”

The Pelicans look to get in the win column tonight as they host the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m.

LSU’s rushing offense ranks 15th in the SEC, averaging just 106 yards on the ground a game. In Alabama’s lone loss of the season, Florida State rushed for 230 yards. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says running the ball effectively will be a key to beating the Crimson Tide this Saturday.

Cut 18 (19)  “…can do it.”

LSU women’s basketball’s season begins tonight as the Tigers host Houston Christian at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 7 p.m. Head coach Kim Mulkey enters her fifth season coaching at LSU. The Tigers bring in three new transfers including junior MiLaysia Fulwiley, senior Amiya Joyner and sophomore Kate Koval. LSU also brings in the top freshman class which included Bella Hines, Grace Knox, Divine Bourrage, ZaKiyah Johnson and Meghan Yarnevich.

The LSU Board of Supervisors names Wade Rousse as the new president of the LSU system. And in a surprise move, the board also named one of the other finalists, Jim Dalton, as LSU chancellor and executive vice president, overseeing the Baton Rouge campus. In 2012, the roles of the LSU System President and Baton Rouge campus chancellor were combined. With this move, the two roles have been separated once again. Dalton has been provost at the University of Alabama since 2020; he says he’s excited about his move from Tuscaloosa to Baton Rouge.

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Rousse comes to LSU from McNeese, where he currently serves as that school’s president. The vote to hire him was 12 to one, with Laurie Lipsey Aronson casting the lone dissenting vote.

A surprise of a lifetime for a Jefferson Parish English teacher. Sarah Watkins, who teaches eighth grade at Stella Worley Middle School in Westwego, is awarded a 25-thousand dollar Milken Educator Award. The 2009 graduate from Dillard University has been teaching for 16 years. She’s known for having lively academic discussions in her classroom where students are participating in civil debate.

Cut 7 (08) “…key to it.”

Genetic testing by SeaD Consulting has confirmed that all shrimp sold at the Louisiana Shrimp Festival in New Orleans came from Gulf waters. Founder David Williams started the venture a year ago to test shrimp served in restaurants to find out which ones were serving imported shrimp. He says through his efforts, restaurants are starting to switch to domestic shrimp, and that’s helping the local shrimping industry.

Cut 4 (08) “…to respect themselves.”

The LSU Board of Supervisors names a new president, and the Baton Rouge campus will have a new chancellor as well. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The Saints were big sellers on this trade deadline day. They traded Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks for a fourth and fifth round pick in next year’s draft; and just before the three p-m Central deadline, they dealt offensive lineman Trevor Penning to the Chargers for a future draft pick.

Genetic testing from SeaD (“seed”) consulting has shown that all shrimp served at the Louisiana Shrimp Festival in New Orleans came from Gulf waters. The company uses the RIGHTTest to determine whether the shrimp is actually Pacific white shrimp, which is not native to U.S. waters. Founder David Williams says through his efforts, several Louisiana restaurants which had been serving imported shrimp have changed to domestic shrimp.

Cut 3 (13) “…lot higher now.”

A Jefferson Parish English teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime today as she received a 25-thousand-dollar Milken Educator Award. Sarah Watkins of Stella Worley Middle School in Westwego was overcome with emotion when she learned that she had won the prestigious national award.

Cut 6 (11) “…everything.”

As expected, McNeese State University President Doctor Wade Rousse has been named the new president at LSU. LSU Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard made the announcement…

Cut 10 (10) “….its history”

Rousse told board members he believed it would be better if there was an LSU system president and chancellor for the Baton Rouge campus. That’s what will happen as Alabama provost Jim Dalton was named as the chancellor for the flagship university.

Huge honor for a Jefferson Parish English teacher as Sarah Watkins of Stella Worley Middle School in Westwego received a 25-thousand dollar Milken Educator Award. Watkins says her classes are discussion based…

Cut 8 (12) “….its fun”

Genetic testing found that all shrimp sold at the Louisiana Shrimp Festival in New Orleans came from Gulf Waters. Andrew Greenstein reports it’s the latest in a venture started a year ago by a Texas man whose goal is to keep restaurants honest.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Today is the NFL trading deadline and the Saints have traded their second leading receiver to Seattle for a fourth and a fifth-round draft pick. Rashid Shaheed has been with the Saints since 2022 and has caught 138 passes for two-thousand yards and 12 touchdowns.