Many people are spending Memorial Day in front of the grill cooking up steaks and hamburgers. According to data from the federal government, the average price for a pound of ground beef in March was $4.20, up almost 14-percent from 2014. LSU AgCenter Economist Ross Pruitt says it all comes down to how much beef is available…
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Beef production has been down over the past several years because of a drought in some of the leading beef-producing states.

For the fourth straight season, LSU is a national seed in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Tigers will take on Lehigh Friday afternoon as the host team of the Baton Rouge Regional, which also has Tulane as a 3-seed. UNC-Wilmington is the two-seed. The Ragin Cajuns are in the NCAA Tournament for a three-straight year and they’ll face second-seeded Rice in the Houston Regional.
Eleven-thousand American flags have been placed along Huey Long’s grave and the state capitol steps. Each flag represents a Louisiana solider who died in combat. The Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, which is an organiziation of mothers who have children that served in the armed forces, are the ones who put the flags there. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, David LeCerte, says it’s a great way to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice…
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This is also Hurricane Preparedness Week. Chris Guilbeaux, with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says now is the time to stock up on a three to five day supply of water and food that won’t spoil. He says this Saturday and Sunday, there’s a sales tax holiday for hurricane preparation items…
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Forecasters are calling for a quiet hurricane season but Guilbeaux says we can’t let our guard down.

Several Memorial Day events have taken place around the state today. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David LeCerte, says if you were not able to attend one, there are other ways you can commemorate the day…
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LeCerte says several hundred Louisiana troops have been lost in the post 9-11 war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan.

LSU, U-L Lafayette and Tulane are the three teams from Louisiana that are in the 64-team NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Fighting Tigers are a number two national seed and will host Lehigh at 3 PM on Friday. Tulane is a three-seed in the Baton Rouge Regional and will take on UNC Wilmington on Friday night. UL Lafayette is in the Houston Regional and they’ll face Rice on Friday afternoon.

Many are firing up the grill this Memorial Day and LSU AgCenter economist Ross Pruitt says beef prices remain high. Scott Carwile has more…
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Swimming in outdoor pools, lakes and rivers is a big part of Memorial Day and summertime activities across Louisiana. Assistant Secretary for Public Health, JT Lane, is urging the public to take the proper precautions…
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Some of those precautions include not diving into the water unless you are 100-percent sure its deep enough and clear of debris.

Memorial Day is a day set aside each year to remember those men and women who gave their lives in defense of our freedom. David LeCerte, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, says several hundred Louisiana troops have been lost in the post 9/11 war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. He says it’s important to continue to honor those lost as we progress forward…

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LaCerte says as the fight continues in new theatres, more men and women will be sent in harm’s way and some will not come back home.

As you fire up the grill this Memorial Day, LSU AgCenter Economist Ross Pruitt says you can expect to continue to pay high prices for beef. He says high prices are expected at least through the end of the year. He says if you’re looking for more bang for your buck, you may want to go with chicken or pork for your barbecue…

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According to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price for a pound of ground beef is up almost 14-percent from 2014.

Swimming season is ramping up and the state Department of Health and Hospitals wants everyone to take precautions to stay safe in the water. Assistant Secretary for Public Health, JT Lane, says it’s important for children to know pool safety and to have proper gear nearby…

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Lane adds that alcohol should be used responsibly around water and never when supervising children.

LSU will host Lehigh, Tulane, and UNC Wilmington in the Baton Rouge Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Tigers will face Lehigh, the Patriot League champion, Friday at 3PM. Tulane takes on the UNC Wilmington, the Colonial Athletic Association tournament champions, Friday night at seven.

UL-Lafayette will take on Rice Friday at 2:30PM in the Houston Regional. The winner of this Regional will take on the winner of the Baton Rouge Regional in the Super Regional round.

Southeastern Louisiana failed to make the tournament field.

Memorial Day is one of the most solemn holidays on the calendar. It’s a day set aside to remember those men and women who gave their lives in defense of our freedom. David LeCerte, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, says attending a Memorial Day ceremony is a great way to remember these fallen heroes. But he adds there are other ways you can commemorate the day…

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There will be several events across the state to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

As you fire up your grill, LSU AgCenter Economist Ross Pruitt says you can expect to continue to pay high prices for beef. Beef production has been down over the past several years because of a drought in some of the leading beef-producing states. However, Pruitt says some slight relief could be in sight…

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But Pruitt says, overall, you can expect to pay high prices for beef at least through the end of the year.

Hurricane season begins next week and Governor Bobby Jindal has declared this week Hurricane Preparedness Week. Chris Guilbeaux, a deputy director at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says you should take time this week to prepare. Louisiana has seen only a couple of hurricanes since the devastation that occurred in 2005 with Katrina and Rita, but Guilbeaux says we can’t let our guard down…

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Forecasters are calling for a quiet hurricane season this year.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the state Department of Health and Hospitals wants everyone to take precautions to stay safe while swimming. Assistant Secretary for Public Health, JT Lane, says they don’t want to discourage anyone from swimming this summer, but they do want to make sure everyone is careful and takes proper precautions…

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Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintended injury death for people of all ages.

There will be several Memorial Day events held across the state to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Jeff Palermo reports…

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State Police say a crash in Iberville Parish has killed one and seriously injured another. They say an SUV, driven by 31-year-old King Ellis of Jeanerette, was driving in the wrong lane on US 90 when he collided with a truck driven by 18-year-old Jordan Prince of Loreauville. Prince, a recent Loreauville High School graduate, was pronounced dead at the scene. Ellis was transported to a local hospital with severe injuries. Authorities say impairment on the part of Ellis is suspected.

This is Hurricane Preparedness Week and state officials want you to take time to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Chris Guilbeaux, a deputy director at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says a three to five day supply of water and food that won’t spoil are some of the things you should purchase now. He says this Saturday and Sunday, the state sales tax on certain hurricane preparation items will be removed…

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Forecasters are calling for a quiet hurricane season but Guilbeaux says we can’t let our guard down.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and swimming season and the state Department of Health and Hospitals wants everyone to take precautions to stay safe. JT Lane, Assistant Secretary for Public Health, says pool safety is important and if you plan on swimming in any natural waterways, extra precautions should be taken…

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Lane adds that alcohol should be used responsibly around water and never while supervising children.

Despite falling to Florida 2-1 in the semifinals of the SEC Baseball Tournament Saturday afternoon, LSU was selected as an NCAA Baseball Regional host site. The Tigers will play host to a four team regional at Alex Box Stadium beginning Friday. LSU is hosting its 23rd regional in school history.

Junior second baseman Stefan Troaclair’s two-out grand slam in the top of the 12th, gave UL-Lafayette a 5-1 win over South Alabama and the Sun Belt Baseball Tournament championship. This is the second straight tournament championship for the Ragin Cajuns and third in school history. This will also be the third straight season UL-Lafayette will adance to the NCAA regionals.

Southeastern Louisiana is keeping its fingers crossed for an at-large bid to the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Lions finished the season with a 42-17 record and took home the Southland Conference regular season championship. But Southeastern had a disappointing conference tournament and their fate is left in the hands of the selection committee.

The entire 64-team NCAA Baseball Tournament field will be announced this morning at 11.

In college softball, the number eight LSU Tigers scored four in the first inning yesterday and fended off several rallies to defeat the sixteenth ranked Arizona Wildcats 10-5 to win their Super Regional and advance to the Women’s College World Series. This is the Tigers’ fourth ever berth in the World Series and they will face Auburn Thursday at 1:30 in Oklahoma City.

The UL-Lafayette softball team came up short in their quest to make it to Oklahoma City as they fell to Auburn in their Super Regional matchup. The Ragin Cajuns end their season with a 42-12 reord.

After the release of Shayne Graham, a kicker battle will take place in New Orleans Saints Training Camp between Dustin Hopkins and Zach Hocker. Hopkins was a starter for the Buffalo Bills in 2013 before a groin injury placed him on injured reserve. He was eventually released and signed to the Saints’ practice squad last December. Hocker was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2014, but was let go before the season began.

Memorial Day is one of the most solemn holidays on the calendar. It’s a day set aside to remember those men and women who gave their lives in defense of our freedom. Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, David LeCerte, says the United States has sending young men and women off to fight for our nation since 1775…

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LaCerte says attending a Memorial Day ceremony is a great way to remember these fallen heroes.

State officials want you to take time this week to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Governor Bobby Jindal has declared it, Hurricane Preparedness Week, and Chris Guilbeaux, a deputy director at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says visting Get-a-Game-Plan-dot-org is a good first step

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Forecasters are calling for a quiet hurricane season.

Many will be firing up the grill this Memorial Day and LSU AgCenter Economist Ross Pruitt says you can expect to continue to pay high prices for beef. According to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price for a pound of ground beef in March was $4.20, up almost 14-percent from 2014. Pruitt says it all comes down to how much beef is available…

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Beef production has been down over the past several years because of a drought in some of the leading beef-producing states.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the state Department of Health and Hospitals wants everyone to take precautions to stay safe while swimming. Assistant Secretary for Public Health, JT Lane, says it’s important for children to know pool safety and to have proper gear nearby…

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Drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children between the ages of 1 and 14.