New Iberia native Verge Ausberry is expected to be formally named the permanent athletics director at LSU. Last week, the former Tigers linebacker and longtime athletics administrator was named the interim A-D, but LSU’s new leadership wants Ausberry to have the job going forward.

Ausberry says he has not established a timeline for hiring a new coach. He said on Tiger Rag Radio that they will let the process work itself out, meaning it is not necessary to have a coach in place before the December early signing period for high school recruits or the January transfer portal window. He says until a new coach is in place, interim Frank Wilson has full control over the program.

Cut 7 (09) “…chips lay.”

Wilson told the media that junior linebacker Whit Weeks is doubtful ahead of LSU’s matchup with Alabama on Saturday as he continues to deal with a bone bruise. Wilson also said that freshman offensive lineman Carius Curne is practicing and has a chance to play on Saturday.

New LSU president Wade Rousse has been added to the head football coach search committee, which features five other members. Rousse was just named the university’s new leader, but says he will be involved very quickly and aggressively in the search for a new football coach.

Cut 17 (13) “…in that process.”

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 21 (11): “make it work.”

LSU men’s basketball opens their season tonight as the Tigers host Tarleton State at 7 p.m.

Sources say LSU will remove the interim tag from Verge Ausberry and the New Iberia native will be the permanent athletics director at LSU. Jeanne Burns has more

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

The Louisiana Health Department announces SNAP benefit distribution will resume Friday. This comes after some SNAP recipients saw their food stamps removed from their E-B-T cards after receiving them over the weekend. It’s because the state-funded program was suspended as USDA will now partially fund the program as a result of a court order.

A 46-year-old preschool teacher has received the Slidell Police Department’s Citizen Award for helping officers catch a suspected shoplifter. Police Chief Daniel Seuzeneau says Lesli Smith offered a ride to Sergeant Jeff Kahrs after the suspect fled a department store in a getaway car…

Cut 9 (13) “…Slidell Police Department”

When Officer Kahrs jumped into the vehicle he radioed to other patrol units the whereabouts of the suspect’s vehicle and it resulted in the arrest of two people.

Mississippi Democrats have broken the Republican supermajority in the state senate. Shreveport-based political analyst Scott Hughes…

Cut 14 (10) “…broke the supermajority”

It will mark the first time in 13 years in which Republicans will not have at least a two-thirds majority in the Mississippi state senate.

Not only does LSU have a new president, but the Baton Rouge campus also has a new chancellor again. The positions of president and chancellor were combined in 2012, but it was new president Wayde Rousse’s desire to separate the roles again…

Cut 3 (10) “…the search.”

The LSU Board of Supervisors appointed Rousse as president and one of the other three finalists, Alabama provost James Dalton has been named chancellor of the flagship campus.

The LSU football team is preparing to play fourth ranked Alabama on Saturday. Athletics Director Verge Ausberry says interim coach Frank Wilson is taking the team to Tuscaloosa to win…

Cut 7 (09) “…chips lay”

A 46-year-old Slidell preschool teacher helped Police catch a suspected shoplifter. Police Chief Daniel Seuzenau says Lesli Smith saw a suspect fleeing in a getaway car and offered Sergeant Jeff Kahrs a ride. He coached her during the chase while telling patrol units where the suspects were headed. Smith says she was glad to help her town’s police department that works hard to keep their community safe…

Cut 11 (12) “…went shopping.”

Tuesday night was a good night for Democrats. Democratic candidates were victories in the New Jersey and Virginia governors’ races and Shreveport-based political analyst Scott Hughes says Democrats were also victorious in Georgia…

Cut 13 (09) “…public service commission”

New Iberia native Verge Ausberry is expected to be formally named the permanent athletics director at LSU. Last week, the former Tigers linebacker and longtime athletics administrator was named the interim A-D, but LSU’s new leadership wants Ausberry to have the job going forward. Ausberry says he has already hit the ground running.

Cut 6 (10) “…this position.”

Even though Democrats were expected to do well in last night’s elections, the way they dominated will certainly set off alarm bells in the Republican Party. Shreveport-based political analyst Scott Hughes says in Virginia, not only did Democrat Abigail Spanberger win by almost 15 points, but Democrats made gains throughout the entire state.

Cut 12 (12) “…to the left.”

A 46-year-old preschool teacher receives a Good Samaritan Award from the Slidell Police Department for helping cops chase down a suspected shoplifter. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (39) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

It took only seven tries, but the Pelicans finally got themselves into the win column last night. They beat the Charlotte Hornets at the Smoothie King Center, 116-112.

Connie Estes the Woman charged in the hit and run that killed 6-year-old Jeremiah Ramirez in his Slidell driveway in August has pleaded not guilty. Estes appeared in court today. She was arrested 2 weeks after the accident after another suspect’s attorney delivered evidence clearing him and allegedly implicating Estes to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. That evidence included neighborhood security footage.

Estes is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death and obstruction of justice.

A 46-year-old Slidell preschool teacher helped Police catch a suspected shoplifter. Police Chief Daniel Seuzenau says Lesli Smith saw a suspect fleeing in a getaway car and offered Sergeant Jeff Kahrs a ride. He coached her during the chase while telling patrol units where the suspects were headed. Mother of three, Smith says she was glad to help her town’s police department that works so hard to keep their community safe…

Cut 11 (12) “…went shopping.”

Sources say LSU will remove the interim tag from Verge Ausberry and the New Iberia native will be the permanent athletics director at LSU. Jeanne Burns has more

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

The LSU Board of Supervisors named Wade Rousse as LSU’s new system president. One of the other three finalists for the job, Alabama provost James Dalton has been named chancellor of the flagship campus also overseeing the AgCenter, two health science centers and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Rousse says he first approached Dalton about being the executive vice president of LSU after Dalton interviewed for the president’s job on Friday…

Cut 5 (12) “…would it be.”

For the first time since 2012, LSU will have a Chancellor who is not the System President. The LSU Board of Supervisors appointed Wad Rousse as president and one of the other three finalists, Alabama provost James Dalton has been named chancellor of the flagship campus. Dalton will also oversee the AgCenter, two health science centers and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Rousse says there is a lot that needs to be done, especially with UNO returning to the LSU System.

Cut 4 (10) “…in my mind.”

The Slidell Police Department’s Citizen Award goes to preschool teacher Lesli Smith for helping officers catch a suspected shoplifter. Police Chief Daniel Seuzenau says Smith saw the suspect fleeing and offered a ride to Sergeant Jeff Kahrs who accepted and coached her during the police chase while telling other patrol units where the suspects were headed. The suspects were eventually caught.

Cut 10 (11) “…Ms Lesli.”

Last week, the former Tigers linebacker and longtime athletics administrator Verge Ausberry was named the interim A-D and LSU’s new leadership wants him to have the job going forward. Ausberry says he has already hit the ground running. About hiring a new football coach, he told Tiger Rag Radio that they will let the process work itself out, meaning it is not necessary to have a coach in place before the December early signing period for high school recruits or the January transfer portal window. He says until a new coach is in place, interim Frank Wilson has full control over the program.

Cut 7 (09) “…chips lay.”

A 46-year-old preschool teacher has received the Slidell Police Department’s Citizen Award for helping officers catch a suspected shoplifter. Police Chief Daniel Seuzenau says Lesli Smith offered a ride to Sergeant Jeff Kahrs after the suspect fled a department store in a getaway car…

Cut 9 (13)  “…police department.”

For the first time since 2012 when the positions of LSU System President and LSU’s main campus Chancellor were combined, LSU’s flagship will have a chancellor who is not the system president, and it was newly appointed System President Wade Rousse idea…

Cut 3 (10) “…the search.”

Alabama provost James Dalton who was one of the finalists for the president’s job has been named chancellor. He will also oversee the AgCenter, two health science centers, and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.

New Iberia native Verge Ausberry will be formally named the permanent athletics director at LSU. And though he hasn’t established a timeline for hiring a new head football coach, Ausberry says the next head coach at LSU must fit in with what they do, be a leader, and manage NIL, recruiting, and practices.

Cut 8 (09) “…buy in.”

The Saints picked up two 2026 draft picks by trading Wide Receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks and a 2027 draft pick from the Chargers for Trevor Penning. WWL Sports Talk host, Mike Detillier, says giving up these two players is just the beginning…

Cut 16 (10) “…those draft choices.”

He says Penning, who was a first-round pick, was one of the biggest letdowns in franchise history.

The Wade Rousse era is underway at LSU. The Golden Meadow native took over as LSU system president yesterday. Before the Board of Supervisors named him president, several students voiced their opposition. Ryan Spalt was one of seven students arrested during last month’s 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.”

Rousse took a huge step towards putting students’ fears at ease by naming Verge Ausberry LSU’s new athletic director, dropping the interim tag from his title. Ausberry says he has already hit the ground running.

Cut 6 (10) “…this position.”

A formal announcement is expected in the coming days.

A new threat is emerging for livestock owners throughout Louisiana and elsewhere: the New World screwworm. While it hasn’t been in the U.S. since the 1960s, it’s been found as far north as Mexico. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Christine 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.”

The Saints traded two players at the trade deadline – wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks and offensive lineman Trevor Penning to the Los Angeles Chargers. Mike Detilier, the host of SportsTalk on WWL Radio, says Penning, who was a first-round pick, was one of the biggest letdowns in franchise history.

Cut 15 (15) “…struggled there too.”