7:30 AM LRN Sportscast

LSU fell to 6th-ranked Georgia 11-8 in game one of the weekend series against the Bulldogs. The Tigers led 7-3 after the top of the fourth behind homers from Omar Serna Jr., John Pearson and Cade Arrambide to go along with a two RBI single for Steven Milam and a sac fly from Derek Curiel. Georgia would go on to tie the game and then take the lead on a 3-run shot in the bottom of the seventh as the Tigers drop to 29-and-22 on the season and 9-and-16 in SEC play. Jay Johnson’s squad will hope to bounce back in game two of the series tonight at 6:00.

UL-Lafayette edged out App State for a 5-4 win behind a two-out RBI single from freshman Colt Brown in the top of the tenth. Starter Cody Brasch and a trio of Cajun relievers held the Mountaineers offense, ranked at the top of the Sun Belt in batting average, runs and hits, to just four runs on five hits as UL improves to 28-19 and 15-10 in the conference. The Cajuns will look to clinch the series in game two at 2:00 this afternoon.

The Diamond ‘Dogs took game one of their final road Conference USA series at Liberty with a 9-3 victory over the Flames last night. Starting right-hander Declan Dahl allowed four hits and struck out three through four innings, and freshman closer Thomas Allen slammed the door on the flames to earn his fourth save giving up just one hit in three shutout innings. Graduate reliever Luke Nichols picked up his second win on the year as the Bulldogs improve to 30-21 overall and 16-9 in the conference. Game two of the series in Lynchburg is set for 2 p.m. this afternoon.

McNeese clinched a three-game Southland Conference series win over Northwestern State last night with a 5-4 walk-off sac fly from graduate outfielder Isaiah Keller in the tenth inning. It is the second back-to-back extra inning walk-off win over the Demons and fifth straight game between the two programs decided by one run. Game three in Lake Charles is set for 2 p.m.

ULM suffered a 7-4 loss at Marshall in game one of their weekend series last night, and Grambling dropped a series opener at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 14-1 in seven innings.

6:30 AM LRN Newscast

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee spent a while on Friday debating proposed Congressional maps to replace the one the U-S Supreme Court ruled an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Four past and present Black Louisiana Congressman testified in support of a map with two majority minority districts. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says it’s simple math, one third of the state is black, therefore Blacks should represent one-third of Louisiana’s House delegation…

Cut 13 (13) “…very basic.”

But the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee is also considering map proposals with just one majority minority district or zero. West Monroe Senator Jay Morris is the author of these proposals and was questioned on how he can support a map where districts are set up so a Republican can represent every district…

Cut 14 (11) “…six conservative districts .”

——————–

When it comes to being a state that’s friendly to working moms, Louisiana has its work cut out for it. A new study by WalletHub ranks Louisiana dead last for working mothers. Analyst Chip Lupo says the study ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia across three key dimensions

Cut 6 (14) “…female unemployment rate.”

We’ll see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this Mother’s Day weekend as a weak front has stalled near the coast and it’s interacting with a very moist air mass. But LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of severe weather is low…

Cut 4 (12) “…the state.”

9:30 PM LRN Newscast

Public discussion is underway on drawing up a new Congressional District map. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (38) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

We’re getting word of an explosion at a refinery in Chalmette. The explosion at Chalmette Refining happened just before one this afternoon. While it shook several nearby businesses, there are no reports of any injuries. This happened less than a year after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland.
——————

It’s shaping up to be a stormy Mother’s Day weekend. This, as a weak front has stalled near the coast, and that front is interacting with a very moist air mass. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a chance for high winds and hail, and we can’t rule out the possibility of a tornado. He says while excessive rainfall is possible in southeast Louisiana, the rest of the state will be dodging rain drops.

Cut 5 (10) “…through the weekend.”

A new WalletHub study shows Louisiana is unfortunately the worst state for working moms. The study ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia on professional opportunities, child care and work-life balance. Analyst Chip Lupo says in order for Louisiana to dig out of the basement in these rankings, it’s going to need to create a business climate that’s better for work overall, using Florida as an example.

Cut 8 (06) “…your engine.”

8:30 PM LRN Newscast

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee spent a while on Friday debating proposed Congressional maps to replace the one the U-S Supreme Court ruled an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Four past and present Black Louisiana Congressman testified in support of a map with two majority minority districts. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says it’s simple math, one third of the state is black, therefore Blacks should represent one-third of Louisiana’s House delegation…

Cut 13 (13) “…very basic.”

But the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee is also considering map proposals with just one majority minority district or zero. West Monroe Senator Jay Morris is the author of these proposals and was questioned on how he can support a map where districts are set up so a Republican can represent every district…

Cut 14 (11) “…six conservative districts .”

——————–

When it comes to being a state that’s friendly to working moms, Louisiana has its work cut out for it. A new study by WalletHub ranks Louisiana dead last for working mothers. Analyst Chip Lupo says the study ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia across three key dimensions

Cut 6 (14) “…female unemployment rate.”

We’ll see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this Mother’s Day weekend as a weak front has stalled near the coast and it’s interacting with a very moist air mass. But LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of severe weather is low…

Cut 4 (12) “…the state.”

7:30 PM LRN Newscast

Two people connected with last month’s mass shooting in Shreveport where a gunman killed eight children have been indicted by a federal grand jury. U-S Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, Zachary Keller, says one of men indicted is Charles Ford. It’s believed the gun Shamar Elkins used on April 19th belonged to Ford…

Cut 9 (06)  “…shooting”

We’ll see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this Mother’s Day weekend as a weak front has stalled near the coast and it’s interacting with a very moist air mass. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says multiple inches of rain are possible…

Cut 3 (11) “…welcome the rain.”

——————
WalletHub is out with its rankings of the best and worst states for working mothers. Andrew Greenstein reports to find Louisiana on the list, look to the very bottom.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held a lengthy and sometimes contentious meeting on TODAY over proposed Congressional maps to replace the current one struck down by the U-S Supreme Court. New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis thinks New Orleans and Baton Rouge should each have a majority black district.

Cut 12 (09) “…preferred candidates.”

6:30 LRN PM Newscast

Public discussion is underway on drawing up a new Congressional District map. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (38) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

We’re getting word of an explosion at a refinery in Chalmette. The explosion at Chalmette Refining happened just before one this afternoon. While it shook several nearby businesses, there are no reports of any injuries. This happened less than a year after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland.
——————

It’s shaping up to be a stormy Mother’s Day weekend. This, as a weak front has stalled near the coast, and that front is interacting with a very moist air mass. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a chance for high winds and hail, and we can’t rule out the possibility of a tornado. He says while excessive rainfall is possible in southeast Louisiana, the rest of the state will be dodging rain drops.

Cut 5 (10) “…through the weekend.”

A new WalletHub study shows Louisiana is unfortunately the worst state for working moms. The study ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia on professional opportunities, child care and work-life balance. Analyst Chip Lupo says in order for Louisiana to dig out of the basement in these rankings, it’s going to need to create a business climate that’s better for work overall, using Florida as an example.

Cut 8 (06) “…your engine.”

5:30 PM LRN Newscast

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee spent a while on Friday debating proposed Congressional maps to replace the one the U-S Supreme Court ruled an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Four past and present Black Louisiana Congressman testified in support of a map with two majority minority districts. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says it’s simple math, one third of the state is black, therefore Blacks should represent one-third of Louisiana’s House delegation…

Cut 13 (13) “…very basic.”

But the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee is also considering map proposals with just one majority minority district or zero. West Monroe Senator Jay Morris is the author of these proposals and was questioned on how he can support a map where districts are set up so a Republican can represent every district…

Cut 14 (11) “…six conservative districts .”

——————–

When it comes to being a state that’s friendly to working moms, Louisiana has its work cut out for it. A new study by WalletHub ranks Louisiana dead last for working mothers. Analyst Chip Lupo says the study ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia across three key dimensions

Cut 6 (14) “…female unemployment rate.”

We’ll see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this Mother’s Day weekend as a weak front has stalled near the coast and it’s interacting with a very moist air mass. But LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of severe weather is low…

Cut 4 (12) “…the state.”

4:30 PM LRN Newscast

Two people connected with last month’s mass shooting in Shreveport where a gunman killed eight children have been indicted by a federal grand jury. U-S Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, Zachary Keller, says one of men indicted is Charles Ford. It’s believed the gun Shamar Elkins used on April 19th belonged to Ford…

Cut 9 (06)  “…shooting”

We’ll see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this Mother’s Day weekend as a weak front has stalled near the coast and it’s interacting with a very moist air mass. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says multiple inches of rain are possible…

Cut 3 (11) “…welcome the rain.”

——————
WalletHub is out with its rankings of the best and worst states for working mothers. Andrew Greenstein reports to find Louisiana on the list, look to the very bottom.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held a lengthy and sometimes contentious meeting on TODAY over proposed Congressional maps to replace the current one struck down by the U-S Supreme Court. New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis thinks New Orleans and Baton Rouge should each have a majority black district.

Cut 12 (09) “…preferred candidates.”

3:30 LRN Newscast

Public discussion is underway on drawing up a new Congressional District map. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (38) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

We’re getting word of an explosion at a refinery in Chalmette. The explosion at Chalmette Refining happened just before one this afternoon. While it shook several nearby businesses, there are no reports of any injuries. This happened less than a year after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland.
——————

It’s shaping up to be a stormy Mother’s Day weekend. This, as a weak front has stalled near the coast, and that front is interacting with a very moist air mass. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a chance for high winds and hail, and we can’t rule out the possibility of a tornado. He says while excessive rainfall is possible in southeast Louisiana, the rest of the state will be dodging rain drops.

Cut 5 (10) “…through the weekend.”

A new WalletHub study shows Louisiana is unfortunately the worst state for working moms. The study ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia on professional opportunities, child care and work-life balance. Analyst Chip Lupo says in order for Louisiana to dig out of the basement in these rankings, it’s going to need to create a business climate that’s better for work overall, using Florida as an example.

Cut 8 (06) “…your engine.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU baseball begins a do or die series tonight against 5th ranked Georgia. The Tigers have to win four of their last six games for a shot at making the NCAA Tournament. There is some good news, one of LSU’s best hitters is healthy enough to play after missing Tuesday’s game with a back injury. That’s Omar Serna. Before leaving for Athens, Coach Jay Johnson was optimistic Serna could play….

Cut 18 (19)   (chuckles’

Starting pitcher Casan Evans is questionable for tonight’s game. The sophomore right-hander has missed the last two weekends with arm soreness. William Schmidt gets the start on the mound and he’ll face an offense that leads the nation with 131 home runs.

Another basketball player in the transfer portal has committed to Will Wade and the LSU men’s basketball team. His name is Abdi Bashir who averaged 13 points a game last season at Kansas State and made 44-percent of his three-point shots. The six-foot-seven shooting guard will be senior next season and he’s Wade’s fourth commitment.

Louisiana Tech begins a three-game series tonight against Liberty. The Flames are second in the Conference USA standings with an 18-6 record. The Bulldogs are 15-9. Liberty has won its last seven Conference USA weekend series and they have one of the best pitchers in the league in Ben Blair.

ULM is also out east as the Warhawks are visiting Marshall. ULM is batting to get in the Sun Belt Tournament. The top ten teams make the league tournament and the Warhawks are in a four-way tie for tenth place. Marshall is in 9th place in the league standings with a 11-13 record.

The Ragin Cajuns who are 12-12 in league play are at App State, who is 15-9 in the Sun Belt and in third place.