Louisiana National Guardsmen participating in Operation Lone Star have arrived in Texas. LANG spokesperson Lt. Col Noel (No-elle) Collins says the soldiers for the first rotation are part of the 2^nd of the 108^th Cavalry Regiment out of Shreveport. She says they are properly trained and equipped to assist with Operation Lone Star.

Cut 8 (08) “…of Texas.” 

The mission is scheduled to wrap in mid-June.

A litter study by Keep Louisiana Beautiful found nearly 10 percent of all litter on Louisiana’s roadways consists of car accident debris. And Lt Governor Billy Nungesser says the cleanup of debris from car accidents falls on wrecker services. And he’s working with law enforcement to make sure tow trucks do their job.

Cut 4 (12) “…job properly” 

The McNeese State fanbase is excited to see where the men’s basketball team will play in the NCAA Tournament. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Selection Show is at 7 PM Sunday and the LSU Lady Tigers will find out who they will play in the Tournament. The Lady Tigers are 28-and-5 and two of their losses came against top ranked South Carolina. ESPN Bracketologist Charlie Creme says a third meeting with the Gamecocks will have to wait until the Final Four in Cleveland…

Cut 13 (11) “…Final Four”  

House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes a $95 billion foreign security aid bill passed by the Senate, but the Republican from Bossier Parish has told Politco he’s interested in approving a stand alone funding bill for Ukraine, despite objections from his own party Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian, Roman Rubchenko is pleading with Congress to provide this aid…

Cut 10 (13) “…was introduced” “

Many times, after a car crash, there’s  debris left behind which adds to the state’s litter problem. So Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has asked State Police, police chiefs and sheriffs to make sure vehicle bumpers, glass, tire fragments and personal belongings are picked up after the vehicles are towed away. He says it will make our roadways cleaner and safer…

Cut 3 (08) “…adds to the litter”  

Louisiana National Guardsmen participating in Operation Lone Star have arrived in Texas. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The LSU Lady Tigers will find out Sunday night who they will play in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The defending national champs won ten in a row before losing to South Carolina last Sunday. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme predicts LSU will be a two seed…

Cut 12 (12)  “…Mississippi State.”

50 Louisiana National Guard soldiers have arrived in Texas to help with border security. Governor Jeff Landry sent guardsmen at the request of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Louisiana National Guard Lt. Colonel Noel Collins anticipates the soldiers will help prevent, detect, and deter illegal crossings.
Cut 7 (12) “…Texas border.”
After 30 days, another group of 50 Louisiana National Guardsmen will take over.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says ha has spoken with law enforcement agencies about making sure tow trucks clear the debris from the side of roads following car crashes. Nungesser says sometimes that debris ends up on the road
Cut 5 (08) “…miss it.
A litter study by Keep Louisiana Beautiful found nearly 10 percent of all litter on Louisiana’s roadways consists of car accident debris.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian, Roman Rubchenko, is in Louisiana to raise awareness of the humanitarian aid needed due to the Russian invasion. Rubchenko says before coming to Louisiana, he tried to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson…
Cut 9 (12) “…come through.”
Speaker Johnson opposes a $95 billion foreign security aid bill passed by the Senate, but the Republican from Bossier Parish has told the Politco he’s interested in approving a stand alone funding bill for Ukraine, despite objections from his own party.

New Saints linebacker Willie Gay met with the media today and after 4 years of being in the Kansas City Chiefs defense, and Gay says that he is anxious to showcase his abilities in New Orleans.

Cut 19 (18) “… do it all man.”

Gay recorded 218 tackles, four interceptions, four fumble recoveries, and 19 passes defended in his four years at Kansas City.

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The New Orleans Pelicans will face the LA Clippers for the last time this regular season, when the predicted 4th and 5th seeded teams face off at 7 pm in the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans has won two of the last three games in the series and are currently 7 and a half point favorites over the Clippers.

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And in softball news, LSU will take on Ole Miss this weekend with first pitch on Saturday at 6 pm.

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LSU baseball will visit Mississippi State to start their SEC play this season. The Bulldogs are 13 and 5 heading into the series and have only hit 15 home runs this season. Nine of the fifteen have come from Sophomore outfielder Dakota Jordan, who is currently the SEC co-player of the week. LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson says that LSU will have to be cautious when pitching to Jordan.

Cut 18 (18) “… good test.”

First pitch between the Tigers and Bulldogs will be at 6pm

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In college basketball news, the SWAC tournament saw Southern lose to Bethune-Cookman 73 to 58. Bethune-Cookman will move on to play Grambling in the semifinal round today at 2 pm.

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And in high school football news, Southside high school in Youngsville, Louisiana has hired a new football Head Coach in three time state champion Jess Curtis.

Louisiana National Guardsmen participating in Operation Lone Star have arrived in Texas. LANG spokesperson Lt. Col Noel (No-elle) Collins says fifty soldiers begin their first of three 30-day rotations today at the southern border.
Cut 6 (10) “…operation.”
Governor Jeff Landry signed off on sending Louisiana guardsmen at the request of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

LSU is moving forward with plans to build a new arena to replace the PMAC. A vote this week by the East Baton Rouge Metro Council guarantees that this new arena will not have to compete with the River Center for big entertainment acts. LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says developers would pay for the construction of a new facility. He says other universities have done similar public-private partnerships to build new arenas…
cut 26 (09) “…Baton Rouge”

It’s raining in northeast Louisiana and a strong line of storms is moving through the central part of the state. We’re seeing heavy rainfall with these storms. More heavy rain is expected on Sunday. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says rain chances are not as a high on Saturday….
cut 15 (12) “…on Sunday”

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser wants to make sure debris is picked up from the side of the roads after vehicles involved in a crash are towed away. Nungesser says the cleanup of debris from car accidents falls on wrecker services. And he’s working with law enforcement to make sure tow trucks do their job.
Cut 4 (12) “…job properly”
A litter study by Keep Louisiana Beautiful found nearly 10 percent of all litter on Louisiana’s roadways consists of car accident debris.

The tenth and final medical marijuana pharmacy facility opens in Jefferson Parish. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (30)  “I’m Teiko Foxx.” 

Fifty Louisiana National Guardsmen begin the first of three 30-day rotations supporting Operation Lone Star at the Texas – Mexico border today. LANG soldiers will assist the Texas National Guard with patrols along the border to prevent, detect, and deter illegal crossings.

Often after a car crash, debris is left behind which adds to the state’s litter problem. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has asked State Police, police chiefs, and sheriffs to make sure vehicle bumpers, glass, tire fragments, and personal belongings are picked up after the vehicles are towed away. He says it will make our roadways cleaner and safer…

Cut 3 (08) “…adds to the litter”  

A litter study by Keep Louisiana Beautiful found nearly 10 percent of all litter on Louisiana’s roadways consists of car accident debris.

It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and a lucky one for mudbug fans as we’ve seen another dollar drop in the average price for a pound of crawfish. Crawfish App co-founder Laney King says consumers can expect to pay an average of $6.99 a pound for boiled crawfish this weekend.

Cut 10 (11) “…some are lower.”

Plans to build a new sports and entertainment arena on LSU’s campus can move forward after the East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved an ordinance that will limit live music events to no more than 3,500 attendees at the River Center. LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says they needed a commitment that if a new arena was constructed on LSU’s campus, it would not have to compete with the River Center for major concert events….
cut 4 (10) “….for LSU”
Worsham says there are developers interested in building the 350 to 400 million dollar entertainment and sports arena that would replace the PMAC.

A strong line of storms and heavy rainfall is moving over north Louisiana this morning. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim…
cut 13 (06) “…southern half of the state”
There’s also a marginal risk for severe weather, large hail and damaging winds are possible.

The state’s tenth medical marijuana pharmacy has opened its doors in Kenner. Crescent City Therapeutics owner Lovie Rodgers says they offer drive-thru services….
cut 8 (06) “….your day”
In order to buy medical marijuana in Louisiana, you need a recommendation from a licensed doctor.

Crawfish prices keep falling. Laney King is the co-founder of the Crawfish App….
cut 12 (08) “…for a sack”
King says consumers can expect to pay an average of $6.99 a pound for crawfish already boiled.

While crawfish prices are falling, gas prices are rising. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased seven cents in the last week to $3.10. That’s up 17-cents from a month ago.

A vote by the East Baton Rouge Metro Council to limit live music events at the River Center to no more than 35-hundred attendees over the next 30 years means LSU can move forward with plans to build a new sports and entertainment arena on its campus. LSU’s Cody Worsham says taxpayer dollars or the Tiger Athletic Foundation will not pay for this facility. He says developers would pay for construction….
cut 5 (13) “….entertainment acts”
Worsham says blueprints could come out this summer.

A new medical marijuana pharmacy has opened in Jefferson Parish. Crescent City Therapeutics Owner Lovie Rodgers says the Kenner pharmacy will serve the state’s second most populated parish.
Cut 7 (10) “…Grand Isle.”
Rodgers says they offer free delivery for the greater New Orleans area.

Crawfish prices have dropped another a dollar a pound this week. Crawfish App co-founder Laney King says consumers can expect to pay an average of $6.99 a pound as prices have been dropping since the start of March…
cut 11 (12) “…the supply”
King says if you’re looking for a sack of crawfish, it should cost you around 150-dollars.

If you have outdoor plans this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, be prepared to dodge rain drops. Some strong storms have been moving through north Louisiana this morning and heavy rainfall is in the forecast for south Louisiana today and Sunday. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says a severe storm is possible too…
cut 14 (10) “…weekend

The USA Today Network is reporting a Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone is coming to Richland Parish. Congresswoman Julia Letlow says it will attract new industry and jobs to produce renewable biofuel to power combustion engines. There’s enough woody biomass in the area to support at least one major refinery and other bio-based projects.

The passage of an ordinance by the East Baton Rouge Metro Council that limits live music events at River Center, means plans for a new arena on LSU’s campus can move forward…
cut 1 (33) “….I’m Collen Crain”

It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and a lucky one for mudbug fans as we’ve seen another dollar drop in the average price for a pound of crawfish. Crawfish App co-founder Laney King says consumers can expect to pay an average of $6.99 a pound for boiled crawfish this weekend.
Cut 10 (11) “…some are lower.”
King says you can find live crawfish for as low as $3.75 a pound on The Crawfish App.

We’re seeing strong storms across north Louisiana this morning and heavy rainfall is also possible today and Sunday across south Louisiana. But LSU climatologist Barry Keim says Saturday does not look like a complete washout…
cut 15 (12) “….on Sunday”