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LSU Schedules Saturday Make Up Classes
To make up for the two days LSU canceled classes for the National Championship, students have just found out they'll now have to go to class on for a couple of Saturdays to make up for it.
State Senator Page Cortez Announces Committee Assignments
Cortez will preside over the State Senate when they convene in March.
Betty White Celebrates Her 98th Birthday Today
The 'golden girl' of our hearts is still going strong two years shy of 100 years old.
WATCH LIVE: Governor Edwards Sworn-In For 2nd Term
The festivities are underway on the steps of the Capitol.
Acadiana Delegation Split On Louisiana House Leadership Vote
Vote scheduled today in Baton Rouge as the legislature gets to work.
$10,000 Mega Millions Winner Sold in Louisiana
Lottery players in Louisiana continue to have a hot hand when it comes to the multi-state lottery drawings.
Edwards Inauguration Almost an After Thought to Football
Louisiana's Governor will be sworn in for his second term this morning. But the celebrations and ceremonies are taking a big backseat to football.
LSU, Clemson Put Golden Age of Wide Receivers on Display
The increased emphasis on the passing game in college football has given rise to a Golden Age of wide receivers
Coach O’s Hometown Says National Championship Game is Special
Larose has its purple and gold ready for the big game.
[UPDATE] Authorities Identify Storm Victims
Three people were killed and at least one person was hurt as storms moved across northwest Louisiana late Friday night and into early Saturday morning.
Saints WR Says He Played Last Week With Broken Hand
Saints WR Says He Played Last Week With Broken Hand
Academy Donates LSU Gear To Fire Fighters Before Big Game
One local business did that by making sure the fire department had just the tools they needed to celebrate an LSU win over Clemson during Monday's big championship game.