The incumbent and the endorsee in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race qualified for the ballot on the third and final day of qualifying. Julia Letlow touted her work in the U.S. House, particularly working with the Trump administration with border security. "I went to the border. I saw how many people were making that tr...

Southwest Louisiana businessman Lee Mallett is the new chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors, replacing Scott Ballard. Mallett has been on the LSU Board for 14 years. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson says Mallett is not afraid to get involved in the day-to-day activities of the LSU System. "I thi...

President Trump has posthumously pardoned LSU legend Billy Cannon for his involvement in a counterfeiting scheme that resulted in him spending two-and-half years in prison. Billy Cannon's daughter, Bunnie Cannon, says the family is ecstatic over the news. "That gives us some relief, knowing that someone can overlo...

The sixth-ranked LSU women's basketball team will host one of its biggest games in program history tomorrow, when the Tigers take on No. 3 South Carolina. LSU hasn't beaten South Carolina since January of 2012, and head coach Kim Mulkey says she expects the sold-out Pete Maravich Assembly Center to be rocking. "It...

It is finally opening day for the 2026 LSU baseball team, with the Tigers beginning their national title defense against Milwaukee. Sophomore right-hander Casan Evans was named the opening day starter, and coach Jay Johnson says Evans has been ready to become a starter since last season ended. "His pitch ability's...