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Hour 1: LSU baseball's good weekend and Combine standouts

Author: Audacy March 2, 2026 Duration: 21:08

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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker from Audacy is your daily companion for staying ahead of the news cycle. Each morning, Tommy cuts through the noise to bring you the days breaking headlines, sharp analysis, and clear context, all in an engaging, conversational style. Beyond the top stories, the podcast keeps you fully updated with weather, sports, traffic, and more, so you can start your day informed and prepared. Listeners can expect timely coverage of major events, smart perspectives on issues that matter locally and nationally, and practical information that fits into a busy routine. Whether you catch every show or listen episodes on demand, this podcast delivers a fast-moving, news-first experience that respects your time while keeping you in the know.

* We’ll recap LSU baseball’s weekend games and break down how LSU women’s basketball finished the regular season * We’ll go over the NFL combine standouts — good and bad — with Mike Detillier. Who are some of the options for the Saints at #8?

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