Louisiana
How to watch Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs. James Madison Dukes: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
Who’s Playing
James Madison Dukes @ Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Current Records: James Madison 13-0, Louisiana 7-6
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What to Know
We’ve got another exciting Sun Belt matchup on schedule as the James Madison Dukes and the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns are set to tip at 8:00 p.m. ET on January 4th at Cajundome. James Madison will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Saturday, the Dukes wrapped up 2023 with a 82-65 victory over the Bobcats.
James Madison can attribute much of their success to Terrence Edwards Jr., who scored 17 points along with five rebounds and three steals, and T.J. Bickerstaff, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, it’s hard to win when you don’t work as a unit and post 11 fewer assists than your opponent, a fact Louisiana found out the hard way on Saturday. They fell 75-61 to the Thundering Herd. The result shouldn’t come as a shock considering that’s the fewest points Louisiana has scored all season.
Louisiana struggled to work together and finished the game with only six assists. That’s the fewest assists they’ve managed all season.
The Dukes’ win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 93.3 points per game. As for the Ragin Cajuns, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
Thursday’s matchup is shaping up to be a scrappy contest: James Madison have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40.2 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for Louisiana, though, as they’ve been averaging only 33.3 rebounds per game. Given James Madison’s sizeable advantage in that area, Louisiana will need to find a way to close that gap.
As for their next game, James Madison is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 5.5 points. This contest will be their sixth straight as the favorites (so far over this stretch they are 4-1 against the spread).
Odds
James Madison is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Louisiana, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Dukes as a 6-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 157 points.
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Series History
Louisiana and James Madison both have 1 win in their last 2 games.
- Feb 18, 2023 – James Madison 74 vs. Louisiana 68
- Nov 23, 2016 – Louisiana 82 vs. James Madison 70
Louisiana
Construction firm drops rezoning request for expansion in Louisiana’s Hungarian settlement
A request for rezoning is being dropped after residents of Louisiana’s Hungarian settlement expressed concerns that the move would bring industrial work to their area.
More than 70 people gathered Tuesday for a Livingston Parish zoning meeting, expecting to discuss a proposed rezoning of roughly 37 acres along Strawberry Lane from light commercial to heavy industrial for PALA, an industrial construction firm eying an expansion.
But the item was pulled from the docket a few hours prior and did not go to a vote.
Strawberry Lane is in the largest rural Hungarian settlement in the United States, between the rural towns of Albany and Springfield in the parish. Since discovering the proposal about a month ago, residents have expressed dismay over the potential project and its implications for the future of their settlement.
The day after the meeting, PALA Group President and CEO Scott Barringer said the company will continue to expand but not rezone to heavy industrial in an effort to keep residents happy, which was why the item was pulled from the zoning agenda.
“We didn’t need the zoning … it was just a misunderstanding,” he said.
The rezoning was tied to a proposed expansion for PALA, which specializes in metal fabrication and has its headquarters in Baton Rouge. PALA announced a $1.9 million investment in August to build a new shop and expand operations, with some Livingston Parish leaders celebrating the expansion for adding 14 new jobs and retaining 35 employees.
Next to the proposed rezoning site, PALA already operates a 70,000-square-foot fabrication facility under a light commercial zoning classification, according to the parish zoning map.
This expansion will happen under its current commercial zoning classification, Barringer confirmed.
Joe Erdey, parish councilman for the area, praised PALA’s decision to not change the zoning, but said he would “believe it when I see it.”
“We will be on guard watching for it,” he said. “Only time is going to tell us the answer.”
Many residents said they welcomed businesses, including PALA’s existing site, but were afraid an industrial zoning classification would be a calling card for more industries to come to the settlement.
“Other people are going to come in nearby and get industrial zoning just because they can,” said Nathan Miller, who lives on the road behind Strawberry Lane, on Tuesday.
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
16-40-56-64-66, Mega Ball: 04
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
5-8-4
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
1-7-5-0
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
5-9-5-1-1
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
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