BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Businesses in Omaha, Nebraska, are ready for purple and gold pandemonium as LSU fans flock to the city for the 2023 men's College World Series. "There's a lot of teams that bring great fans, but it's just a little bit of a different party when the Tigers are in town," said Pat McEvoy, a manager at Rocco's Pizza and Cantina. "When LSU doesn't make it (to the World Series), I think the city (of Omaha) is a little sad," said Jack Barrett, a manager at Barrett's Barleycorn Pub & Grill. LSU baseball advanced to the College World Series this year for the first time since 2017. Only one of the seven candidates in the Louisiana governor’s race this year offered a strong defense of former President Donald Trump following his indictment on federal charges. That candidate, Attorney General Jeff Landry, who has Trump’s endorsement, said the indictment "gives the appearance that the government is weaponizing the Department of Justice for political gain.” None of the seven candidates in Louisiana believes that Trump should drop out of the race. LSU is keeping traditional SEC West rival Alabama on its football schedule for the 2024 season but adding a new face: A home game with Oklahoma will mark the first time that the Tigers and Sooners will meet on either school's campus. The previous three meetings between LSU and OU were in bowl games. The SEC announced the matchups Wednesday night. Dates will be revealed at a later time. Read more about the Tigers' 2024 schedule here. | 