Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. Peterson stated “It is a disease. From time to time I have relapsed”. Peterson was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police.

The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. The Tigers are the number one seed and the defending SEC meet champions. LSU Gymnastics coach DD Breaux says the season started rough because of injuries, but ever since beating the Crimson Tide in January, the team has taken off…

Cut 7 (12) “…we got this”

Louisiana’s elected leaders have condemned the comments made by Iowa Congressman Steve King, who said FEMA officials told him Hurricane Katrina victims were just looking for handouts, while Iowans take care of each other. Governor Edwards called the comments disgusting and disheartening, while Jefferson Parish Congressman Steve Scalise said the remarks absurd and offensive. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves agrees

Cut 9 (07) “…ridiculous.”

Graves also says the Cajun Navy is an excellent example of how Louisiana residents help each other and other states during disasters.

The LSU men’s basketball team is getting ready for its next test in the NCAA Tournament as they meet up with sixth-seeded Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. Point guard Anthony Cowan averages 16 points a game to lead the Terrapins. Interim head coach Tony Benford says this game will come down to who wins the paint and the rebounding battle…

Cut 14 (10) “great matchup”

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