A national reporter is criticizing LSU for a billboard that congratulates the school’s gymnastics team for finishing as national runner ups. Sports Business Reporter for the Action Network Darren Rovell appeared on ESPN Radio in Baton Rouge, Alexandria and New Orleans said you shouldn’t celebrate a second place finish…
cut 6 (08) “….way to go”
Rovell tweeted on Sunday that a school should not put up a billboard for coming in second, which resulted in over one-thousand comments, many from LSU fans who disagreed with Rovell’s take.

A bill is expected to be heard in a Senate committee today that would exempt feminine hygiene products and diapers from the state sales tax. Louisiana Budget Project Director Jan Moller says the precedent is already there, as the state constitution exempts “necessities” like groceries, prescriptions, and utilities.

Governor Edwards says if it reaches his desk, he would sign legislation concealing the identity of companies that sell the state lethal injection chemicals. Matt Doyle spoke to the bill’s sponsor…
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Two people died early Sunday when their vehicle hit a deer while traveling on Highway 821 in Lincoln Parish. State Police say after the Chevy Tahoe hit the deer, the vehicle struck several trees, killing 29-year-old Christopher Brady of Choudrant, and his passenger, 27-year-old Savannah Holden of Ruston.