Nick Saban shocked the sports world on Wednesday by announcing his retirement at the age of 72. Saban won seven national championships, six at Alabama and his first was at LSU in 2003. Baton Rouge native Michael Clayton was a star receiver on that team and there’s a reason why Saban won 292 games…
Cut 16 (13) “..under his leadership.”
Border security is a top priority among Republicans. US House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with President Biden Wednesday about more funding to hire additional Border Patrol agents to reduce the number of crossings. Johnson and Republicans are insisting on tougher border policies.
Congress must pass spending bills by the 19th to avoid a government shutdown.
National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist Gary Chatelain says there’s the potential for severe weather in the northwest region of the state tomorrow.
He says an artic blast will also send temperatures into freezing conditions around Sunday night into next week.
Sports betting has been legal in Louisiana for just over 2 years and nearly 90 percent of sports betting is done on a mobile device. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says West Louisiana Truck stop bordering Texas see visitors coming in just to make their wager, especially during the NFL regular season.
Cut 11 (11) “…back into Texas.”
In the 2-year period, around Five Billion Dollars in Bets have been placed in the Bayou State.