One of the nation’s top high school running backs in the nation has committed to LSU. Destrehan’s John Emery is rated as the second best running back in the country, according to 24-7 sports. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says Emery could be the next great running back to come through Baton Rouge
Cut 3 (11) “…that caliber”
Emery committed to Georgia during the summer, but de-committed 12 days later after watching the Tigers upset the Bulldogs in Death Valley.
Governor Edwards is criticizing a decision by Interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to publicly claim the former Mayor of New Roads “illegally cast his ballot” in the midterm election, when further review showed Robert Myer was actually eligible to vote. Ardoin says he made that assertion after discovering Myer’s name was never added to the “can’t vote” list after his conviction in January.
Cut 6 (08) “…felon.”
Louisiana residents woke up to cold temps around the state today, with some in the northern portions of the state experiencing record-setting snowfall. National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Mario Valverde says the snowfall was seen spanning several parishes, but the area with the most accumulation this morning is Monroe.
National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist Rob Meginia says most of the state will see temps at or below freezing tonight and going into tomorrow morning, with the coastal areas likely being the only area spared of getting that low.
Cut 11 (07) “…in the mid 30s.”
The NWS says tonight is the night to bundle up people, pets, pipes, and plants.