LSU Manship School of Mass Communication Chair, Robert Mann says he will step down at the end of the academic year following Governor-Elect Jeff Landry’s victory. Mann said he doesn’t want Landry to punish the school because of his presence.
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Mann has been with LSU for 18 years and has been a vocal critic of state government not spending money to build the school a new campus library.

Governor-Elect Jeff Landry has been quiet since his big election victory on Saturday night. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry has an extra month to prepare for his administration by winning in the primary, instead of a November run-off…
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Landry will be sworn in on January 6th.

A new report ranks Louisiana 48th in the country for the health of its women and children. Pediatrician Dr. Artethusa Kirk with United Health Care says an increase in overdose deaths among adult women helped produce the negative ranking…
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Another concerning statistic, a 55-percent increase in firearm deaths among children. A high infant mortality rate is also a challenge for Louisiana.

LSU’s offense ranks among the best in the country in seven different categories. Coach Brian Kelly says what this group is doing is special…
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The high scoring LSU Tigers host Army on Saturday night.