LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva says the elimination of a tax break in the GOP tax reform bills could be disastrous to collegiate athletics. LSU and many other schools require donations to purchase tickets, and Alleva is concerned those donations will go away, if fans can no longer claim 80-percent of the donation as a tax deduction….:
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Alleva says LSU receives about 50-million dollars from this revenue stream as reportedly 45-thousand football season tickets require a donation to the school.

According to a recent survey, Louisianans are researching butt implants more than any other plastic surgery procedure. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Oren Tessler says having a bigger behind is the latest trend, especially with celebrities:
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According to The Advocate, sources familiar with the announcement by the Governor later this afternoon say a newly formed technology company will be relocating to New Orleans that would bring about 2,000 new tech jobs. Governor Edwards is set to announce details this afternoon at 2pm at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. His office described it as “one of the most significant economic development announcements in Louisiana history.”

A new phone app has been created to help you keep tabs on how elected officials vote on various issues…:
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