There’s one Republican who will NOT be challenging Bill Cassidy next year. There’s been speculation that Congresswoman Julia Letlow could add her name to the primary ballot. But during an interview with Brian Haldane on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge, Letlow says she’s happy where she is, and she’ll be seeking re-election to her current seat in the House.
The lack of proper restraint may have been the difference between life and death for one Covington girl. State Police say eight-year-old Jewel Leger was riding in a Toyota Camry that, for an unknown reason, veered off Highway 40 in St. Tammany Parish yesterday morning. Trooper Mark Gremillion says the driver was restrained and suffered moderate injuries, but Jewel was not as fortunate.
Southeastern Louisiana University is the latest school to report strong enrollment numbers. It boosted its enrollment from last year by almost eight-percent to more than 15-thousand-500. President Dr. William Wainwright says one reason for the strong enrollment number is the school’s commitment to offer degree programs that will be of good use to students here in Louisiana.
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Southeastern’s football team, meanwhile, travels 48 miles west, mostly along I-12, to take on LSU Saturday in a game that’s not expected to be close. LSU coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier will play despite a torso injury. It’s an injury Nussmeier suffered during preseason camp, and Kelly says Nuss is feeling better.