The LSU Board of Supervisors moves to authorize new President Wade Rousse to officially fire former football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Board Chair Scott Ballard announced the unanimous passage of John Carmouche’s motion.

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Kelly’s lawsuit is seeking to force the school to pay his entire buyout.

The Trump administration unveils a draft five-year oil and gas leasing plan, which will in part hold seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says thanks to modern technology, it’s possible to explore for oil and gas while protecting the environment.

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Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in New Orleans this weekend for the Saints game against the Falcons — but not just to watch the game. Andre Champagne has more…

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Brees might not recognize the home team based on the look they’ll be sporting Sunday. That’s because the Saints will be wearing a uniform combination they have never worn before – black from head to toe. Thanks to a new rule governing alternate helmets, they’re wearing their black alternate helmets with their regular black jerseys and black pants.