The Pelicans have reportedly fired GM Dell Demps after nearly a decade of wheeling and dealing in the New Orleans front office. Burbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says Demps was on borrowed time after the Anthony Davis trade demand a few weeks ago, and the superstar’s antics in last night’s win over the Thunder all but sealed the GM’s fate…

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Davis’s trade demand was not met by the deadline last week, and he will play out the rest of the season as a Pelican.

The Ethics Board has reversed a November decision to bar a Baton Rouge woman who was running for office from using campaign funds to pay for childcare expenses. There was significant public outcry over the decision, due to the board previously allowing men the same right. Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray, who spoke at the hearing today, says barring moms from using those funds would likely have dissuaded many from even trying to run.

Cut 7 (09) “…to run.”

After three and a half days in the courtroom, a jury has found a 19 year old man not guilty of murder in the stabbing death of a St. Amant High School Student.  Jacob Westbrook was 16 at the time when he got into altercation that would leave 18-year old Todd TJ Toups Jr. dead.  Westbook’s attorney Jarrett Ambeau says this is the first good step in his client putting his life back together.

Cut 10 (09)“…long road ahead.”

The three main sports of LSU are killing it this year.  Football finished last season ranked in the top ten and recently scored the 5^th ranked recruiting class, while basketball is seeing a promising season and things are looking promising on the diamond as baseball is projected to start their season with top ranking.  Tiger Rag Associate Editor Tyler Nunez says it’s a rare occurrence for the planets to align for so much athletic success.

Cut 3 (08) “…on the right track.”

Nunez says all three are on track to be in the championship conversation in their next seasons.

The Ethics Board has reversed a November decision to bar a Baton Rouge woman who was running for office from using campaign funds to pay for childcare expenses directly related to the campaign. There was significant public outcry over the decision, due to the board previously allowing men the same right. Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray, who spoke at the hearing today, says she’s glad they’ve reversed the decision, but…

Cut 6 (09) “…the state.”

After three and a half days in the courtroom, a jury has found a 19 year old man not guilty of murder in the stabbing death of a St. Amant High School Student.  Jacob Westbrook was 16 at the time when he got into altercation that would leave 18-year old Todd TJ Toups Jr. dead.  Westbook’s attorney Jarrett Ambeau says the jury agreed that Westbrook acted in self-defense.

Cut 9 (13) “…essentially no reason.”

Dell Demps has reportedly been relieved of his duties as New Orleans Pelicans General Manager after nearly a decade with the franchise. This comes amid growing chaos surrounding the Pelicans and star Anthony Davis, who demanded a trade several weeks ago but was not shipped out before the deadline. Head Coach Coach Alvin Gentry is not happy with the disruption to his team’s season…

cut 30 (19) “…great job”  

Dell Demps has reportedly been relieved of his duties as New Orleans Pelicans General Manager after nearly a decade with the franchise. This comes admists growing chaos surrounding the Pelicans and star Anthony Davis, who demanded a trade several weeks ago but was not shipped out before the deadline. Demps has come under fire for failing to put much of any talent around a generational talent like Davis, and routinely shipping out first round draft picks in a win-now mentality that’s resulted in a team largely devoid of home grown talent.

President Trump announces he will sign an emergency declaration to pursue the border wall. Much of that money would reportedly come from Army Corps and/or FEMA disaster prevention and relief projects, a keen concern for hurricane prone Louisiana. Senator John Kennedy says he’s aware that’s a possibility…

Cut 10 (06) “…come from”

East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says he believes the Maxwell Gruver Act has had an impact on hazing in the wake of new allegations at LSU.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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After a year-long investigation, State Police have arrested fifteen suspects in connection with a Mardi Gras 2018 incident known as a ride out where participants would stop up highways and ride recklessly with motorcycle, ATVs and dirt bikes. The group has been linked to a string of dealership robberies as well.

Dell Demps has reportedly been relieved of his duties as New Orleans Pelicans General Manager after nearly a decade with the franchise. This comes amid growing chaos surrounding the Pelicans and star Anthony Davis, who demanded a trade several weeks ago but was not shipped out before the deadline. Demps has come under fire for failing to put much of any talent around a generational talent like Davis, and routinely shipping out first round draft picks in a win-now mentality that’s resulted in a team largely devoid of home grown talent.

That’s led to a situation like last night’s game, a surprising 131 122 win over the Thunder, where Davis exited the game with an injury, and left the arena before the game ended. Coach Alvin Gentry is clearly not happy with the team’s current situation, but praised the teams upset effort.

cut 30 (19) “…great job”

The number one ranked LSU baseball team takes the field for the first time in 2019 tonight when they host ULM at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers are one of the favorites to win the College World Series, because of the return of shortstop Josh Smith, who missed most of last season with a back injury. 2009 was the last time the Tigers won a national championship and Smith knows LSU fans are hungry for another title…
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ULM comes into the season, looking to improve on a 23-31 mark.

Also this weekend, Louisiana Tech is at Southeastern Louisiana. The Bulldogs return 24 players from a team that went 39-and-20 last season and just missed the NCAA Tournament.

And over in Lafayette, the Ragin Cajuns host 23rd ranked Texas. UL-Lafayette features three players who were named to the preseason All Sun Belt Conference team, Gunner Leger, Daniel Lahare and Hayden Cantrelle.

President Trump announces he will sign an emergency declaration to pursue the border wall. The declaration will likely be immediately challenged in Congress but would require an unlikely two-thirds override vote in both chambers. At that point, Senator John Kennedy says he expects the battle to shift to the courts.
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Kennedy says he would not vote to oppose the President’s State of Emergency.
Thursday’s arrest of 9 frat members at LSU over allegations of hazing comes after the passage of the Maxwell Gruver Act that was put into place to combat the activity by handing out harsher punishments for future incidents.  East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says this isn’t the only hazing case to come up since the act’s passage.
Cut 14 (08) “…kind of go along.”

After a year-long investigation, State Police have arrested fifteen suspects in connection with a Mardi Gras 2018 incident known as a ride out where participants would stop up highways and ride recklessly.  Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says ride outs of this nature have taken place in other cities across the country but is hopeful this investigation will keep another one from happening during this year’s Mardi Gras.
Cut 6 (10) “…please call 911.”

This morning in a 6-4 decision, the Ethics Board has decided candidates are permitted to use campaign funds to pay for childcare. In November, a female Baton Rouge candidate requested authorization and was denied as the board overruled a 2000 decision that allowed a man to use campaign funds for childcare. UL-Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says the optics of the November decision made it look like the board is trying to prevent moms from running for office.

President Trump announces he will sign an emergency declaration to pursue the border wall. The declaration will likely be immediately challenged in Congress but would require an unlikely two-thirds override vote in both chambers. At that point, Senator John Kennedy says he expects the battle to shift to the courts.
Cut 11 (09) “…Ninth Circuit”
Kennedy says he would not vote to oppose the President’s State of Emergency.
Thursday’s arrest of 9 frat members at LSU over allegations of hazing comes after the passage of the Maxwell Gruver Act that was put into place to combat the activity by handing out harsher punishments for future incidents.  East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says this isn’t the only hazing case to come up since the act’s passage.
Cut 14 (08) “…kind of go along.”

After a year-long investigation, State Police have arrested fifteen suspects in connection with a Mardi Gras 2018 incident known as a ride out where participants would stop up highways and ride recklessly.  Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says ride outs of this nature have taken place in other cities across the country but is hopeful this investigation will keep another one from happening during this year’s Mardi Gras.
Cut 6 (10) “…please call 911.”

The Ethics Board is reconsidering its decision to bar candidates from using campaign funds to pay for childcare this morning. In November, a female Baton Rouge candidate requested authorization and was denied as the board overruled a 2000 decision that allowed a man to use campaign funds for childcare. UL-Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says the optics of the decision make it look like the board is trying to prevent moms from running for office.

Cut 8 (08) “…the system.”

The state Ethics Board meets today to reconsider its previous decision to bar candidates from using campaign funds to pay for childcare. The ruling has received quite a bit of public flack, including from Governor Edwards. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Edwards’ opposition will be hard for the board to ignore.
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The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s office will soon begin the legal proceedings against the nine individuals charged with hazing pledges at LSU’s Delta Kappa Epsilon. D-A Hillar Moore credits the recently approved Maxwell Gruver Act for getting the authorities involved…
cut 15 (12) “…or its lost”

State Police have arrested 15 suspects and they are looking for dozens more connected to a “ride-out” in New Orleans on Mardi Gras 2018. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Shreveport police say a woman fatally shot her husband early this morning during a domestic dispute at the Cypress Landing Apartments. Authorities say the woman used a 22-caliber gun to kill her 29-year-old husband. The woman is reportedly in custody and no charges have been filed as of yet.

President Donald Trump is expected to declare a national emergency today to give him access for funds to build his long-promised border wall. Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says Democrats will oppose it, but don’t have enough votes to override the declaration. There will likely be legal action, but Kennedy says it appears the president has the constitutional authority to do it…
cut 12 (10) “….Congress”

After a year-long investigation, State Police arrest 15 suspects in connection with a Mardi Gras 2018 incident known as a ride out where participants stopped traffic by riding recklessly. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says many of the participants do no live in Louisiana….
Cut 4 (11) “…nearly eight hours.”
Matey says the search continues for dozens of other suspects.

East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore believes the recently approved Maxwell Gruver Act helped sparked an investigation into new hazing allegations at an LSU fraternity. Kevin Barnhart has the story….
voicer 3 (30) “….I’m Kevin Barnhart’

It’s opening day for college baseball. Top ranked LSU hosts ULM tonight and Tigers left fielder Daniel Cabrera is fired up
cut 16 (12) :…with them”
Also today, the Cajuns host 23rd ranked Texas and La Tech is at Southeastern.

President Trump is poised to declare a State of Emergency today in order to get the money he seeks to build up the Southern border wall…
voicer 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry has had enough of the Anthony Davis drama…
cut 29 (09) “…what is important”
Davis left the arena during the middle of last night’s win over Oklahoma City with an apparent shoulder injury.

The state ethics board today will reconsider its previous decision that candidates can not use campaign funds to help pay for child care costs. In November, a female Baton Rouge candidate seeking a House seat requested authorization, and was denied, as the board overruled a 2000 decision that allowed a man to use campaign funds for childcare. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the optics make it look like the board is trying to prevent moms from running for office.
Cut 8 (08) “…the system.”

State Troopers arrested 15 people and looking for dozens of more who participated in an event called the “2018 New Orleans Bike Life Mardi Gras Day Ride Out.” The “Ride Out” lasted nearly eight hours in different areas of the city on Mardi Gras day, disupting traffic flow by driving recklessly and intimidating other motorists. Trooper Melissa Matey says many of the bikes were stolen from commerical dealerships…
cut 5 (09) “…is ongoing”