The man who helped craft the Tigers NCAA record-breaking offense, passing game coordinator Joe Brady, is reportedly moving on to the NFL. Matt Doyle has more.

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University of Louisiana at Monre President Nick Bruno has told the University of Louisiana System that he plans to retire by June 30th. Bruno has led ULM since 2010. During that time higher education saw cuts in state funding, despite that challenge Bruno was able to bring a medical school to campus.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces the Lower Chamber will vote to send two articles of impeachment to the Senate, a month after voting to impeach President Trump. The Speaker has attempted to leverage the delay into influence on how the trial would be conducted, but Senator John Kennedy says the Constitution is clear about who gets the set the rules for an impeachment trial.
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Democrats have cried foul over Senate Republican’s refusal to call certain witnesses or utilize new evidence in the upcoming trial.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has begun an I-10 widening and improvement project in Calcasieu Parish.  DOTD spokesperson Tammy York says the work will bump up the capacity and upgrade the surface of the road in the stretch just west of Sulfur.
Cut 3 (09)  “…a $45.5 million project.” 
York says the area is a fairly congested portion of I-10. The project is expected to wrap up in summer 2021.

The US House of Representatives votes to send two articles of impeachment to the Senate, a month after voting to impeach President Trump. Speaker Nancy Pelosi withheld the articles after disagreeing with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on how the trial should be held. Senator John Kennedy on the wait…
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The trial is expected to begin next week.

LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady is expected to leave Baton Rouge to take the offensive coordinator position with the Carolina Panthers. So who will replace Brady, Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says an analyst currently on staff, Jorge Munoz, might be the next guy up…
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UL Lafayette students and recent grads will get the opportunity to work directly with the Saints and the Pelicans as part of a newly signed partnership. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Authorities report a third person has died in Bossier Parish from early Saturday morning E-F 2 tornado that knocked down trees and damaged homes in the Haughton area. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Davis says 87-year-old Ira Jefferson was hospitalized with injuries from the tornado and passed away last night. Jefferson was an Army veteran and lived next door to an elderly couple who also died.

The U-S House has sent two articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate. Today’s vote comes one month after the House impeached Trump on allegations the president abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival and military aid was used as leverage. Louisiana Senator John Kennedy has slammed the House impeachment process and says the Senate will be fairer…
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LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady, who helped revolutionize the team’s offense, has reportedly agreed to become the next offensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says the move makes sense for the 30-year-old….
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LSU set an FBS record with 726 points scored during the national championship season.

The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans have named UL Lafayette as their official higher education partner. UL Lafayette spokesperson Eric Maron says the three-year collaborations will give students and recent grads access to internships, practical career experience, and networking opportunities.
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The Saints and Pelicans will also fund two annual scholarships.

Work began this week on widening I-10 to four lanes east of Sulphur. State department of transportation spokesperson Tammy York says at least two lanes in each direction will be maintained throughout the project, which is exected to be completed in the summer of 2021…
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The project will cost 45-million dollars.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces the Lower Chamber will vote to send two articles of impeachment to the Senate, a month after voting to impeach President Trump. The Speaker has attempted to leverage the delay into influence on how the trial would be conducted, but Senator John Kennedy says the Constitution is clear about who gets the set the rules for an impeachment trial.
Cut 7 (11) “proceedings”
Democrats have cried foul over Senate Republican’s refusal to call certain witnesses or utilize new evidence in the upcoming trial.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has begun an I-10 widening and improvement project in Calcasieu Parish.  DOTD spokesperson Tammy York says the work will bump up the capacity and upgrade the surface of the road in the stretch just west of Sulfur.York says the area is a fairly congested portion of I-10.
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The project is expected to wrap up in summer 2021.
Clay Schexnayder’s surprising election as House Speaker elicits very different reactions from Democrats and Republicans. Matt Doyle has more.

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces the Lower Chamber will vote to send two articles of impeachment to the Senate, a month after voting to impeach President Trump. Pelosi has withheld the articles after a disagreement on how the trial should be held. Senator John Kennedy says the waiting game has been embarrassing.
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Representatives Schiff, Nadler, and five other Democrats have been named impeachment managers and will prosecute the case in the Senate.
Smoking is not allowed in the Superdome but that didn’t stop several LSU players including quarterback Joe Burrow from lighting up a cigar following the team’s victory over Clemson in the national championship game. Baton Rouge defense attorney and cigar enthusiast Franz Borghardt says he couldn’t help but wonder how many of the guys who were partaking were under 21, which is a violation of federal law.
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Saints QB Drew Brees turns 41 today, and coming off a disappointing end to the season there’s questions as to what his age means for the team going forward. Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says he fully expects Brees will be back in Black and Gold, but it’s obvious that his physical ability has deteriorated quickly over the past few years.
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Coach Payton says he expects Drew will be back, which likely means backup Teddy Bridgewater, who went 5 and 0 while Brees was injured, will leave in free agency.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has begun an I-10 widening and improvement project in Calcasieu Parish.  DOTD spokesperson Tammy York says the work will bump up the capacity and upgrade the surface of the road in the stretch just west of Sulfur.
Cut 3 (09)  “…a $45.5 million project.” 
York says the area is a fairly congested portion of I-10. The project is expected to wrap up in summer 2021.

Chairman of the House Republican Delegation Blake Miguez is frustrated Gonzales Representative Clay Schexnayder was elected House Speaker over Albany Representative Sherman Mack. The GOP House delegation publically backed Mack and Miguez says based on last November’s election, the House was set to carry out a conservative agenda…
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Former Saints special teams standout and ALS advocate Steve Gleason will receive the Congressional Gold Medal this afternoon at the US Capitol. Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and in that time he has helped over 15,000 people deal with the crippling disease through the Team Gleason charitable organization…
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The distinction is the highest honor Congress can bestow on a civilian and fewer than 200 have been a recipient and Gleason is the first NFL player to get the award.

It’s against the law to smoke in the Superdome, but that didn’t stop LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and several players from partaking in a post-game cigar after beating Clemson. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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University of Louisiana at Monre President Nick Bruno has told the University of Louisiana System that he plans to retire by June 30th. Bruno has led ULM since 2010. During that time higher education saw cuts in state funding, despite that challenge Bruno was able to bring a medical school to campus.

Is there a rift within the Louisiana Republican Party? Twenty-three Republicans in the House voted against the majority of the GOP House delegation when they voted for Representative Clay Schexnayder of Ascension Parish as House Speaker.
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That’s Erath Representative Blake Miguez who chairs the House Republican delegation. He says Sherman Mack from Livingston Parish was the better choice to lead a conservative agenda in the House.

Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Randall Gaines is elated over the election of Schexnayder as House Speaker. Gaines believes Schexnayder will split up legislative leadership positions more fairly than Mack would…
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Former Saints special teams standout and A-L-S advocate, Steve Gleason, receives the Congressional Gold Medal today. U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says the distinction is the highest honor Congress can bestow on a civilian and fewer than 200 have been a recipient…
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The Team Gleason organization has helped raise millions of dollars to benefit thousands of A-L-S patients.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees turns 41-years-old and will be a free agent in March. So what does the future hold for the future Hall of Famer. Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson expects Brees will be back, but he predicts back-up Q-B Teddy Bridgewater will sign a long-term contract with another team…
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