Multiple reports say Joe Alleva is out as LSU’s athletics director. Alleva’s contract is set to expire next year and Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says this could be a good time for the head of athletics to step down or retire…
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Alleva has been heavily criticized for his handling of basketball coach Will Wade’s suspension.

Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is under hospice care as she battles cancer. Blanco’s one term in office was marked by Hurricane Katrina and the destruction it left behind. Franklin Representative Sam Jones says Blanco worked tirelessly to bring evacuees back home and wasn’t afraid to stand up to the White House…
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Blanco is 76-years-old.

The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a petition today asking the U-S Supreme Court to strike down a Louisiana law that says abortion doctors must have admitting privileges at a local hospital. Shreveport clinic administrator Cathleen Pittman says the legislation could leave the state with just one clinic, which isn’t good…
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Supporters of the law say it will help ensure the safety of the woman.

Over 1.2 million dollars has been raised for the burned St. Landry Parish churches on a GoFundMe page. Seventh District Missionary Baptist Association President Freddie Jack says the historic congregations are hoping for help from their insurance, but one of them is looking at some heavy costs.
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The Goal Fund Me goal was one-point-eight million.