Most of the state will see temperatures in the 90s this weekend LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim noted, the shift marks a turning point from the unusually mild spring, as locals brace for the intense Louisiana summer months.
Cut 4 (09) “…brace yourselves.”
The House Education Committee revised a bill to prevent hazing, initially requiring a semester-long course for students joining campus groups. Due to cost concerns, it was replaced with a two-hour annual training. The bill was proposed by New Orleans Democrat Delisha Boyd after Southern University student Caleb Wilson’s hazing-related death. She was disappointed but called the change a starting point and emphasized educating students on hazing’s legal consequences.
Cut 8 (06) “…across our state.”
Addis native John Foster is back in Los Angeles, preparing for Sunday’s season finale of American Idol. He returned after a whirlwind day in his hometown, which included a parade and a mini-concert. Earlier in the day, the 18-year-old LSU pre-med student stopped by the State Capitol, where lawmakers issued a proclamation in his honor. Foster said he makes it a point on American Idol to mention that he’s proud to be from Louisiana.
Cut 9 (08) “…I am, absolutely.” (applause fades)
For the first time in 25 years, there will be no Saints Games on primetime television this season. WWL Saints Analyst Mike Detillier isn’t surprised. He says the Saints made three primetime appearances last season and stunk up the field in every one of them.