Even though two U.S. House races remain pending, attention is starting to shift to next year’s gubernatorial election. Pollster John Couvillon says given the pounding Democrats laid on Republicans across the country – and Jamie Davis’ near-miss against Julia Letlow in Louisiana – several high-profile Democrats will likely be considering a run for the state’s top office.

Cut 4 (10) “…perhaps some others.”

Former Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has told the Advocate he has no plans of returning to politics.

In St. Tammany Parish, investigators say Reverend Daniel Okafor has been arrested for stealing money from St. Jane de Chantal Parish Church in Abita Springs for almost three years. Sheriff’s Lieutenant Suzanne Carboni says Reverend Okafor was diverting 21-thousand dollars in church funds for personal use.

Cut 10 (10) “…monetary instrument abuse.”

Reverend Okafor was arrested this morning.

ESPN and The College Football Playoff  have agreed to double the size of the playoff, increasing the field to 24 teams starting next year. LSU Coach Lane Kiffin is in favor of the expanded field…

Cut 8 (08) “….getting in”

LSU still has a chance to get in this year’s playoff, but they will need to beat Texas and Tennessee the next two weeks to have any shot.

An ugly brawl broke out at the conclusion of Grambling’s three point loss to Arkansas Pine Bluff on Saturday. Fourteen Grambling players have been suspended and nine players for the U-A-P-B have been suspended. Grambling Coach Mickey Joseoph says his players need to learn to control their emotions…

Cut 14 (12) “…high road”

It’s the second straight season the Grambling football team has been involved in a big fight during a game.