Governor-elect Jeff Landry has named former Louisiana Speaker of the House Taylor Barras as his Commissioner of Administration. Barras, Assessor of Iberia Parish, will replace outgoing Commissioner Jay Dardenne. Landry says it makes sense to have someone with legislative experience in the vital role of commissioner.
Landry also selected Patrick Goldsmith as deputy commissioner of administration.
Nicholls State University spokesperson Jared David says they have broken ground on a new state-of-the-art Coastal Center and cut the ribbon on a new athletic practice facility. David says having a coastal center at the epicenter of coastal erosion along the Atchafalaya River is significant.
LSU Tigers Football Coach Brian Kelly says Quarterback Jayden Daniels is improving after taking a hit in the head in the Alabama game on Saturday. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The Country Music Awards airs live tonight from Nashville and a handful of Louisianans are up for multiple awards. Lainey Wilson of Baskin is nominated in nine categories. Making her the most nominated artist at the CMA’s for a second year. Kix Brooks and Jordan Davis of Shreveport are also nominated for multiple awards.