The Washington Post is reporting that the White House is planning to deploy up to a thousand National Guard troops to various cities throughout Louisiana. Congressman Troy Carter, whose district includes New Orleans, says Governor Landry and the Louisiana State Police have already implemented an alternative to the National Guard that has proven to lower crime in New Orleans – they established Troop NOLA.
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Landry was asked for his reaction during an economic development news conference this morning. He said reducing crime with the help of the National Guard will ultimately help attract business.
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New Orleans and Baton Rouge have been mentioned as cities where the White House may send National Guard troops.
The news conference Governor Landry held this morning was to announce four initiatives aimed at strengthening the business climate in Louisiana. One of them is the Driving Louisiana Opportunity Tour, in which Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois will meet directly with companies throughout the state. Landry says this won’t be a listening tour, this will be an action tour.
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It turns out that LSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Garrett Nussmeier has been playing through a torso injury that he suffered in preseason camp. Tiger Rag Magazine Editor Glen Guilbeau says it seems like LSU has a handle on the injury…
Coach Brian Kelly believes Nussmeier will be able to get over the injury during the bye week following the Ole Miss game on September 27th.