Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone will face off in what is likely to be the only gubernatorial debate of the run-off October 30th on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. LPB partnered with Council for a Better Louisiana to host the debate, and CABL President Barry Erwin says the discussion will be broken into seven sections over the course of the hour.
The program will begin at 7 PM and is stream-able on LPB.org.
The Pelicans announce rookie sensation and first overall pick Zion Williamson will miss the next six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his knee. Williamson was expected to miss tommorow’s season opener against the Raptors in Toronto, and the home opener Friday against the Mavericks. In the meantime Williamson’s absence clairifies the team’s starting lineup, as former Lakers forward Brandon Ingram will slot into the positional void left open by the injury.
Saints QB Drew Brees intends to practice with the team this week ahead of their Week 8 clash with the Cardinals this Sunday. In an interview with WWL Radio, Brees says this week’s practice will be the gauge on the possibility of a return.
Cut 7 (12) “…range of motion.”
The Saints are on a five-game win streak with Teddy Bridgewater starting in the absence of Brees.
Five predominantly African American churches in Crowley have been vandalized since July, with the most recent incident being discovered this morning. Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard says thankfully so far damage to the churches has been limited, but it’s still unnerving for congregants…
The first incident occurred in early July, with the rest occurring within the last month.