We’re now hearing from the representative who helped get a ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving across the finish line in the legislature and into law. Slidell Republican Brian Glorioso says it was a long time coming.
Cut 3 (09) “…matters and issues.”
The new law makes handling a cell phone while driving a secondary offense.
A new study from Bankrate finds Louisiana has a cool housing market and New Orleans and Shreveport are among the coldest for their market size in the country. Data analyst Alex Gailey says the Bankrate Housing Heat Index looks at data from a variety of sources and Louisiana ranks below average in every category…
Cut 10 (08) “…population growth.”
Gailey says on the flip side, a cool housing market means more options for buyers.
Researchers determined the 2025 Gulf of Mexico dead zone is about the size of Connecticut. The zone represents an area of low to no oxygen, unable to support marine life. The most common way these nutrients make it to the Gulf is through runoff from fertilizers used throughout the Midwest. LSU Oceanography Professor Nancy Rabalais says many farmers are aware of the issue, and their efforts can help.
LSU is ranked ninth in the preseason Coaches Poll. Head coach Brian Kelly has seen a motivated group of players, especially in the trenches. He says ongoing position battles and a competitive culture make for great practices.
LSU opens the 2025 season on the road against Clemson.