Get ready for a cold start to the work week on Monday, with temperatures in the 30s in some parts of the state. Tuesday morning will be even colder, with sub-freezing temperatures likely in central Louisiana. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chanelle Stigger says if you think that weather is unusual for Louisiana, you’re absolutely right.
But before the weather does its nosedive, may I interest you in taking in the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond this weekend? You can catch a very special performance by Cy the Sword Swallower! Cyrus Penn wows crowds by swallowing swords. I’m not making this up. Penn says – and I agree – don’t even think of trying it at home!
LSU looks to upset fourth ranked Alabama Saturday night. Cornerback Mansoor Delane (MAHN-soor duh-LANE) is eager to face one of the best passing offenses in the country…
Kickoff is at 6:30; LSU is a ten and a half-point underdog.
It may be a disappointing season for LSU football, but it’s a season that sousaphonist Kent Broussard will never forget. He’s the 66-year-old who successfully tried out for the Golden Band from Tigerland after retiring from his accounting career. Appearing on the Kelly Clarkson Show this week, Broussard said he had to be accepted just like any other applicant, then he had to submit a YouTube video just to be invited to preseason camp.
Cut 10 (09) “…how they march.”
Broussard said prior to launching his plan to make the band, he had not picked up a tuba in 45 years.