The House Governmental Affairs Committee approves a closed party primary bill supported by Governor Jeff Landry. Carencro Representative Julie Emerson’s proposal would shift, federal, statewide and certain judicial elections from a jungle primary system to a closed party primary. New Orleans Democrat Candace Newell says this is a big change and legislators should not rush this…
Cut 7 (12) “…dedicate to it”
Opponents also raised concerns that Independents will be disenfranchised because they can’t vote in the primaries. But Emerson says that’s not accurate…
Cut 8 (12) “…party.”
The proposal passed on an 11-to-4 vote and heads to the House floor.

The Saints have fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael. Carmichael was the offensive coordinator for the last 15 seasons and he’s been with the franchise for 18 years. After missing the playoffs for a third consecutive season, change felt inevitable according to the host of the Locked On Saints podcast Ross Jackson.
Cut 4 (12) “.. offensive system”

Louisiana Tech’s Athletic Director is heading to Ole Miss. After serving the university for three years marked by some major challenges, Dr. Eric Wood will become a Senior Deputy AD at Ole Miss. Tech President Dr. Jim Henderson says Wood will be missed
Cut 15 (11) “…in the classroom”
A search for a new A-D at Tech is underway.