U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says he won’t be running for governor of Louisiana. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says Cassidy is the ranking Republican member of the senate committee on health care, education, employment, and retirement policies. Cross says Cassidy’s history of bipartisanship will also be helpful.
Cut 5 (09) “…divided government.”
The SEC West champion LSU Tigers host the UAB Blazers on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. The Bayou Bengals have their ticket punched to play Georgia in the SEC Title game in two weeks, but Coach Brian Kelly says that has no bearing on their game against the Blazers…
Kickoff is at 8pm.
The great resignation is on at Twitter, after billionaire Elon Musk purchased the social media platform. The hashtag R-I-P Twitter is trending, and some users are concerned it could shut down. Co-host of the podcast Tech Gumbo Haggai Davis says the potential demise of Twitter is forcing many users to contemplate whether to stay or go.
The Golden Band from Tigerland is the first marching band to ever receive a Grammy nomination. The band recorded the album Full Circle with alum Sean Ardoin last spring, and it’s received a nod as Best Regional Roots Music Album. LSU Band Director Dr. Kelvin Jones says it’s historic.
Cut 12 (11) “…like this.”
We’ll find out in February if they won.