The Pelicans and GM Dell Demps have mutually agreed to part ways after nearly a decade with the organization.  Bourbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says frequent turnover just isn’t the Benson family’s style, and the owners tend to be patient when it comes to firing team leaders, as evidenced by recent history with the Saints…

Cut 13 (11) “…their jobs”
Owner Gayle Benson released a statement saying  “I would like to assure our fans that I am prepared to provide any, and all, resources required to compete for championships.”

Representative Garret Graves says after talking with President Trump, he’s confident funding for Louisiana flood control and prevention projects will not be jeopardized as a result of the President’s declaration of a national emergency to gain access to a total of 8 billion dollars of funding for additional southern border wall construction. Graves says this was the result of frequent conversations with the White House. The administration says they are seeking to divert funds from projects that are deemed as a lower priority or non-essential repairs.
After three and a half days in the courtroom, a jury has found a 19 year old man not guilty of murder in the stabbing death of a St. Amant High School Student.  Jacob Westbrook was 16 at the time when he got into altercation that would leave 18-year old Todd TJ Toups Jr. dead.  Westbook’s attorney Jarrett Ambreau says in a time in which the system often comes into question as it relates to race, this case showed the system isn’t broken.
Cut 11 (12)   “…the system worked.”
The Ethics Board has reversed a November decision to bar a Baton Rouge woman who was running for office from using campaign funds to pay for childcare expenses. There was significant public outcry over the decision, due to the board previously allowing men the same right. Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray celebrated the decision, saying it’s another step towards clearing a backlog of cultural & political policies designed to keep women out of politics.
Cut 8 (10) “…to run.”