Former state lawmaker and BESE member Paul Hollis now has his dream job, as he’s been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the director of the U.S. Mint. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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In just two days, Louisiana will show itself off to the world when it glides its float along the streets of Pasadena, California, for the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says they’ve been working hard getting the float, titled “Gulf to Gumbo,” ready for Thursday morning’s big show.
Louisiana Tech is playing in its second straight Independence Bowl today, as the Bulldogs take on Coastal Carolina at one p.m. in Shreveport. Head coach Sonny Cumbie will face off against Chanticleers’ interim head coach Jeremiah Johnson, who served as Tech’s defensive coordinator in 2024. Cumbie says this year’s defense is a little bit different than Johnson’s from last year.
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LSU’s football season is over and newly hired head coach, Lane Kiffin has a big task in front of him as he must rebuild a roster that went 7-and-6 this season. Kiffin says signing high-caliber players out of the transfer portal will be critical to their success in 2026, and appearing on Talk 107-3 Baton Rouge, LSU Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard said LSU officials have all the confidence in Kiffin to get the job done.