The national championship LSU football team is heading to the White House to be honored by President Trump on Friday afternoon. No word on what the team will eat. Last year, Clemson was served McDonald’s and Burger King as the government shutdown was ongoing.

The Tigers championship run has resulted in record-breaking merchandise sales…
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And LSU says it’s working with the NCAA as they investigate Odell Beckham Junior handing out money to players following the national championship game.

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meets today at 10 AM to discuss the selection of a new Superintendent of Education. John White plans to step down later this year. Governor John Bel Edwards, who began his second term this week, says White’s departure provides a great opportunity for the state…
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Edwards and White did not see eye-to-eye on several public school education issues.

ULM also needs to find a new president. Nick Bruno has announced he plans to retire by June 30th. Bruno has led ULM since 2010 and during that time saw cuts in state funding, but despite that challenge, he brought a medical school to campus, which Bruno says is a big part of his legacy…

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