A member of the Louisiana legislature that represents the Fort Johnson area in Vernon Parish is hailing the plans by President Trump to rename the military base back to its original name. Rosepine Republican Chuck Owen says there was a lot of ill will when the Congressional Naming Commission changed the name to Fort Johnson in 2023.
Cut 4 (14) “…name was changed.”
The base was originally named for Confederate soldier Leonidas Polk. But following the creation of the Congressional Naming Commission the name was changed to honor William Henry Johnson, a Black World War One hero. This time the military base in Leesville will be named after General James Polk, a World War Two hero. The Southern Poverty Law Center calls President Trump’s move insulting to rename military bases that were previously named after confederate leaders.
Omaha is getting ready for an onslaught of LSU fans for the College World Series. Deborah Ward, the executive director of Visit Omaha, says the city’s arms are wider when LSU fans show up.
This is LSU’s 20th time in the College World Series.
Will there be horse racing at the New Orleans Fairgrounds this year? The track’s owner, Churchill Downs, is planning to relinquish its racing license. Churchill Downs says it needs financial support from the state, since the Louisiana Supreme Court has said it cannot have historical horse racing slot machines without voter approval. NOLA.com reporter Tyler Bridges says its possible the state could come up with some money to help…
Cut 15 (12) “….racing season going”