Saints fans are once again complaining about NFL officiating after they blew the whistle prematurely on what should have been a fumble recovery for a touchdown for defensive end Cam Jordan. But Coach Sean Payton is not using the blown call as an excuse in their 27-9 loss to the Rams…
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Meanwhile, Quarterback Drew Brees will see a hand specialist to find out if surgery is needed on his injured thumb.

Coming to a store near you soon will be plant-based shrimp. Tyson Foods has invested in a California company that has produced a plant-based shrimp base that’s peeled, deveined and tailless. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain anticipates more synthetic seafood in the future…
cut 9 (08) “….right behind that”

The state continues to collect data on the impact of aquatic life in south Louisiana as a result of the record long opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway and flooding in the Atchafalaya Basin. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Harry Blanchet says the feds can declare a fishery disaster, however, it requires a 35% reduction in the value of a specific fishery to qualify…
cut 10 (10) “…the federal government”
Blanchet says their sampling continues to indicate a notable reduction in the availability of oysters, shrimp, crab, and finfish.

There are four constitutional amendments on the October 12th ballot. The third amendment would allow the Governor-appointed Board of Tax Appeals to rule on questions of constitutionality for tax questions. Public Affairs Research Council Policy Director Steven Procopio says proponents want the change because…
Cut 5 (07) “…decisions.”
But Opponents say it would give too much legal authority to a non-elected board of decision-makers.