State Police have revealed a security breach at the Governor’s mansion after a Baton Rouge man was arrested when he was discovered sleeping on a couch. East Baton Rouge Parish Sherriff records indicate that 34-year old Reynard Green was booked Wednesday for simple burglary, criminal trespass, damage to property, possession of a narcotic and two counts of battery of a police officer. Green allegedly tried to disarm one of the security officers. State Police are evaluating security procedures.
Scott Woodward will be introduced as LSU’s athletic director today at noon. Woodward leaves Texas A&M after the Aggies won nine SEC titles over four years under his leadership. Commissioner of Administration and longtime friend of Woodward, Jay Dardenne, says the Baton Rouge native won’t need much of an introduction…
A Proposal to allow voters to legalize sports betting at casinos and race tracks will be among discussions at a State Senate Judiciary Committee today. Bill sponsor Senator Dany Martiny warns not passing the legislation will result in depressed revenues for Louisiana casinos who will lose business to other states, and drive away new potential gaming investors.
If passed locally the activity would be limited to the physical premises of Riverboats, Tracks, and Land-Based Casinos.
Overall the state continues to see job gains for the last 13 months but there are exceptions in some parts of the state. Workforce Commissioner Ava Dejoie says Shreveport is down almost 2-thousand jobs over the last year, so they’re training up workers for jobs that start at 40-thousand a year.