Governor Landry promotes Gary Westcott to Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Westcott says his priorities will include fixing the state’s prison system and enhancing public safety.
Cut 5 (09) “…in the past.”
Westcott was deputy secretary under Jimmy LeBlanc, who stepped down yesterday due to health reasons.

Congressman Garret Graves announces Louisiana will receive 104-million-dollars in “lagniappe” federal funds for transportation and infrastructure projects. Graves says while this funding is a significant step forward, Louisiana still faces substantial infrastructure challenges, and that continued investment will be necessary.
Cut 9 (07) “…for decades.”
Graves says currently, the Capital Region has the fourth worst traffic in America.

Just two days to go before LSU’s big game against USC in Las Vegas. Joseph Bocanegra with Stub Hub says while the game is sold out, you can still get into Allegiant Stadium for less than 200-dollars.
Cut 12 (09) “…they’re able.”
Bocanegra says LSU/USC is Stub Hub’s best selling game of the season, followed by tomorrow night’s Notre Dame-Texas A&M game in College Station.

The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is underway in Morgan City. Mother nature could put a damper on this year’s festivities, as there’s a flood watch in effect for the area. Still, Festival Association President Nelson Cortez says they’re expecting a lot of people this year.
Cut 15 (06) “…the five days.”
The festival is sponsored and financed solely by donations, and Cortez says they usually raise more than 100-thousand dollars each year.