LSU suspends two high-ranking LSU athletic officials without pay as a result of a report on how the school mishandled allegations of sexual and domestic assault. Deputy Athletic Director Verge Ausberry received a 30-day suspension, while senior associate A-D Miriam Segar received 21 days. LSU interim president Thomas Galligan
Early Voting in the 2nd Congressional District race begins Saturday and the race appears to be shaping up around three candidates. Political analyst Clancy DuBos says there are two clear frontrunners at the moment, New Orleans lawmakers Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter. Of the two…
DuBos says because of the presence of Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers the race is expected to go to a runoff.
Phase Three allows live music to return indoors but under strict rules. Like a strong HVAC system and plexiglass between the stage and audience. Louisiana native and country music artist David St. Romain says it will be difficult for most venues to meet the requirements.
DOTD says there’s been significant interest in the long-sought-after I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Project. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says he’s very encouraged after receiving 37 letters of interest in a public-private partnership.
Wilson says they expect the cost of the project to be in the billion-dollar range, but they are searching for partners to bring about cost-effective ways to build and maintain the bridge over time.