Two LSU athletics officials, Deputy Athletic Director Verge Ausberry and senior associate A-D Miriam Segar receive multi-week suspensions as a result of a probe into the school’s mishandling of sexual and domestic assault allegations. The report was compiled by Husch Blackwell, who was hired by the school. Husch Blackwell Partner Scott Schneider says their report found that LSU’s Title Nine office was woefully understaffed, and one victim described how complicated it was for a case to get investigated…
The report also revealed that former LSU athletic director Joe Alleva attempted to fire then head football coach Les Miles for inappropriate behavior with female student workers, including an accusation he kissed a female student twice. Kansas has put Miles on administrative leave to review the material in the report.
A mass vaccination event is going on at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City, for those whoare eligible, from 9 to 4 today. The Johnsons and Johnson one dose vaccine will be administered. LSU Health Shreveport Professor of Infectious Disease Johnny Vanchiere says if possible, they would like to you preregister at lsuhs dot edu.
Be sure to bring a photo ID and insurance card.
Early voting in the 2nd Congressional District special election begins today 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…
Gary Chambers of Baton Rouge is polling in third place. There are 15 candidates on the ballot.