The Louisiana Republican Party is urging the public to contact their local legislators and push for a veto session to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. And The governor could also veto a gun-rights bill and a transportation funding measure. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder believes they could override all vetoes during a four-day session mid-July…
LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates, Arizona’s Jay Johnson, East Carolina’s Cliff Godwin, and Notre Dame’s Link Jarrett. Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name.
Corbin and the Commodores continue to play in the College World Series.
It’s been 40 years since a high rise was constructed in downtown Lafayette, but a now local developer wants to build the tallest ever in Acadiana. Cliff Guidry with Guidry Land Development wants to build two 20-story high-rise buildings at Seven16 Lafayette. His original idea was office space, however…
Guidry says they will either lease or sell the space and construction on the $140-million project should begin in the fall.