After a very lengthy meeting, the St. Tammany Parish council voted to give voters a chance to decide if they want a casino in Slidell. It will appear on the November 13th ballot. Councilmember Jake Airey voted against it because he says the Legislature’s decision to not allow a parish-wide vote on gambling legalization, and instead, limit it to just allowing one casino in Slidell is a bit frustrating.
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It’s a big day for college athletes as the NCAA is now allowing them to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness and still retain their college eligibility. Charles Hanagriff Match Point expects some athletes will strike six-figure deals, but most of the sponsorship agreements will be for a few hundred bucks…
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Several LSU football players have already announced new sponsorship deals.

The state’s first full-time Lt. Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris, Jr. passed away Wednesday night, Brooke Thorington talks with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain about the man who redefined the office.
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Law enforcement is reminding motorists that during this Fourth of July weekend, Drive Sober or Get Pulled over. State Trooper Thomas Gossen..
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The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says during the 2019 July fourth holiday period there were 70 alcohol-related crashes.