Former LSU Tiger and West Monroe star Barkevious Mingo is in trouble with the law and no longer on an NFL team. The Falcons released Mingo after he was arrested in Texas on a charge of indecency with a child sexual contact. Arlington Police say the second-degree felony charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Mingo’s attorney calls the allegations completely baseless.

Lafayette Christian Academy defensive tackle Fitzgerald West Junior has committed to LSU. He’s six-foot-two, 325-pounds. He was a Class 2A All-state defensive lineman as he helped LCA to another state championship last season. But he’s projected to play center in college.

Dustin Poirier received a hero’s welcome when he returned to Lafayette on Sunday after defeating Conor McGregor in a U-F-C 264 fight. McGregor suffered a serious leg injury and could not continue which Poirier received the victory. McGregor calls it an illegitimate win.