Along with state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson, Governor Edwards cut the ribbon today on a $125-million widening project of Interstate 10, between I-49 and Breaux Bridge. Adding an extra lane, widened shoulders and a concrete barrier between east and westbound lanes. Edwards say improvements like this benefit almost everyone…:
CUT 11 (09) “…stop and go traffic.”
According to sportswriter Glenn Guilbeau, with Outkick.com, former LSU defensive coordinator and current Baylor head coach Dave Aranda is the favorite name on the short list to replace Ed Orgeron at LSU. Guilbeau says Aranda is still well thought of in Baton Rouge…:
CUT 13 (08) “…qualified”
Also on the shortlist: Billy Napier of UL-Lafayette and Iowa State’s Matt Campbell
Nicholls State University is mourning the loss of three students; killed Saturday in a head-on crash in Lafourche Parish. They are 19-year-old Lily Dufrene, and 18-year-olds Michaila Bowling and Hali Coss. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says their vehicle was hit when 39-year-old Joey Clement (CLAY-monn) tried to pass in a no-passing zone. He says Clement is charged with 4th offense DWI…:
CUT 07 (11) “…Lafourche Parish jail.”
Just in time for Thanksgiving travel, gasoline prices come down a bit; about a penny and a half since last week, and down 4-cents since last month. Currently at a statewide average of $3.09 for regular. GasBuddy.com’s Patrick DeHaan says it’s about oil prices; right now at $85 a barrel…:
CUT 03 (10) “…ahead of Thanksgiving.”