Brian Kelly was introduced as LSU’s new football coach. Jeff Palermo has the highlights…
And Louisiana Tech has hired Sonny Cumbie as their next head football coach. Cumbie spent the past season at Tech Texas as their offensive coordinator. He replaces outgoing coach Skip Holtz, La Tech finished 3-9 this season.
According to Louisiana Tech’s Center for Economic Research’s first Economic Abstract of the state’s economy, employment has increased but it’s not at pre-pandemic levels yet. Center Director Dr. Patrick Scott says while unemployment has improved the state is still down 132,000 jobs, and he estimates that up to 85,000 have left the workforce in Louisiana.
Country music fans are thrilled to hear Garth Brooks will be coming to Tiger Stadium April 30th. It will be his only appearance in Louisiana on his upcoming tour. Visit Baton Rouge head Paul Arrigo says the show is sure to be an economic boon for the Capital Area.
Cut 8 (09) “…those seats filled.”
Tickets go on sale December 10th.