The woman who blew a whistle on sexual misconduct at LSU, then filed a $50-million lawsuit against them has been fired by the university. Sharon Lewis had a high-ranking position in the Tiger Athletics department. She alleges harassment at the hands of former football coach Les Miles. Tiger Rag.com broke the story and Editor Adam Hunsaker says he got an email from Lewis’ attorney about her termination..:
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Lewis was fired by A.D. Scott Woodward on January 5th.
At least one state teachers union is on board with Governor Edwards proposed budget plan that gives each teacher a $1500 pay raise. Louisiana Association of Educators President Tia Mills says that sum is a good start and a show of good faith by Mr. Edwards. She says even more surplus money could be determined by state revenue estimators – meaning possibly even bigger raises, and she looks forward to the debate in the regular legislative Session, starting in March…:
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Hold on to your phones. Mobile sports wagering is set to go live in Louisiana this Friday. David Grubb has more…:
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Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins made it official today; the veteran SPD cop, who’s been serving as interim chief for seven months, will be the new Chief of Police. The city council is expected to approve Wayne Smith’s new position in short order.
Firefighter in Livingston parish were called to a local home, where they successfully saved the lives of two baby goats. The kids were having trouble breathing. Firemen gave them oxygen through a special animals mask, and they’re going to be OK.