Dennis Allen will assume the reins as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Allen was seen as the front runner to succeed Sean Payton, having served on Payton’s staff as defensive coordinator since 2015. Locked on Saints host Ross Jackson says Allen understands the culture of this team better than any other candidate the Saints spoke with, and that resonated with Mickey Loomis and the rest of the front office…:

CUT 20(24)      “…into their decision.”

COVID seems to be declining in Louisiana. Over 250 fewer people are in the hospital with the virus today than just last weekend. Tulane Epidemiologist Dr. Susan Hassig says she does worry about Mardi Gras being a super-spreader that will cause another surge..:

CUT 09(09)      “…it’s outside.”

A Louisiana Workforce Commission program to help train new commercial truck drivers has had an overwhelming response. The Drive Your Future program” offers federal grant money to get driver training. In the first day online, over 200 people applied. Day Two over 1000 signed up. Louisiana Motor Transport Association executive director Renee Amar says She says the life of a trucker may not be for everybody, but there are worse ways to make a living…:

CUT 12(12)      “…job with benefits.”

More information is online at “laworks.net.”

Cincinnati is gearing up for the Super Bowl, featuring former LSU star Joe Burrow, with a Joe Burrow King Cake. Busken Bakery owner Dan Busken describes the tasty treat…:

CUT 13(08)      “…baby Joe Burrow.”

You can order one online at “busken.com.” B-U-S-K-E-N.