Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law legislation that bans the use of the popular video-sharing app TikTok on government-issued devices and networks. Bill’s sponsor, Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel says 30 other states have taken similar steps, and several state agencies have already moved internally to head it off…:

CUT 04(12)      “…into law.”

Tik Tok has been accused of embedding spyware on users’ cellphones, tablets and pc’s.

It’s been a week since state officials announced the big cyber-breach at the Office of Motor Vehicles, and thousands of Louisiana residents have taken steps to protect their personal information. GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle says, if you need help with yours, visit “nextsteps.la.gov”…:

CUT 14(12)      “…at this.”

Change your passwords; as many as you can.

Tomorrow has been declared “LSU Baseball Day.”  Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin made it official with a proclamation in honor of the Tigers baseball team making it to the championship round of the Men’s College World Series. After winning in extra innings last night, Ardoin says he wanted to formally honor the team…:

CUT 06(08)      “…World Series.”

And it wasn’t just Tiger fans who were elated when LSU won last night. Pat McEvoy, manager of Rocco’s Pizza Pub – and home of the Jell-O shot challenge in Omaha – says he and his staff were thrilled. He says having LSU in the championship round translates into a ton of money being spent in his bar this weekend…:

CUT 08(08)      “…is immense.”

LSU faces Florida in the championship series tomorrow at 6 p.m.