There’s a new poll out on the Governor’s race that shows Republican Jeff Landry in the lead by double digits, but also reveals a majority of voters are unhappy with state government in general. The poll was conducted by the conservative group, “Citizens For a New Louisiana.” Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says he’s never seen voter confidence so low:
CUT 12 (12) “gotta reverse this”

The Allstate Sugar Bowl announced Wednesday that Garth Brooks will headline a concert at the Superdome on September 2nd. In his own announcement, Brooks bragged on his opening acts..:
Cut 13 (08) “good time”
Tickets go on sale for less than $99 on July 21st.

The Louisiana Department of Education launches its first hurricane preparedness playbook for schools. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says this serves as a collection of recommendations for system administrators on how to prepare for natural disasters…:
Cut 7 (11) “as possible”
Brumley says this playbook could be a model and a guide for other states across the nation.

There was no winner in last night’s massive Powerball drawing which now grows to an estimated $875 million dollars. That’s an estimated $441 million lump sum cash value before tax.