Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser highlights the excitement and preparations for the Super Bowl in New Orleans, emphasizing a major party at Mardi Gras World. He stresses the importance of showcasing Louisiana’s culture, food, and hospitality, noting the invaluable media exposure.
Cut 7 (10) “…was a great event.”
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the nonprofit group In Our Backyard to host anti-trafficking operations this Super Bowl Week. Human traffickers often use major events like the Super Bowl to exploit vulnerable people, especially children. Cheryl Csiky (“Chicky”), the executive director of In Our Backyard, says human trafficking is not the same as kidnapping or human smuggling.
Cut 4 (11) “…it’s a relationship.”
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LSU football coach Brian Kelly reacts to Greg Brooks’ family saying the LSU coaching staff has failed to reach out after a tumor was removed from Greg’s brain. Here’s Jeff Palermo.
Cut 3 (38) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”
After 5 and a half seasons, Brandon Ingram has played his last game for the New Orleans Pelicans. He’s been traded to Toronto for Bruce Brown Junior, Kelly Olynyk, and two draft picks, including a first rounder.