U-S Representative Clay Higgins says in an open letter that he will not challenge Bill Cassidy for his Senate seat. Sean Richardson has more.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”
Governor Jeff Landry says in a move that will deliver cost savings, he’s moving the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness under the Louisiana National Guard. Landry says this will also result in the state relying more on the National Guard to strengthen the state’s resilience. Louisiana National Guard Brigadier General Jason Mahfouz will serve as interim director.
The McNeese State Cowboys are the story of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The 12th seeded Cowboys upset fifth seeded Clemson 69 to 67 yesterday. It’s the Pokes first NCAA Tournament win and they advance to play Purdue in the second round. Junior guard Quadir Copeland says they don’t plan to stop dancing anytime soon…
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Louisiana officials have spoken with the NHL about bringing professional hockey to New Orleans. Congressman Steve Scalise and Governor Jeff Landry had a discussion with NHL leaders this week. Scalise says if hockey can be successful in Las Vegas, it can also be successful on the Bayou…
Cut 6 (12) “…in the desert”
At this time it’s unknown if the NHL is seriously interested in having a a team in New Orleans.