LSU’s ugly 45 to 29 loss to Texas A and M Saturday was the final blow for Brian Kelly as the Tiger’s head coach and despite a huge buyout he’ll have to be paid, Kelly was fired Sunday. New Orleans native and longtime assistant coach Frank Wilson will serve as interim head coach and a permanent coach will be named after the regular season. Tiger Rag Editor, Glen Guilbeau, says Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is likely on top of LSU’s wish list.
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Aclara, a Canadian mining company, is bringing the nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility to the Port of Vinton. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares says with this project, the company will diversify what is done in Southwest Louisiana.
Despite the federal government shutdown, SNAP recipients might still receive assistance to purchase food in November. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Social Security recipients are getting a 2.8-percent cost-of-living increase next year. That’s an average of 56 dollars a month. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana lawmakers from both parties have pledged to protect Social Security.