The times, they are a-changin’ at LSU. Not only does the system have a new president, but the Baton Rouge campus has its first chancellor in more than a dozen years, and it has a new full-time athletic director. New President Wade Rousse says with so much that needs to be done, it makes sense to split the roles of system president and flagship campus chancellor.
James Dalton, who was a finalist for LSU president, has been tapped as Baton Rouge campus chancellor. And Verge Ausberry, who less than a week ago was named interim athletic director, has had his interim tag removed. One of Ausberry’s first jobs is to find a new head football coach, saying he must be a leader, manage NIL, recruiting and practices.
A 46-year-old preschool teacher receives a Good Samaritan Award from the Slidell Police Department for helping cops chase down a suspected shoplifter. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Time to get those winter coats ready; we’re going to be in for some brutally cold temperatures next week. A cold Canadian air mass will send temperatures below freezing in some parts of the state Tuesday morning.