Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates, thanks to a new law that authorized the Department of Motor Vehicles to design, manufacture and sell them. Jeff Dorson, the chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council, says the license plate purchases are going towards a great cause.
Cut 11 (07) “…desperately need.”
The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft plan to hold seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says it’s a welcome commitment to furthering America’s energy dominance.
It’s a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Following an executive session that lasted almost an hour, John Carmouche made the motion in open session.
Cut 9 (11) “…his employment agreement.”
A Saints legend will be back in the Superdome for Sunday’s game against the Falcons – Drew Brees. He’s calling the game for Fox alongside Adam Amin. Brees says no matter how poorly both teams are doing, the NFC South rivalry between New Orleans and Atlanta will continue to remain strong.
Cut 6 (06) “…meaning of the rivalry.”
Much to Brees’ chagrin, his bosses at Fox insist that he remain impartial as he calls the game.