The French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone is re-established through Friday. Among other things, motor vehicles are prohibited from entering Bourbon Street through the end of the day Friday. But injury attorney Morris Bart, who’s representing dozens of victims and families impacted by last year’s New Year’s Day terror attack, says it doesn’t require a special occasion to take make this level of security happen.
Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is following head coach Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge. But first, he’s coaching Ole Miss in tomorrow night’s Sugar Bowl. Weis came to Baton Rouge after the Rebels’ 41-10 win over Tulane in the first round of the playoffs. He says he’s been doing his best to do right by Ole Miss while carrying out daily duties for his new LSU gig.
Cut 14 (11) “…distraction at all.”
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As we head into the new year, we’re looking back on the big stories of 2025…including the Louisiana legislature’s efforts to reduce insurance costs. Most of the legislation targeted efforts to reduce auto insurance rates, including a new law that gives Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple more authority to reject rate increases. Temple clashed with Governor Landry over the measure.
Cut 11 (10) “…sooner than that.”
The biggest sports story of the year was the firing of LSU football coach Brian Kelly and Athletic Director Scott Woodward after a blowout loss to Texas A&M on October 25th. Governor Landry made it known he was not a fan of Kelly’s contract and said Woodward would not hire the next head football coach at LSU.