The LHSAA has ruled that the Amite football team can’t play in their Class 3A playoff game because of a fight that broke out during their Bogalusa contest that cleared the benches. The organization’s rules say players who leave the bench to fight are suspended for the next game. Tangipahoa School system has filed a suit and attorney Chris Moody says the punishment doesn’t add up…:
CUT 14 (11) “next game”
If the ruling stands, St. James will automatically advance to the 3 A title game.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards reportedly plans to issue an executive order with the intent of protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender state workers and contractors from unfair treatment and discrimination. Former Democratic Governors Edwin Edwards and Kathleen Blanco signed similar mandates to protect LGBT state workers from harassment.

State Police is investigating the case of a man who they say committed suicide in a Morehouse Parish Courthouse during his hearing. It’s reported that 42-year-old Keith Atkins was in jail on kidnapping and drug charges. Trooper Michael Reichardt…:
CUT 10 (04) “that was it”
He says no one else was injured in the incident.

Governor Bobby Jindal says the letter from the White House indicating the state would start getting detailed information about the Syrian refugees resettling in Louisiana, is not good enough. He says we should know about who’s coming into Louisiana before they get here, not after. Jindal is calling on Congress to stop the Obama Administration from allowing the Syrian refugee operation to continue in the United States…:
CUT 8 (06) “of our security”

LSU and Louisiana Tech will find out this weekend what bowl they are playing. The Tigers could end up at one of the bowls in Florida or the Texas Bowl in Houston. Some say Louisiana Tech could play in the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.