A state judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Tangipahoa Parish School System on behalf of Amite High School in an effort to lift the football team’s suspension from the Class 3A playoffs. The LHSAA ruled Amite couldn’t compete in the semi-finals because a bench clearing brawl broke out in their previous victory. Legal analyst Tim Meche isn’t surprised:
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A lawyer representing Amite says they are disappointed in the ruling for the team and the kids, but there is no chance for an appeal and the season is over.

An analysis released by a national credit rating agency says The Jindal Administration used temporary fixes to close a $487 million dollar midyear budget hole. Fitch ratings says stop-gap measures were used that do not address the state’s persistent budget challenges. State Treasurer John Kennedy says this is a warning shot that Louisiana risks a credit rating downgrade if this problem is not addressed.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards forms a higher ed transition committee to make policy recommendations. Jeff Palermo reports..:
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the jury in the trial of a man who shot an LDWF enforcement agent in Ouachita Parish came back with two attempted degree murder convictions. 32 year old Sgt Scott Bullitt of Jonesboro was shot while on patrol by 29-year-old Luke Hust of Monroe on May 21st. LDWF says Hust will be sentenced on February 11th.