Governor Landry signed a bill today that adds an additional 50-million dollars to the state’s fortified roof program. Landry says this is important legislation because fortified roofs can limit storm damage.
A constitutional amendment that would limit governors to two lifetime terms will be on the November 3rd ballot. Some Democrats expressed concern that Chalmette Representative Mike Bayham was specifically targeting John Bel Edwards, who would otherwise be eligible to run for re-election next year – although this amendment would also apply to Republican Bobby Jindal. Bayham says neither one expressed any concern to him about the amendment.
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The Pelicans officially introduce Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach. During his introductory news conference, Mosley says he likes what he sees in his new team.
At the SEC Spring Meetings in Destin, Florida, LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin was asked his thoughts on his highly anticipated return to Oxford when the Tigers play Ole Miss Rebels on September 19th. Lane did not take the bait.
Kiffin coached at Tennessee for one season; and when he returned there as the head coach of Ole Miss in 2021, fans threw objects at him, including a golf ball and a mustard bottle. Kiffin certainly didn’t relish the moment.