Governor Jeff Landry believes the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle over athletes seeking a fifth year of college eligibility. In an interview with Fox Business, Landry questioned why the SEC is not taking action against other schools, including Texas, which has offensive lineman Cole Hutson on its roster after he participated in two NFL rookie minicamps…
The SEC has sued LSU in an effort to prevent the university from rostering players who spent time with NFL teams during training camp.
ESPN’s “College GameDay” is visiting LSU for its 500th road broadcast when the Tigers host Clemson tomorrow. LSU’s campus is already buzzing ahead of game day. The show starts at 8 and will feature Pat McAfee’s kicking contest and Franklin Parish native Lainey Wilson as the guest picker. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette expects a spectacle.
Cut 8 (08) “…on Saturday morning.”
Hyundai Steel is celebrating a ceremonial groundbreaking for its 5.8-billion-dollar plant near Donaldsonville this afternoon. Stephanie Malin with Hyundai Steel says there are several reasons why the company chose to build in Ascension Parish.
Cut 30 (12) “…in the community.”
This is a Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over weekend. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has made extra funds available to help local law enforcement agencies identify, stop and arrest drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Frank Besson says last year alcohol or drugs contributed to 34-percent of the state’s fatal crashes…