Governor John Bel Edwards got the attention of Louisiana college football fans with his special address that was heard on tv and radio stations last night. Edwards says the state’s budget problems could lead to the closure of college campuses, putting college athletic programs in jeopardy…
cut 30 (17) “…next fall”
Lawmakers will meet Sunday for a special session to address the state’s budget problems.

The LSU men’s basketball team is in action tomorrow night as they host Texas A-and-M. The Tigers enter the game in a three-way tie for first place in the SEC. The Aggies beat LSU earlier this season, but A-and-M has lost four of its last five. Tip-off is at noon.

The Pelicans head into the NBA All-Star game in 12th place in the Western Conference Standings after losing to Oklahoma City last night. New Orleans is 6.5 games back of Utah, who currently owns the final playoff spot in the West. New Orleans Anthony Davis will compete in Sunday’s All-Star game in Toronto.

The Ragin Cajuns won their ninth straight last night, beating Arkansas State and they can move into a tie for first place in the league standings, if they knock off Arkansas Little Rock tomorrow. ULM beat the Trojans last night, 86-82. Majok Deng and Justin Roberson each had 23 points for the Warhawks who are now 8-5 in the league.