Former Angola Warden Burl Cain spoke briefly this morning about the investigation into allegations that he was a corrupt prison leader during his 20 year tenure. The investigation eventually cleared him, as the Inspector General said there was no evidence to support these accusations. Cain stepped down at the start of the year and said he’s enjoying retirement and ready for this matter to be over…:
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Cain says he’s proud of the things Angola accomplished in his 20 years and hopes the investigation doesn’t tarnish his legacy.

A proposed bill to prohibit school boards from requiring uniforms does not get out of the House Education Committee. Houma Rep. Beryl Amadee says she remembers a time where kids would get beat up at school for wearing name brand tennis shoes or expensive clothing…:
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Representative Chris Broadwater came up with the legislation after an exercise with elementary students and he plans to talk more with them about it.

Legislation seeking to end the public-versus-private school split impacting the LHSAA scored a victory in the House education committee. The panel approved the measure after hearing from two highly successful coaches at select schools. John Curtis Head Football Coach JT Curtis called on the legislature to help bring the association back together…:
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Those in opposition say the LHSAA isn’t owned or governed by the state — it’s a private organization that should be allowed to set their own rules. The measure now heads to the House floor.

Yahoo Sports is reporting that LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says they are not making a change in basketball coach next season. Speculation about coach Johnny Jones’ future surfaced after the Tigers brutal 71-38 beating in the SEC Conference Tournament to Texas A&M. But it appears as though Jones will be returning next season.