Former state Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham defended his spending practices before lawmakers amid allegations he misappropriated BP funds while in office. Barham admits LDWF made unusual purchases, like three metal shark boats.

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A legislative audit looked at purchases made when Barham was secretary.

A friend of the fallen Westwego police officer has set up a Go Fund Me page to support Michael Louviere’s family. Reese d’Aquin established the page, which features a video of him telling the world about his friend.

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Donations can be made at GoFundMe.com/michael-louviere-an-american-hero.

A team of LSU engineers is in California testing out a pod that can travel 500 to 600 miles per hour inside a vacuum tube. LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Aly-Mousaad Aly is the team’s faculty adviser says they’re eager to see how fast the pod will actually travel.

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The team is one of 30 participating in a competition for a new high-speed transportation system.

The LSU men’s basketball team suffered a historic loss last night to Florida. It was the Tigers worst loss at home since 1963, as the Gators devoured the Tigers 106-71. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham believes Johnny Jones’ days are numbered as head coach.

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