Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly radio show that David Duke does not represent Louisiana, as the former-KKK leader and state representative is once again making national headlines….:
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says we now know that Superintendent of Education John White had no reason to worry about his job, as BESE rated his performance as positive and effective. Erin says there is always a certain amount of political controversy around this position…:
Cut 12 (11) “the job”

The state Department of Corrections will take over operations of Allen Correctional Center in Kinder beginning next month. DOC Secretary Jimmy Leblanc says it will be used as a local level reception center which will double their capacity to evaluate the 15,000 offenders they take in every year…:
Cut 14 (12) “the right bed”
The facility will serve inmates from Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany parishes.

There is a new Tiger on the campus of LSU, but he’s not Mike VII just yet. Officials with the university say 11-month old Harvey is currently in a night house where he will be monitored by veterinarians for at least a week while they determine if he’s healthy and a good fit for LSU.