Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and Coach Sean Payton responded to the president’s comments regarding players who do not stand during the national anthem. Michelle Southern reports…:
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St. Francisville Representative Kenny Havard wants to cut state funding to the New Orleans Saints after multiple players did not kneel during the national anthem. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Following the Panthers game, Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and Coach Sean Payton each responded to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding players who do not stand during the national anthem. The President said owners should, “get that son of a b” off the field, and fire those who protest racial inequality in that way. Payton is disappointed in Mr. Trump’s position…:
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Payton applauded members of his team for standing up for what they believed in, as a handful decided to sit during the national anthem Sunday. This is upsetting some fans who are now calling for a boycott of the team. Brees says he disagrees with what the president said…:
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Some fans are posting pictures on social media of black and gold memorabilia on fire, and others changing their profile picture to the Saints and NFL logos upside down, or crossed out. Brees agrees there is plenty of inequality in this country…
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A Louisiana lawmaker would like to cut state tax dollars for the New Orleans Saints after multiple players didn’t stand during the national anthem during yesterday’s game. St. Francisville Rep. Kenny Havard says Louisiana has made dramatic cuts to departments across the board and now is the perfect time to redistribute the money given to an organization that is not grateful.
Havard says he supports the first amendment fully and believes these players do have a right to protest, but they should not do it during the anthem.
According to a story by Forbes Magazine in 2015, the Saints will receive 392 million dollars in state subsidies through 2025. Havard says they have looked at cutting funding to the Saints in the past. He says the state also rents office space in Benson Tower for an extremely expensive price…
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State Police say a 7-year-old was killed Sunday in a single vehicle crash in St. Charles Parish. Trooper Melissa Matey says they believe the driver, 32-year-old Islam Ezzo of Hahnville was impaired when he ran off the road…:
Ezzo is charged with Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Negligent Injuring and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Additional charges may be forthcoming. Matey says the child was not properly restrained…:
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7 year old Alina Ezzo of Luling was transported to St. Charles Hospital and pronounced deceased. Islam Ezzo was transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries. Matey says this is a very tragic crash…:
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Lake Charles Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night that left a 10-year-old dead and a 17-year-old injured. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says police are actively searching for a suspect or suspects. He says authorities discovered a grim scene when they responded to the call.
The 10-year-old has been identified as Jaylyn Citizen of Lake Charles. Kraus says the 17-year-old underwent surgery at a local hospital. He says this isn’t a case where two children were playing with a gun and it accidentally went off, this was an intentional shooting.
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Six Winnfield Senior High School students were recognized on the House floor by Congressman Ralph Abraham after serving as pallbearers for a World War II veteran. 93-year-old Thomas Hunter had no close family so the football players stepped up after learning about the situation. Abraham says this is an inspiring story about a community rallying to honor a hero.
Hunter outlived all of his siblings and was never married or had children. Abraham says it’s a privilege to represent this rural North-Central Louisiana community.
Abraham hopes other people in the country learn from the example set by these young men. He says their actions speak volumes of what is truly important in our community.