Ten Saints players sat on the bench during the national anthem prior to the team’s win over Carolina, now a state lawmaker says it’s time for Louisiana to stop giving the professional franchise taxpayer dollars. St. Francisville Representative Kenny Havard says these players have a right to protest, but they should not do it during the anthem….
cut 7 (10) “….for that”
The Saints receive millions of dollars in tax dollars, exemptions and credits.

A 32-year-old Hahnville man faces several charges, including vehicular homicide, after he was allegedly driving impaired in a rollover wreck that killed a seven-year-old girl in St. Charles Parish. State Trooper Melissa Matey says this is a very tragic crash….
cut 11 (11) “..poor choice”
The driver, Islam Ezzo, also suffered serious injuries.

Saints Q-B Drew Brees and Coach Sean Payton respond to the president’s comments regarding NFL players who do not stand for the national anthem…
Voicer 1 (29) “I’m Michelle Southern”

On the US House floor, US Representative Ralph Abraham praised six Winnfield high school football players who served as a pallbeares for a World War II veteran, who did not have any living family members. Abraham says the students actions speak volumes….
cut 16 (10) “…without question”
The veteran who died is 93-year-old Thomas Hunter.