The elementary school teacher who was arrested after speaking out against the Vermilion Parish superintendent’s raise has released a video statement. Deyshia Hargrave says by being asked to leave, the school board is attempting to silence an issue that effects the entire community…:
Cut 10 (14) “system even”
Even Governor John Bel Edwards says the action against Hargrave appeared unnecessary.

The hospital where Congressman Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish had surgery Wednesday says the House Majority Whip’s procedure went well, and he is listed in fair condition. MedStar Washington Hospital says Scalise will remain there for several days and will then continue his recovery at home. The Congressman was shot in an ambush last summer.

Steve Ensminger is officially the new offensive coordinator for LSU. Ensminger has been with the Tigers for the last eight years, most recently as the team’s tight ends coach, and despite a promising past record helping the team’s offense, Tiger Rag’s James Moran says LSU fans are fickle..:
Cut 14 (14) “at LSU”
Ensminger is a former LSU quarterback who brought the team to three bowl games in the late 70s.

Hopefully you haven’t put your coats and beanies away just yet, because we’ve got more cold weather on the way. State Climatologist Barry Keim says temps will be in the low 40s tomorrow morning, and it’ll be even colder this weekend:
Cut 8 (10) “low 20s”
Temperatures should return to the 60s late next week.