Well-wishers continue to remember Saints owner Tom Benson one day after his death. Jim Shannon has more.
And the Saints have confirmed, via tweet, that the ownership situation for both teams is not “in flux”, and that both the NBA, for the Pelicans, and the NFL for the Saints, have approved Gayle Benson as the new owner of both franchises. Some have speculated ongoing litigation, initiated by Benson’s children’s, could lead to an uncertain ownership situation.
A bill that would prevent businesses from requiring employees to sign agreements blocking them from going to court over sexual harassment claims passed the House Labor Committee. Representative Robert Johnson’s proposal is backed by Attorney Generals across the country. Johnson says businesses shouldn’t have the ability to dictate how victims respond to abuse.
After 17 years, DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle retires today. He is in his fifth term, elected back in 2000. Arbuckle will be replaced by Chief Deputy Jayson Richardson, who has served the citizens of DeSoto Parish for the last 14 years. Arbuckle says he’s accomplished much in his tenure as sheriff. He started with only 75 employees and about a half million dollar surplus…