The feds will be holding another auction of leases for oil and gas plots in the Gulf of Mexico today, with Louisiana industry members hoping for a more substantial result than the previous sale this year. Industry analysts say the last bid was disrupted by uncertainty surrounding royalty rates. Tulane Energy Institute Interim Director Eric Smith says the plots that are purchased likely won’t be shallow water leases, which drive much of the Acadian economy.
Cut 6 (11) “water platforms.”
A Jennings teen has been sentenced to fifty-five years behind bars. Parker Gary, now 19, was accused of shooting his grandfather, Warren Gary, in his sleep and obstruction of justice in the murder of Dedrick Gant. District Attorney of the 31stJudicial District, Michael Cassidy explains the
the family agreed with the sentence.
Cut 12 (10) “…at the same time.”
LSU’s quarterback situation is raising eyebrows as not one, but two of the four scholarship QBs on the roster were M-I-A for practice on Tuesday. The noticeable absence of junior Justin McMillan and redshirt freshman Lowell Narcisse was a topic of discussion between James Moran and Cody Worsham on the most recent edition of Tiger Rag Radio. Narcisse has announced he’s transferring. Compared to the speculation of McMillian hitting the road, Moran says of the departure of Narcisse is much more of a surprise.
Cut 8 (08) “…a little bit more.”

Nick Brossette enters his fourth season at LSU after being overshadowed by featured backs Leonard Fournette, and Derius Guice. Brossette says if he can have a big senior season it could result in him getting drafted in the NFL…
Cut 18 (11) “…the league”