Governor John Bel Edwards says the United States has lost a great statesman and an American hero. He’s of course talking about Arizona Senator John McCain, who passed away at the age of 81 from a battle with brain cancer. Political consultant Roy Fletcher of Baton Rouge was McCain’s Deputy National Campaign Manager when he ran for President in 2000. Fletcher ays McCain’s time as a P-O-W left him badly scarred…
Despite the digital revolution taking reading off the pages of paperbacks and onto the screens of tablet, the Forestry Industry continues to grow in Louisiana, according to a report that says in 2015 it accounted for 13 billion dollars in economic output, and one billion in inflation adjusted state and local taxes. LSU Ag Center Professor Shaun Tanger says while paper is down, paper related products are up.
An LSU professor has invented an asphalt sealant that he says can extend the lifespan of problematic roads by years, and keep the asphalt from constantly cracking. Engineering Professor Dr. Guoqiang (Go-Chung) Li says his invention has been in the works since a 2009 grant kick started the project, and is almost road ready. Li says the project has received several federal grants and a lot of interest from state agencies, and now that the sealant has demonstrated its functionality, they’ll have to figure out how to make it cost effective.
LSU Football Head Coach Ed Orgeron is set to have a 1230 press conference where we anticipate that he will name his starting Quarterback for Sunday’s opening game against number 8. Miami in Dallas. Reports say Ohio State transfer Joe Burrow has locked up the position and will helm coach O’s new more spread out, quick passing game.