Governor John Bel Edwards hopes U.S. Senator John Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the 2019 governor’s race and remain in DC will give the Senator a new-found focus on his federal responsibilities, instead of using his time to verbally spar with state leaders. Edwards spoke to a New Orleans radio station today…
Kennedy released a statement yesterday saying many of the state’s issues were related to a “top down institution.” and said he’s confident another Republican will defeat Edwards.
LSU Ticket Manager Brian Broussard has some advice for Purple and Gold nation members who are interested in traveling to Glendale, Arizona to watch the Tigers take on undefeated UCF.
He says tickets should be available for the next few days.
The FCC is encouraging TV viewers who use an antenna to watch television to rescan their TV as many stations are moving frequencies in an effort to free up airwaves for high speed internet and mobile broadband. Chair of the FCC Incentive Auction Task Force Jean Kiddoo (ki’doo) says if you subscribe to TV, you don’t have to worry about the changes.
Cut 3 (09) “…cable and satellite.”
The changes will have an effect in Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, and Lake Charles.
Four West Baton Rouge sheriff deputies are charged with malfeasance after an investigation into multiple inmate escapes. Major Dale Simoneaux says during their probe, they learned 23-year-old deputy, Taija Perry, had sex with an inmate. Simoneaux says 28-year-old James McClurg took bribe money to let it happen…
Cut 12 (13) “…very disturbing facts.”
56-year-old Dimple Jones has also been charged.