Former West Monroe High, LSU and now Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth is looking forward to returning to the scene of some of his greatest athletic triumphs Sunday against the Saints. Whitworth made frequent trips to the dome during high school with a dominant Rebels team, along with a visit in 2003 under Nick Saban’s Purple and Gold, so he’s used to the booming crowds both here and elsewhere.
Now may be a good time to check old lottery tickets you’ve been in possession of. No one has stepped forward to claim a Powerball ticket worth one million dollars that is getting close to expiration. The winning ticket matched up the five white balls of the drawing on August 25, 2018. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison.
Cut 8 (06) “…claim your prize.”
That million dollar ticket was sold to a customer in New Orleans.
During his 2014 congressional campaign, Ralph Abraham made a vow to not accept his salary if elected. However, the Advocate newspaper reports that campaign promise only last for his first two year term. Now, Abraham is running for governor, so could this come back to impact his attempt at the Governor’s mansion? ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says in political campaigns anything becomes fair game for criticism.
Governor John Bel Edwards has a busy weekend in front of him. On Saturday, he’ll participate in a 5K race that’s part of the eighth running of the Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge. Edwards says during his run or walk he’ll also push disabled children in a stroller for the Ainsley Angels organization
And on Sunday, the Saints will be in the Merecdes Benz Superdome for the NFC Championship game against the Rams.