Eight months from today is Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary as Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards faces two republican challengers, Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a big part of the debate will discuss state issues and how to move the state forward, but the national climate will bleed over and mix with local issues…
cut 11 (10) “….healthcare”
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has responded to Governor John Bel Edwards letter that expressed disappointment with the blown pass interference call in the NFC Championship game. Goodell says the game could not be re-played, but the league will look at whether expanding instant replay to include judgement calls on penalties. Goodell also says the league treasures its relationship with New Orleans as they gear up to host an 11th Super Bowl in 2024.

The state Department of Environmental Quality has an online, interactive map on it’s website that lets anglers see the fish consumption and swimming advisories for rivers, lakes, and bayous in Louisiana. DEQ Scientist Al Hindrichs…
Cut 7 (11) “…advisories.”
Two of the advisories warn against both swimming and fishing and two other warn only against swimming, but the majority are warnings about contaminants in the fish.

Adult fans attending baseball games at Alex Box Stadium can purchase beer and win in a new section called the Yard, which is a tented area in the right and left field corners. Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says the Yard will have television sets, so you can still watch the game, plus…
cut 15 (10) “….in the season”