Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart. Two Adidas officials and Dawkins have been sentenced to prison as part of the investigation into college basketball recruiting. Wade has reportedly been subpoenaed for the second college basketball corruption trial next month. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau, says as LSU hoops prepare for the Big Dance, this FBI probe is concerning
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Wade said on Thursday he has not read the FBI wiretap report, but the program will move forward as they need to. Last year, Wade denied ever doing business with Dawkins.
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A record half million Rouses King Cakes were devoured this year. Bakery Director for Rouses Markets Michelle Knight says says more are coming with an Irish twist…
Cut 11 (09) “…great king cakes.”
If you still have left overs, Knight says know those treats only have a three to four day shelf life.
Twenty horses used in Mardi Gras parades this year have found new homes following a volunteer effort by the Human Society of Louisiana. Humane Society Director Jeff Dorson says the rescued horses are becoming stars.
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The Program began three years ago after Dorson found out some parade horses were potentially being sent to slaughter after Carnival.