LSU basketball coach Will Wade has released a statement asking for his suspension to be lifted. Wade was suspended last Friday after reports came out he was caught on an FBI wiretap discussing a strong offer to a recruit. LSU officials want Wade to discuss the report, but in this latest statement, Wade says he’s been advised by his lawyers not to discuss the matter.

Louisiana US Senator John Kennedy always likes to talk about how government mismanages taxpayer dollars. During a senate budget hearing, Kennedy questioned the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought about what he believes is his questionable spending by the federal government and he says it needs to stop…
cut 15 (13) “…try a trillion dollars”

With the weather warming up, the potential for flooding increases from spring time thunderstorms and snow melts from up north will increase river levels. National Flood Insurance Chief Executive David Maurstad says flood insurance is required if you live in a flood zone. He says for residents living outside of a flood zone, he still encouarges you get flood insurance and it comes at a low price…
cut 12 (10) “….event”

The app known as Sick Weather ranks Louisiana fifth for most active US flu and allergy symptoms. Sick Weather app CEO Graham Dodge says if you are an allergy suferer, prepare now for a rough season…
cut 9 (10) “….as opposed to allergies”
Health officials are warning about a secondary late flu season because of the emergence of the H-3-N-2 strain.