Protests are planned outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for Saturday’s Global Prayer Rally. The American Family Association, known for its opposition of gay rights, is putting on the event and gay rights advocates plan to protest. “The Response” is a planned day of prayer for America. Spokesman Doug Stringer says we live in a country where we have freedom of speech and people do have the right to protest…:
cut 12 (09) “not about them”
Peter Jenkins is the organizer of “Organize, Reflect, Act”, who will be protesting at the event. Jenkins says it’s important to note that his organization is not against a prayer rally, rather they oppose the American Family Association…:
cut 14 (12) “pray with them”
Jenkins says his event will begin with a march through the LSU campus and will be followed by several speakers and workshops.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson’s dirty laundry is being aired to fans as a day after he announces he’s decided to leave the franchises to his wife instead of his kids, the former heirs sue claiming it was a decision made out of incompetence. Dr. Michelle Moore is a clinical psychologist at the LSU Health Sciences Center. She says this family battle can be repaired with simple open communication among members…:
CUT 10 (09) “ugly words”
Benson says he intends to fight the suit every step of the way.

The American Automobile Association says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $1.88.