The 6,952 square mile “Dead Zone” in the Gulf of Mexico is not as big as NOAA predicted this year due to Hurricane Barry. LSU marine scientist Dr. Nancy Rabalais says it’s a bit surprising.
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The nearly 7,000 square mile Dead Zone is the 8th largest on record.

Students will see the motto In God We Trust displayed somewhere in a public school this year. It’s now a requirement based on a 2018 law. Critics say the law imposes religion on public schools and they point out the motto was only added to currency in 1957. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow disagrees with those arguments.
Cut 9 (12) “…country”

LSU hits the practice field today for the start of preseason camp. Coach Ed Orgeron plans to be heavily involved in the development of the defensive line, especially with D-Line coach Dennis Johnson in a wheelchair after severely injuring both of his knees while playing basketball. Orgeron wants an aggressive defensive line
Cut 13 (10) “…that staff ”

Eight individuals will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend and three of them have strong ties to Louisiana. Former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed went to Destrehan High School. His defensive coordinator at Destrehan and current Wildcats head coach Stephen Robicheaux says it’s a well-deserved honor…
cut 6 (9) “..another level”
Also going into the Hall, former LSU standouts Kevin Mawae and Johnny Robinson.