President Trump is calling on Republicans in Louisiana to vote in the upcoming gubernatorial election. In a tweet, he says quote “It is really important to vote on October 12th for either Eddie Rispone or Ralph Abraham, both great…”
The state’s murder rate is down eight percent but still good for the highest in the nation, while the violent crime rate dropped three percent. Matt Doyle has the story.
A new law signed in California will allow college athletes to hire agents and make money from the use of their image, name or likeness, starting in 2023. LSU QB Joe Burrow says he believes it is a step in the right direction for athletes.
California is the first state to pass a law that defies the NCAA’s stance on compensation for amateur athletes.
Ruston’s recovery from last April’s deadly EF-3 tornado has stalled due to the wait for FEMA assistance reimbursement. Mayor Ronny Walker says they are punching the numbers on the FEMA reimbursement.
The city dipped into reserve funds to restore electricity within four days. Five miles of the city’s fiber network had to be replaced.