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with Matthew Albright| Assistant metro editorGood morning! Here are some of our best reads from yesterday. Kicking off the Kelly eraLSU officially announced Brian Kelly as LSU's next head football coach yesterday, and our sports staff has it covered from every angle. They've got: A rundown of the 10-year, $95 million dealThe scuttlebutt about who Kelly is courting as his offensive coordinator and defensive coordinatorThe scene at the airport when LSU fans welcomed the new coachA roundup of reactions from national commentators on how the hire changes the landscape, and reaction from LSU fans on social mediaKeep with us for all the latest as Kelly starts rebuilding the football program in his image. What abortion case means for LouisianaThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could undermine Roe v. Wade and fundamentally reshape abortion law. While the case being debated is from Mississippi, the Court's ruling could have enormous consequences for Louisiana. This story explains the debate and its stakes. Teacher payA new survey has found that Louisiana is 12th out of 16 states in the South when it comes to how much teachers are paid. This story runs the numbers and explains what it means for a state whose governor has said he would bring the state up to the regional average. Thanks for reading, and have a great day! |
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| Brian Kelly’s arrival Tuesday in Baton Rouge turned into a small celebration. Read more |
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| LSU head coach Brian Kelly is attempting to bring the core of his Notre Dame staff with him. Read more |
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| LSU confirmed the hiring of new football coach Brian Kelly, announcing Tuesday morning he will receive a 10-year, $95 million contract plus… Read more |
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| Louisiana women seeking an abortion would have to drive to Illinois or New Mexico for the pregnancy ending procedure should the U.S. Suprem… Read more |
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| A new survey shows average teacher pay in Louisiana is 12th of 16 states in the South, which raises doubts on whether Gov. John Bel Edwards… Read more |
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| All Alex Trejos has wanted for the past 5 1/2 years is justice for his slain son Jesse, who was fatally shot in the Round Oak section of Ba… Read more |
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| Sean Simmonds stood in front of an airplane on the tarmac at Louisiana Regional Airport near Gonzales and turned its large propeller by han… Read more |
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| A high-profile sex crimes trial in Livingston Parish opened Tuesday with prospective jurors facing questions about whether they would be ab… Read more |
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| Louisiana government’s shift toward Washington-style politics has been a study in incrementalism, with old nonpartisan norms slowly giving … Read more |
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