Also: Why Bodi White left his job with Gov. Jeff Landry
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St. George has a mayor
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St. George now has a mayor and a police chief

BY DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Baton Rouge area residents on Tuesday picked up debris from Monday's deadly thunderstorms and high winds, with some still waiting for their power to be restored. See the recap of what happened and read about the highest wind speeds. 

Gov. Jeff Landry selected the city of St. George’s interim mayor and police chief on Tuesday, marking the first leaders of East Baton Rouge Parish’s newest city. Dustin Yates, the Chief Administrative Officer of the St. George Fire Department, will serve as St. George’s first mayor. Read more. 

Former state Sen. Bodi White has quit as Gov. Jeff Landry’s legislative liaison. See why White, who represented Baton Rouge in the Legislature for decades, left his post. 

Does LSU football have enough NIL money? Here's a deep dive into its approach and funds.

Earlier this year, LSU football coach Brian Kelly spoke at an event organized by Bayou Traditions, the athletic department’s official name, image and likeness collective. Kelly touched on the direction of the team and new staff hires, delivering what amount to a state of the program address for some of the school’s biggest donors. Read more

Former state Sen. Bodi White quits as aide to Jeff Landry. See why.

Former state Sen. Bodi White has quit as Gov. Jeff Landry’s legislative liaison after a staffer to Landry lied to him about financing for a bill and that in turn caused White to provide misinformation to a senator and former colleague, he said Tuesday. Read more

 
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