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More than 200 laid off at fertilizer plant Mosaic says it’s pausing production due to costs BY TIMOTHY BOONE Staff writer

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Gov. Jeff Landry, center, speaks at an event in February to announce that Amazon plans to build data centers in Caddo and Bossier parishes. He is joined by Roger Wehner, left, vice president of economic development for Amazon, and Matt Vanderzanden, CEO of STACK Infrastructure.

Louisiana GOP stays bullish on data centers

Other states taking steps to block or tighten regulations

Mosaic Co. is laying off 206 employees as it idles fertilizer production at two plants in St. James Parish, citing a dramatic increase in the price of sulfur — which industry analysts said has been driven up by the war with Iran. The company said it is reducing staffing at the Uncle Sam plant in Convent and the Faustina plant in St. James due to the availability and cost of sulfur, a key component of phosphate fertilizer production. Ammonia production at the Faustina plant will not be affected. “Mosaic remains focused on the safe management of its facilities and assets while pursuing opportunities to resume full operations as market conditions improve,” the company said in a statement. Mosaic said it is also reducing production at its Florida fertilizer plants, as well as its operations in Brazil. According to documents ﬁled with

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BY SAM KARLIN Staff writer

The massive build-out of data centers to power the AI industry is stirring a political reckoning across the country, with Republican and Democratic elected officials alike taking new steps to either block or more tightly regulate data centers as voter attitudes shift against them. You wouldn’t know it by looking at Louisiana. Republican leaders here, led by Gov. Jeff Landry, sound as bullish as ever on luring data centers to the state, using confidentiality agreements to offer tax breaks and fast-tracking approvals for the electric infrastructure that the world’s biggest AI companies need for the projects. Even as politicians across the country turn against data centers, Landry and others here are standing firm in their view that data centers will be an extraordinary economic boom for Louisiana, which has struggled to make employment and population gains over the past two decades, while other Southern states have prospered. They argue that concerns about electric bills and water use are overblown and that

Amazon held an open house for the public concerning the data center projects in the area on Tuesday at Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport. the state has put in place guardrails to prevent problems. By contrast, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced a moratorium on data centers earlier this month as regulators audit the industry. Landry is taking the opposite approach. “We don’t need a moratorium when we can have responsible growth,” the governor said in a statement.

In an interview with Fox News last week, Landry continued to double down, saying he didn’t know if “people understand the value of those data centers.” Groups that help elect Republican and Democratic ofﬁcials across the nation are warning, though, that data centers are becoming a perilous political issue, and

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The Islamic Republic survived the assassination of its top leaders and weeks of heavy bombing, and found a potent form of leverage in the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf Arab nations saw worrying gaps open up in the American security BY JOSEPH KRAUSS umbrella they have relied on for Associated Press decades — and some are looking It’s been six months since at alternatives. Israel has once again thrashed the United States and Israel attacked Iran with the perennial its enemies without defeating goal of transforming the Middle them, and after nearly three East through military force. The years of war in Gaza and new region has changed, but not in the land seizures, is at risk of a genway they had hoped. erational rupture with the U.S.,

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its closest ally. Hopes of normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia — another enduring U.S. and Israeli aspiration — have dimmed even further. When they attacked Iran on Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel hoped to topple its clerical leadership and replace it with a pro-Western government. Instead, they’ve ended up with a “hardened and very radical regime,” said Barbara Leaf, a former ambassador who served as assistant secretary of state for the Middle East in the Biden administration.

‘We should be more independent’ BY TYLER BRIDGES Staff writer

“That is going to be exceptionally difﬁcult to deal with, to say the least,” she said. Iran’s “conﬁdence has grown over the months that it cannot only survive, but it can prevail, it can reset the regional landscape.” In the runup to the war, the Islamic Republic appeared more vulnerable than at any point since Saddam Hussein’s Iraq invaded in 1980. Iran’s currency had cratered, setting off some of the biggest

Louisiana Republican Party leaders hoped to provide clarity for rank-and-ﬁle voters by making endorsements Thursday in two hotly contested congressional races. Instead, they sowed discord and anger within the party. State Rep. Michael Echols, of Monroe, who didn’t receive one of the coveted endorsements, called the process an “embarrassing backroom political gathering.” Meanwhile, Coy Fortenberry, a member of the party’s state central committee, emailed his 227 colleagues on Friday to call for a revamp of the endorsement process, questioned actions by the party chair and executive director and said Gov. Jeff Landry has too much inﬂuence over its decisions. “The endorsement process is flawed,” said Michael Chittom, a longtime state central committee

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Israeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza, 3 in West Bank

Israeli airstrikes killed five people in Gaza and three in the West Bank on Friday, hospital officials said, despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States. Two brothers and another relative died in a strike on the family’s home outside Khan Younis, officials at Nasser Hospital said. Two separate Israeli strikes killed one person each in Gaza City, according to health officials at Shifa hospital. Israel’s military confirmed the Gaza strikes but said it was not aware of the one in Khan Younis. The five deaths are among more than 1,300 Palestinians killed in airstrikes since an October ceasefire deal, Gaza health officials say. Meanwhile, Israel’s military said it killed three Palestinians in an airstrike in the West Bank city of Jenin on Friday, describing one of the dead as a Hamas operative and the two others as accomplices. The military identified one of the targets as Qais Bitawi who was alleged to be “involved in advancing significant terrorist activity.” The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed Bitawi had been killed, along with two others. Hamas condemned the strike as a “heinous crime.” Violence has escalated in the West Bank, where at least 87 Palestinians have been killed in attacks while three Israelis have been killed by Palestinians in 2026.

Jury in Clancy trial ends 2nd day of deliberations

PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial ended a second day of deliberations on Friday without a verdict in the case of the Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three children in 2023. Clancy doesn’t deny strangling her children, but her lawyer said she did it because she had lost her grip on reality due to postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness that can follow childbirth. In the months before the killings, Clancy sought treatment for her worsening mental health, including a stay in a psychiatric hospital. Prosecutors said Clancy knew what she was doing. They say she strangled the children because she was depressed and tired of living, and made a conscious choice to kill them before attempting suicide. The jury began deliberating Thursday afternoon and met again Friday, asking at one point to take a look at a knife that Clancy used to cut herself and bags with empty prescription pill bottles found in her house. Jurors are expected to return to the courthouse Monday. Members of the panel could ﬁnd her guilty of murder or the lesser crime of manslaughter, or acquit her if they decide she wasn’t in control of herself due to her psychiatric problems.

Judge: DOD measures against Anthropic illegal

A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon after the government labeled the company as a supply chain risk earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a written order Thursday night that the Pentagon acted illegally by punishing the AI company for its criticism of the Department of Defense’s views on AI use. The government is expected to ﬁght the ruling. The dispute between the AI company and the government broke out in February when President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Anthropic of endangering national security and designated the company a supply chain risk. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused to back down over concerns the company’s products could be used for mass surveillance or autonomous armed drones. Lin wrote that the government’s actions “were based on a desire to make a public example out of Anthropic for its ‘arrogance’ in criticizing the government, not based on any articulable basis to believe that Anthropic would actually sabotage its model.”

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Rescuers retrieve flood survivors Death toll climbs in disaster

BY NIRANJAN SHRESTHA and SHRISTI KAFLE Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing. The rescue efforts included a team that rappelled into a severely damaged checkpoint area on the Chinese side of the border between the two countries. Rescuers were on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after the initial ﬂoods Wednesday. Experts warned that the lake, created after a glacier collapse that triggered the floods, was starting to overﬂow. Nepal’s army was deployed to help rescue more than 100 people believed trapped inside a tunnel at a hydropower plant located in the country’s worst-hit district. Like elsewhere in the disaster zone, their work was complicated by thick layers of mud that covered the site. The rappelling rescue team descended into the once-bustling bordercrossing area from wooded mountain slopes, the state broadcaster China Central

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A relative consoles Sabina Dangal on Friday outside a government hospital as she waits for news of her brother, who is missing after flash floods, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Television said. “As far as I can see, it’s nothing but debris,” rescue ofﬁcial Zou Mingqi told state media. The area where travelers went through border control to enter or leave China has been ﬂattened to a muddy area, according to satellite images. The floods have killed 579 in Nepal, the country’s disaster-management authority said Friday. Nepali police later put the number of deaths at 553. There was little information on survivors on the Chinese side, where the death toll rose to seven Friday as state media showed evacuations of villages and leaders’ efforts to direct the relief response. More than 3,700 people

have been rescued in Nepal so far. Meanwhile, the number of people who were unaccounted for in the country nearly doubled to 1,924 as more local residents were added to the tally. China’s state media said 554 people were missing on the Chinese side. Hundreds of the missing are foreigners in the area to work, trek or make a pilgrimage to a sacred peak. In other developments, Nepal on Friday reversed an earlier decision and said it would allow foreign teams and experts to help with rescue efforts, apparently under pressure from other countries, especially those whose citizens are unaccounted for, a leading English-language newspa-

per, The Kathmandu Post, reported. Nepali police issued a fresh alert Friday after receiving information that a dam on the Tibet side had burst. Security personnel and rescue and relief workers were told to stay on high alert and move to a safe location if necessary. It was unclear if the dam bursting was related to flooding concerns over the lake that formed after the initial flash floods. Chinese broadcaster CCTV said the newly formed lake, located more than 6 miles from Gyirong Port, the hard-hit border crossing with Nepal, sits at an elevation of 9,680 feet. Nepali and Chinese authorities earlier warned

of more flooding from the lake, which was already overflowing. Rescue workers heading to the disaster zone were ordered to stop temporarily Friday due to concern the lake would release more water and debris, and people in potentially affected areas were urged to move to safer ground. Monitoring data from the Chinese Ministry of Water Resources later showed that the lake had dwindled in size. The water level dropped by 32 feet from the high point on Thursday morning, the state broadcaster said. Some 680 rescuers eventually reached the Gyirong area by foot and via rafts. Some were dropped down from drones flown to the area, CCTV footage showed. “Anyone, anyone?” rescuers yelled, according to footage by the broadcaster. It was not immediately known how many people were at the border checkpoint building when the floods hit. In Nepal’s Rasuwa district, Nepali army rescuers struggled to help more than 100 people believed to be trapped by thick mud in a tunnel that’s part of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project. The army said it had rescued 350 people from the tunnel so far. Video from the scene showed rescuers helping a man covered in mud out of the tunnel by pulling and pushing.

Trump: U.S. enters deal with Venezuela for oil America to take control of 65B barrels

BY AAMER MADHANI and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South Ameri-

can country’s oil reserves. Trump in a social media post announced the agreement he said was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela’s interim Trump President Delcy Rodriguez. “The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the

Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” Trump wrote. The Venezuelan government’s press ofﬁce did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The announcement of the deal comes nearly nine months after the U.S. military at Trump’s direction carried out an operation to capture Ven-

Trump administration appeals latest ruling on voting order Judge blocked new limitations on mail ballots

BY LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections. The notice of appeal filed Friday comes after a federal judge in Boston hand-

ed down a new decision blocking implementation of an executive order from President Donald Trump for the next two weeks. The Supreme Court previously allowed the plan to move ahead on procedural grounds, but hasn’t decided whether it’s legal. The U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals will next consider the case, though it could soon be back before the nation’s highest court. Under Trump’s executive order, the U.S. Postal Service could refuse to deliver ballots from states that do not submit lists of eligible voters and follow a uniform envelope style. The White House calls the plan a set of

“commonsense measures” aimed at protecting ballot security, and calls the order blocking it “unreasoned and unlawful.” The plaintiffs didn’t have immediate comment on the appeal. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani found that states don’t have the time or money to design and produce new ballots, update their systems and train ofﬁcials to upload voter data to the Postal Service in the short time before the midterm elections. The first mail ballots of the general election to determine control of Congress are scheduled to be sent out next Friday.

Russian drones batter Kyiv region By The Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces on Friday resumed their drone barrage of Ukraine’s Kyiv region, hitting more than a dozen apartment buildings and storage depots in a second straight day of aerial attacks, ofﬁcials said. Prolonged air raids in Kyiv on Thursday essentially locked down the Ukrainian capital for 15 hours, the Foreign Ministry said, choking the

economy and severely disrupting civilian life more than 41/2 years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor. Even longer alerts are a daily reality in regions closer to the front line, the ministry said. Russian drone and missile attacks are also taking aim at the power grid in what Ukrainian ofﬁcials say is an annual campaign to “weaponize winter.” In Ukraine’s southern Kherson region on the Black

Sea, where glide bombs a day earlier forced a combined heat and power plant to shut down, officials predicted a winter of extended outages and told people to move elsewhere if they could. Russian strikes in the Kyiv region damaged 14 warehouses, 16 private houses, three apartment buildings and 16 vehicles, Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional military administration, said Friday.

ezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face federal narcoterrorism and drug trafﬁcking charges. Trump faces mounting pressure to address high gas prices as the war in Iran on Friday reached a six-month milestone with no conclusion in sight. The U.S. has tapped its strategic petroleum reserves, which in early August fell below 300 million barrels, down by more than 100 mil-

lion barrels since the start of 2026. The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has led to a dramatic slowdown of Gulf oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz, which about 20% of the world petroleum passed through prior to the conﬂict. The average price of gas in the U.S. stood at about $4.09 a gallon on Friday, according to AAA. The average price was $3.21 at the same time last year.

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Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 Trump loses again His son becomes King Haakon VIII

BY MARK LEWIS Associated Press

STAVANGER, Norway — King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of potential brides from the European nobility so he could marry his longtime sweetheart, died Friday. He was 89. The palace said he died at the National Hospital in Oslo at 6:35 a.m. Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch. The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times. His son automatically became King Haakon VIII. Like other royal houses in Europe, the Norwegian monarchs serve a largely symbolic role, enjoying celebrity status while real power in the democracy of 5.5 million rests with an elected parliament. Harald was crowned after his British-born father, King Olav V, died in January 1991, and reigned during an oil-and-gas-driven economic boom in his country. “A whole nation is in mourning and the people of Norway are left with a deep

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King Harald V of Norway died Friday at age 89, authorities said Friday. sense of gratitude for a long life in the service of Norway,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in a statement. “For more than three decades as monarch, Harald V demonstrated an unwavering faith in the Norwegian people. He helped us to see the best in ourselves — and in one another.” Funeral arrangements were not immediately released. Harald was born in 1937 in Asker, near Oslo, becoming the ﬁrst Norwegian prince to be born in the country since King Olav IV in 1370. In the following centuries, Norway didn’t have a king of its own until Harald’s grandfather, Haakon VII, was elected king following the 1905 dis-

solution of the union between Sweden and Norway. Harald was 3 years old when the Nazis occupied Norway at the start of World War II. To avoid capture, his mother fled with him and his sisters, Ragnhild and Astrid, first to Sweden and then by boat to the U.S., while Harald’s father and grandfather went into exile in Britain with Norway’s government. Haakon’s refusal to go along with German demands garnered respect among his people. During their time in the U.S., the Norwegian royals were often guests at the White House. Harald was 6 when he carried out his first official duty, christening new warplanes at a Norwegian air

base in Canada. The family was reunited in Norway in June 1945, shortly after the end of the war in Europe. Harald attended public schools, the Norwegian military college and Oxford University. Like his father — an Olympic champion sailor in 1928 — Harald loved the sea and sailboats. He represented Norway at several Olympics, and in 1987 he skippered his yacht to gold in the World Championships. As a young man, Harald was urged to find a bride among Europe’s noblewomen and princesses. For nine years he shunned a series of prospects, holding out until he finally won his father’s permission to marry his longtime sweetheart, Sonja Haraldsen, the daughter of a successful businessman. King Olav had feared the marriage would weaken Norway’s still-young monarchy. Instead, Norwegians greeted the Aug. 29, 1968, wedding with jubilation, and later embraced Sonja as their queen. The couple had two children, Haakon and his older sister, Märtha Louise. The Norwegian Constitution was altered in 1990 to allow the ﬁrst born, regardless of gender, to take precedence in the line of succession. However, it was not applied retroactively, meaning that Haakon continued to take precedence over his sister.

Groups make plea for voting rights in D.C. Demonstrators march at National Mall

“Had he lived, we’d be on a totally different trajectory,” the younger King said. “These would not be issues; they would have been resolved. I don’t think he would be surprised because he understands our history and understands those who are trying to retain power. But the challenge is challenging our communities to engage even more.”

BY MATT BROWN and MATTHEW JUNKROSKI Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Voting rights, the work of the civil rights movement and racial justice took center stage on the National Mall Friday, with protesters gathering ahead of midterm elections and following a wave of changes to voting laws and redistricting that some have condemned as detrimental to Black Americans. Hundreds of people gathered near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for the 2026 “Defend the Vote” March on Washington, organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, echoing the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 march. The event follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark April decision in Louisiana v. Callais that reinterpreted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, allowing Southern states to redraw their congressional maps in a way that erodes equal representation in Black communities. “We’ve been doing these marches for years, but this is probably the most important because this is the ﬁrst year we are marching that the voting rights bill has been nulliﬁed by the Supreme Court,”

in bid to erase hush money conviction

BY MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER

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NEW YORK — A federal judge on Friday once again spurned Donald Trump’s effort to erase his hush money conviction, rejecting the president’s bid to move the state court case to federal court and have it dismissed on presidential immunity grounds. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein said Trump’s reasons for renewing his request were “neither new nor legally sufficient,” particularly his claims that trial testimony by former aides and a lawyer, along with his Twitter statements, infringe on presidential immunity. “They do not; paying hush money to an adult ﬁlm star or engaging in a cover-up of an embarrassment are not subsumed in presidential

immunity,” the judge said, referring to the $130,000 payoff to adult film actor Stormy Daniels. At one point, Hellerstein noted that Trump’s lawyers thought it was his job to merely certify the record in the state trial court to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. “Federal district courts are not certifying clerks,” the judge wrote. It is the third time Hellerstein has blocked Trump from having the U.S. District Court in Manhattan seize control of the case from the New York court where he was tried and convicted. By midafternoon Friday, Trump’s legal team had notiﬁed the lower court it was appealing the ruling, which a spokesperson for the team called “baseless and lawless.”

Report: Chemical tank called unfit for service before failure BY CLAIRE RUSH

Associated Press

An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill “not fit for continued service” 10 months before it failed in May, killing 11 in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace disasters in recent decades, according to a federal report released Friday. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board’s update about the May 26 failure in Longview, which expelled enough caustic liquid to blow out building walls, is part of an ongoing investigation. The federal agency said it is still determining the cause

of the failure. The board found that the contractor provided Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company with recommendations for internal inspections and shell repairs, but the company did none between a July 2025 inspection and the May 2026 failure. “Because the investigation remains ongoing, we will not comment on individual ﬁndings or documents at this time,” an emailed statement from Nippon spokesperson Sam Jefferies said Friday. “Our focus remains on supporting affected families and employees and taking the necessary steps toward fully reopening the Longview facility.”

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Demonstrators shout to speakers Friday during the March on Washington, near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network, said in an interview with The Associated Press. Friday’s event harkened back to King Jr.’s historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, when more than 200,000 people gathered at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial. That march, an inﬂection point in the Civil Rights Movement, came at a fraught moment, when economic headwinds, civil unrest, political division and the Vietnam War bitterly divided Americans. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., one of dozens of speakers at the event, said that now is a “very dangerous moment in American history” and that the “dream of a more just and equitable society has never been under greater threat than it is right now.” He placed blame on Re-

publican President Donald Trump and the Supreme Court’s conservative majority, listing attempts to purge voter rolls, obtain sensitive voter data, restrict mail-in and early voting, and redraw congressional districts as part of threats to voting rights. “Today, we have a president along with the Supreme Court members he appointed carrying out the most signiﬁcant assault on voting rights since segregation, targeting virtually every aspect of the electoral system,” Sanders said. Martin Luther King III told the AP the Civil Rights Movement’s work “is further eroding” in the wake of the April ruling. He said his father would be disappointed with the state of the country, but current civil rights advocates should be undaunted.

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and economic prosperity,” Coussan said. “We’re in a position where we’re still courting (companies). … We’re not going to take a page out of their playbook.”

Continued from page 1A several political scientists say Louisiana officials may change their tune if the national backlash makes its way to the state. Legislatures in at least 15 states are considering banning them entirely, according to the National Center for State Courts, and a host of municipalities have sought to prevent them from being built. In Texas, where Abbott is up for reelection this year, politicians are being hit from both sides with data center criticisms. After welcoming data center developments for years, Abbott said recently that data center companies “dug their own graves” and “got the backlash they deserve.” Rural Republican voters feel like their quality of life is being trampled without their consultation, said James Hensen, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas, citing polling his organization has done. Democrats there, meanwhile, are capitalizing on an “anticorporate” sentiment among their base. “The problem that Republicans have, particularly at the legislative and congressional level, is that the phone calls are coming from inside the house,” Hensen said. “I don’t see why we would expect rural Louisianans to respond any differently,” he added. There are some signs that data center unease is starting to appear among Louisiana voters. Advocates from the right and left, as well as some residents near proposed data centers, are beginning to pack town halls and regulatory meetings to oppose the build-out. “It is picking up,” said a Republican state lawmaker who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid upsetting various political factions. “It has not hit the fever pitch it has hit in other (states). But I’ve started to see the chirping.” Landry and state lawmakers are up for reelection in 2027. Robert Collins, political science professor at Dillard University, said Louisiana may simply be a year behind the rest of the country. “I do predict as they are built and as people see the environmental effects, a year from now or so you will start seeing new opposition,” Collins said. “The ordinary citizen doesn’t really understand what they do yet.” Several recent national polls show that large majorities of Americans, including Republicans and independents, oppose data centers being built in their area. No polls on the issue have been released publicly in Louisiana. Data centers appear to be a salient issue for Democrats as the fall midterms approach: New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul issued the nation’s ﬁrst statewide moratorium on data centers in July. Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro issued sweeping new regulations for them last week. And the Republican candidate for Senate in Michigan, Mike Rogers, said on Thursday he supports a one-year moratorium, as candidates across the country began launching attack ads on op-

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A crowd attends a community meeting about the Stateline Data Center on March 3 at Blanchard Town Hall in Blanchard. ponents that have supported data centers in the past. Amid some signs of unease in Louisiana, Landry issued an executive order in late June seeking to quell voter fears about electric bills rising because of data centers. The action came after a consultant for state regulators concluded that a proposed Entergy transaction would effectively mean residential ratepayers footing some of the bill for Meta’s data center. Meta disputed the report, and Entergy postponed the plans to acquire the plant. But Landry has also drawn a line in his messaging, saying data centers are not the same as other industries that have pilfered the state. Landry told WRKF radio host Jim Engster last week that he understands that Louisianans have seen industries come into the state for “generations.” “Basically they just extract wealth, right? They cut our forest, they mined our minerals, drilled oil and gas, and sometimes they would come and then they would leave,” he said. “The economic boom we’re having right now. ... It’s here to stay.” Not all residents are on board. At a Public Service Commission meeting earlier this month, dozens spoke out against Meta’s $50 billion data center, citing skepticism that it would be an economic benefit and concern that electric bills will rise. In a sign of Louisiana leaders’ ongoing support for data centers, the three Republicans on the PSC voted to overturn a judge’s ruling that Meta be forced to turn over more details about its job creation and electric use at the “Hyperion” data center. Commissioner Davante Lewis, D-Baton Rouge, the only member who voted to force Meta to turn over information about the data center’s job creation and electric use, said the issue is “bubbling,” even if it hasn’t become a dominant political issue in Louisiana. He noted that the governor and Legislature aren’t on the ballot until next year. “There’s a complete disconnect from the political class in Louisiana versus the people on the ground,” Lewis said in an interview. “When I’m in communities outside the commission rooms … (Voters) are very deeply concerned with data centers.”

Publicly, Meta has been in lockstep with Landry and a host of Republican political leaders over its “Hyperion” data center, set to be the largest in the world when it’s complete in Richland Parish. And the tech giant’s leaders have taken steps to ingratiate themselves with political leaders here. Last fall, the company donated $76,000 to the Louisiana Republican Party, making it one of the top donors to the party last year. It donated another $10,000 to a Republican legislative committee and $24,000 to Landry himself, the maximum amount allowed under state law. Candidates can take $12,000 from a donor for the primary and another $12,000 for the general election. Landry and Meta declined to comment on the donations. The LAGOP didn’t respond to queries. Meta has spent far more in Texas, which has far more data centers than Louisiana. The donations came as Meta sought to highlight charitable contributions and other beneﬁts the company says its massive data center will bring to Louisiana. In a recent essay on AI, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised to create a $1 billion fund to invest in communities where Meta puts data centers. The company hosted a dinner last month at Galatoire’s in the French Quarter with Georges Media Group, the parent company of The Advocate | The Times-Picayune. It was another opportunity to pitch its message to movers and shakers from the state: Landry, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and other high-proﬁle Louisianans, including Mitch Landrieu and Archie Manning, attended. The Times-Picayune | Advocate newsroom had no role in planning the dinner. At a news conference announcing an expansion of the project earlier this summer, Meta President Dina Powell McCormick said Louisiana is the “envy of every state.” “We are here for the long haul, and we could not be more proud,” she said. Meta spokesperson Francis Brennan said in an interview that the Legislature voted with bipartisan majorities to approve tax breaks for data centers, well before the donations to the LAGOP

and Landry. And he said leaders here support the data center because of its economic benefits. The company says it will bring 1,000 new jobs once complete, on top of thousands of temporary construction jobs. “I don’t think we’re going to say there isn’t criticism of data centers,” Brennan said. “There’s also a lot of positive being done by this massive economic development in the state. … We’re there for the long haul and want to be good partners in this community.” Meta and Landry have highlighted $50,000 bonuses to teachers in Richland Parish because of an influx of property tax revenue, as well as economic activity from the construction phase of the project. Louisiana Economic Development has also continued to embrace Meta. After The New York Times reported last month on Meta’s data center here, including the state’s use of tax incentives and NDAs, LED sent talking points to some officials countering that the data center represents “one of the largest economic development projects in American history,” according to a copy of the document shared by a lawmaker. The company also largely has the support of the Public Service Commission, the five-member elected body that regulates the massive electricity build out needed to power data centers. The PSC has supported Entergy’s plans to build 11 new power plants to power Hyperion, and sided with Meta so far in the fight over data on jobs and electric use. Commissioner JP Coussan, RLafayette, said he’s been upset with a “lack of communication” from Meta to the PSC, especially surrounding the controversial planned acquisition by Entergy of Cottonwood, a Texas natural gas plant. A PSC consultant found the deal would effectively mean residents subsidize some of Meta’s power needs, which Meta and Entergy dispute. Still, Coussan said he’s supportive of the wave of data centers here, and he said Louisiana can’t be compared to Texas, which has hundreds of data centers and unique problems with its electric grid and water resources. “(Other states) might have the good fortune to already have a bunch of Fortune 500 companies

$400 per ton at the end of 2025 to more than $1,000 per ton in recent Continued from page 1A months, according to farmdoc daily, a website operated by the University of Illinois that provides Louisiana Works this week, the research and analysis for farmers. Mosaic employees will be laid off The drastic price increase is being blamed on shipping disruptions by Oct. 30. Sulfur prices have shot up from in the Middle East caused by the

ongoing war with Iran. More than 16% of sulfur produced globally comes from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, according to farmdoc. China, which accounts for nearly 23% of the worldwide supply of sulfur, and Russia, which produces nearly 9%, have trimmed

back exports to address the needs of farmers in their countries, further putting price pressure, farmdoc said. Louisiana Chemical Association declined to comment on the layoffs or changes at the fertilizer production plants. Mosaic is one of the biggest employers in St.

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Across the country, polling shows data centers are beset by opposition from both the left and the right. A Gallup poll conducted earlier this year found that 7 in 10 Americans would oppose a data center being built in their area. Early signs of the trend are starting to emerge in Louisiana as well. The Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group, a conservative organization that monitors the Legislature and promotes right-wing views on vaccines, voting machines and other topics, has railed against nondisclosure agreements and Republicans’ support for data centers including Hyperion. After PSC members sided with Meta in the fight over whether it had to turn over more information about jobs and electricity use, Chris Alexander, the head of LACAG, hosted a live podcast after the meeting where he slammed the move. “I consider it to be a massive dereliction of public duty precisely because of the potential adverse effects that this can have on local communities,” he said. In Shreveport, some incumbent elected officials are facing new criticism over their support of Amazon’s plans to build a series of data centers. At a town hall hosted by a challenger to a city council member who voted for the data center, Nathaniel Manning, a former community college teacher who lives near one of the proposed facilities, said regular people are being left in the dark. In an interview, Manning said he and his neighbors haven’t seen any transparency about the deal. He lamented that the deal was done before the public had a chance to weigh in. “That’s what degrades the trust when the residents weren’t even considered to be part of the discussions and now they ask to accept this and we find out they’ve signed these NDAs,” Manning said. “There goes the trust.” The concerns come as Amazon continues to announce expansions of the project, including one recently that brought the total investment to $18 billion. In response to the pushback, local officials in Caddo Parish introduced resolutions to issue a moratorium on data centers and to require data centers to produce environmental impact studies. Those resolutions have not been approved. Manning said officials with SWEPCO, the electric utility for the area, as well as the city and the water utility held a recent meeting near his house, billed as an opportunity to have questions answered about the data center. Instead, he called it an “informercial for SWEPCO,” where officials spent most of the time touting the benefits of data centers. He said residents peppered them with questions about jobs, electricity and water. “We never got straight answers on that,” he said.

James Parish, according to documents from the parish assessor’s ofﬁce. In 2025, 369 people worked at the two plants, making Mosaic the fourth-largest employer in St. James. Email Timothy Boone at tboone@theadvocate.com.

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Continued from page 1A anti-government protests in its history, which were brutally suppressed in January, with thousands killed. Israel and the U.S. had pounded its military and nuclear sites during a 12-day war the previous summer, and its militant allies had been throttled in the wars that followed Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack out of Gaza. But the tide changed shortly after the initial U.S. and Israeli strikes, as Iran’s leaders were

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member from Baton Rouge. “We should straighten it out. We should be more independent than we are from outside forces.” The conﬂict is causing a political headache for Landry, who is attempting to reunite conservatives behind him as he gears up for reelection next year. Landry created a split among conservatives when he endorsed and raised money for U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow when she ran in this year’s Senate primary against U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and state Treasurer John Fleming. Landry scored at least a short-term political victory when Letlow defeated both men. Multiple Cassidy and Fleming supporters on the Republican State Central Committee said privately that they believed he intervened in the two endorsements on Thursday by the party’s eightmember executive committee. Rumors that Landry threatened committee members to secure the endorsements spread through Republican ranks on Friday, but no one produced any speciﬁc evidence of this.

A week of political wrangling All of the commotion Friday came after the Louisiana Republican Party’s executive committee on Thursday reconsidered a vote from four days earlier to endorse only state Sen. Blake Miguez in the 6th Congressional District race. The district includes East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes. In the reconsidered vote, the ex-

quickly replaced and its people — sheltering from the war — ignored exhortations from the attackers to rise up again. Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route for oil and gas, and attacked Gulf countries hosting U.S. troops, rattling the global economy. U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a ceaseﬁre in April and signed a deal with Iran in June, which crumbled weeks later. Iran is now determined to exert permanent control over the strait, to use it to ward off future attacks and secure other concessions, while giving no ground on

its disputed nuclear program. It’s a risky gamble, especially as the U.S. tightens its blockade and vows new sanctions on Iran’s already battered economy. “Iran has demonstrated that Hormuz gives it signiﬁcant leverage, but prolonged disruption also hurts its neighbors, China, and the global economy, while encouraging alternatives to the strait,” said Yoel Guzansky, an expert on Iran and the Gulf at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies. “Tehran’s danger is confusing its ability to survive with victory and demanding more than its leverage can deliver,” he said.

ecutive committee issued a dual endorsement of Miguez and state Sen. Rick Edmonds. The executive committee also voted to endorse Misti Cordell of West Monroe in the 5th Congressional District race. That district includes Monroe, Alexandria and Hammond and is the one that Letlow is vacating. Miguez, Edmonds and Cordell each had to present signatures from a majority of the members of the state central committee who reside in their districts to request an endorsement from the executive committee. In the case of Miguez and Edmonds, some state central committee members endorsed both men. Getting an endorsement from the executive committee allows a candidate to tell voters that he or she has the ofﬁcial stamp of approval from the Louisiana Republican Party. The endorsed candidate is also potentially eligible to receive funding from the Republican National Party. Miguez and Edmonds are running in a 10-candidate ﬁeld in the 6th Congressional District with the open primary to be held on Nov. 3. Cordell is one of nine candidates in the 5th Congressional District open primary that also will be held on Nov. 3. The latest events began when Miguez received the executive committee’s endorsement Sunday on a 5-1 vote. Political insiders immediately said that that result wouldn’t sit well with Landry. Landry and Miguez have been at odds since Miguez posted on X in November 2024 that the governor needed to do more to cut govern-

ment spending. Landry immediately slapped back at Miguez. Before Sunday’s vote by the executive committee, Landry chief of staff Julie Emerson said she told party chair Derek Babcock that the governor favored no endorsement since he believed that voters should decide races with multiple Republican candidates. Instead, the executive committee issued the endorsement for Miguez on the 5-1 vote. Afterward, Babcock said Emerson called him to say that the governor now favored a dual endorsement, since Edmonds had presented 25 signatures for an endorsement compared to 23 for Miguez. Edmonds represents a Baton Rouge district in the state Senate, while Miguez lives in Acadiana outside of the congressional district but owns a home in Baton Rouge. Before Thursday’s vote, Landry called at least one executive committee member, Gena Gore, who is the national committeewoman from Louisiana. “I stood up for myself,” said Gore. “We both expressed our frustrations. We’ve known each other long enough to be able to do that.” Babcock voted for the dual endorsement of Miguez and Edmonds while Gore did not. Also voting for the dual endorsement were Jerry Brouillette, the vice chair; Rick Payton, the ﬁnance chair; Charlie Davis, the secretary; and Roby Dyer, the president of the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women. Besides Gore, voting against the dual endorsement were Roger Villere, the national committeeman, and Dexter Duhon, the treasurer.

Motorcyclists pass a billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump underwater amid explosions, with the words ‘Great Victory! Strait of Hormuz,’ in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By VAHID SALEMI

Endorsement roils race

licans in the race are state Sen. Stewart Cathey of Monroe and Amid the dispute over who the state Rep. Gabe Firment of Polparty would endorse for the 6th lock. Neither returned phone calls Congressional District, Cordell on Friday. was getting the final signatures needed to ask the executive com- Members call for change mittee to endorse her for the 5th The two endorsements on ThursCongressional District. day led Fortenberry to write the She secured the endorsement on other state central committee a 4-3 vote. Gore, Dyer, Duhon and members to question the hiring Payton voted in favor of that, while by Babcock and executive direcVillere, Brouillette and Davis vot- tor Cory Dennis of several outed no. Babcock did not vote. side consultants who are close to Landry immediately faced ques- Landry. Fortenberry also questioned the tions about this vote because he and his wife Sharon are close personal decision by Dennis to fire Rhett friends of Cordell, and he appointed Davis, an outside consultant who her to chair the Louisiana Board of is well-liked by many state central Regents, which sets policy for high- committee members, because Daer education in the state. vis had assisted Miguez in trying No one has shown that the gover- to secure the endorsement. Rick Payton, the party’s ﬁnance nor intervened in the vote. Villere, who served as the party chair, said he is rewriting the chair for 14 years, said he voted party’s rules to make the endorseagainst Cordell’s endorsement be- ment process more transparent cause he and the other executive and clear. One proposed change: committee members received no- State central committee members tice of the endorsement meeting cannot endorse more than one canonly six hours in advance. didate in the signature-gathering Echols, who is one of the other process for an endorsement. Republicans running for that Babcock acknowledged the congressional seat, pointed to the strife but said reports of Landry’s quick vote in calling it an unfair involvement were overblown. process. He said he thought it made “This is the stuff that deﬁnes the sense to include the endorsement Huey Long era,” Echols said, add- process for the 5th Congressional ing that he has won the endorse- District on short notice since the ment of numerous sheriffs, may- executive committee was already ors and local Republican Party meeting that day to consider the dual endorsement for the 6th Conorganizations. Echols said he had not attempted gressional District. to collect signatures because BabBabcock added that he would cock had told his campaign manag- favor letting Echols, Firment or er that the party would not endorse Cathey also receive an endorsement in the 5th Congressional District if they secure enough signatures. race. Babcock said he doesn’t recall making that statement. Email Tyler Bridges at The other two major Repub- tbridges@theadvocate.com.

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suit, which was ﬁled Friday in the Middle District Court of Louisiana and names Westcott as the main defendant. The two plaintiffs in the case, Lisa Andres and Jaren Brignac, say Louisiana violated their constitutional rights by overdetaining them. Andres claims she was kept 101 days too long, and Brignac alleges the state kept him in custody for nine days after he was supposed to get out of prison. Attorney General Liz Murrill, who represents the state in civil

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& Corrections said that isn’t true. It it had resolved accuses the agenthe problem, comcy of continuing to routinely hold For years, Louisiana’s prison monly known as prisoners beyond system often failed to release in- o v e r d e t e n t i o n , the limits of their mates on time, holding them past thanks to technosentences. their release dates — sometimes logical advances “DOC employs for months. that sped up the Westcott a meandering buUnder Gov. Jeff Landry and release date calcu- Landry Gary Westcott, the state prisons lation process. reaucratic process chief for most of Landry’s tenure, Now, a new lawsuit filed by that delays release by days, weeks, the Department of Public Safety criminal justice advocates says and even months,” says the lawStaff writer

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matters, has called allegations of systemic overdetention overblown, outdated or out of context. “My ofﬁce has worked with the LDOC tirelessly for several years to build and implement a new system, train staff, train sheriffs, and train court and clerk staff across our state,” Murrill said in a statement Friday. “These lawsuits are nothing more than an attempt at a money grab. The activists behind these suits do not want progress

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Donaldsonville housing development advances City Council backs 46-acre subdivision

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priced between $250,000 and $280,000. Most homes are expected to be three-bedroom, two-bath, with some four-bedroom, two-anda-half-bath. BY ANNAKATE FREELAND The developer has agreed to inStaff writer stall natural gas service throughFor decades, no new subdivi- out the subdivision, and the city sions have been built on the west will hook the gas up to the homes, bank of Ascension Parish, but that Mayor Leroy Sullivan said. The council also introduced an soon will change. The Donaldsonville City Council ordinance to rezone nearly 52 approved a development agree- acres along Loop 945 from comment for a roughly mercial to resi46-acre subdivision dential, clearing 10 75 ASCENSION at its meeting Tuesthe way for a proPARISH 44 day. Development posed 187-lot subagreements allow division. Lot sizes Planned local governments are expected to subdivision and developers to be about 50 feet establish expectawide and 120 to 140 feet long. The tions and respondeveloper did not sibilities before a provide pricing project moves for70 or square footage ward, helping adDONALDSONVILLE LDSO ON 1 of the proposed dress issues before ST. JAMES ASSUMPTION homes. work begins. PARISH PARISH The rezoning The agreement will be up for final is with J. Breaux Enterprises, a Carencro-based approval on Sept. 22. Lyn Levy Land Company, a Bacompany. The development will be called Cane Field Crossing and ton Rouge-based developer, has alwill be located on Thibaut Drive. ready completed preliminary plat The council’s action means the de- and traffic and drainage studies. veloper is now able to move for- With council’s final approval, the ward with preliminary plats and developer can move forward with the permitting process. drainage and traffic studies The subdivision will consist of ä See SUBDIVISION, page 2B roughly 130 single-family homes

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Council delays action on Flock cameras Ordinance sent back to committee

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A decision on whether to restrict Flock cameras in Livingston Parish was delayed Thursday, when, after a lengthy debate, the Parish Council voted to send the ordinance back to committee. The ordinance, which would have prohibited privately owned Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers on roads owned or maintained by the parish, was the ﬁrst attempt in the state at restricting

the controversial AI-powered cameras. “What I’ve learned in years of legislation is that it’s better to be a little slower and create the right ordinance,” council member John Wascom said. The ordinance would not have banned Flock cameras in Livingston Parish altogether. It applied only to privately owned cameras on parish-controlled roads, a small portion of the nearly 40 Flock cameras currently stationed across the parish, according to DeFlock, a grassroots organization that uses crowdsourced data to identify Automated License

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Former LSU and NFL running back Richard Murphy was indicted Thursday in connection with a June crash that killed a 95-year-old man and his 75-year-old daughterin-law, according to court records. A grand jury indicted the 3 9 - y e a r- o l d Murphy on two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of firstdegree vehicu- Murphy lar negligent injuring. He also faced counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and reckless operation of a vehicle, according to a Baton Rouge police affidavit. The crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. June 14 in the 900 block of Main Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Police investigators say Murphy, driving a 2017 Ford F250, ran a red light and crashed into another truck, killing passengers Robert Tarver and his daughter-inlaw, Carla Tarver. The driver of the second truck, Carla Tarver’s husband, Bobby Tarver, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Detectives obtained video that showed Murphy running the red light; other surveillance video showed Murphy had run at least one other red light on Main Street before the crash, according to the affidavit. Officers also learned from the air bag control module of Murphy’s truck that at the time of impact he had been traveling about 58 mph in a 30-mph zone. A test of Murphy’s blood on the day of the crash, obtained at the hospital with a warrant, showed a blood alcohol content of 0.13%, over the legal limit of 0.08%, according to the affidavit. Murphy also was driving without vehicle insurance and with a suspended driver’s license on the day of the crash, according to arrest records. Murphy is out on bail from East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Murphy, of Rayville, was a running back with the Tigers from 2007 to 2010. He was selected to wear the No. 18 jersey in his senior year, an honor bestowed on upperclassmen who are team leaders, according to his biography on the LSU Athletics website. He went on to play professionally in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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BY JAMES FINN

Staff writer

Milo Yiannopoulos, a prominent far-right speaker and media personality, was being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana after federal agents arrested him this week at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, according to U.S. ofﬁcials and ICE records. ICE agents arrested Yiannopoulos, a British national, at the airport on Thursday after he received a ﬁnal order of removal for missing a July 22 immigration court hearing, a U.S. Department of

Homeland Security spokesperson said in a statement. The DHS statement said Yiannopoulos entered the U.S. legally in 2019 but “chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws.” It did not elaborate on his immigration status. Yiannopoulos’ talent agency did not immediately respond to inquiries. He was being held Friday in an ICE detention facility in Alexandria, according to ICE records. Yiannopoulos gained notoriety as an outspoken conservative provocateur whose history of racist comments spurred headline-grabbing protests at college campuses. He most recently worked for Ye, the controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who is in New Orleans for a Friday concert at the Caesars Superdome. He

Milo yiannopoulos, a prominent far-right speaker and media personality, was being held Friday in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alexandria, ICE records show.

has professed support for President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, writing last June that ICE agents deserve “total legal immunity … when they’re on duty.” Yiannopoulos became embroiled in recent weeks in a feud with Laura Loomer, a conservative social media personality with her own history of controversial remarks. Loomer, who is close to Trump, has called for Yiannopoulos’ deportation. Loomer celebrated his detention in a post on X Friday. She said she had urged his arrest after he allegedly threatened her. “When Milo called for me to be assassinated, I reported him to ICE and the FBI,” Loomer said. Yiannopoulos will remain in ICE custody “pending removal,” DHS ofﬁcials said.

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Man extradited to Baton Rouge N.O. officer convicted in stalking after allegedly killing woman BY MARCO CARTOLANO Staff writer

The man accused of killing a woman and driving to Memphis with her body in the passenger seat was extradited back to Baton Rouge, police say. Jail records show that Tyronne Brazille, 50, was booked into the East Baton Rouge prison on Aug. 28 on charges of seconddegree murder and illegal use of weapons. On Aug. 13, the Memphis Police Department contacted Baton CRIME Rouge police to report that they BLOTTER had stopped Brastaff zille for a traffic reports violation and discovered Lanessa Bradford, 50, dead in the passenger seat from a gunshot wound, according to a BRPD news release. Baton Rouge police say the shooting happened at Independence Community Park, 7500 Independence Blvd., after an alleged domestic incident between Brazille and Bradford. Brazille then ﬂed the area and drove through several states before being stopped in Memphis, the release states. This is an

ongoing investigation. Bradford was the school clerk for Melrose Elementary School, according to the EBR schools’ website.

18-year-old arrested on counts of molestation A Prairieville teenager has been arrested in connection with sex crimes involving a juvenile after the victims reported the crimes to law enforcement, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Jessie Holmes, 18, of Prairieville was booked into the Ascension Parish jail on three counts of molestation of a juvenile. The investigation began Tuesday after detectives “were notified of complaints of two female juveniles regarding inappropriate behavior by Holmes over a period of time,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. The investigation remains ongoing, the department said.

BR man arrested in alleged rape of a minor A man allegedly raped a 9-yearold girl at least four times from

2019 to 2021 while she was in his care, Baton Rouge police say. Santroy Jefferson, 37, was arrested Thursday on three counts of ﬁrst-degree rape of a victim under 13 years of age and a count each of sexual battery and indecent behavior with juveniles. In March 2021, Baton Rouge police were alerted by a North Carolina police department that a 9-year-old girl reported sexual assaults in Baton Rouge by a man babysitting her, according to the arrest warrant. Police say the assaults began in January 2019 and continued for two years. During a forensic interview, the victim disclosed four separate incidents of sexual abuse by Jefferson. These incidents occurred in her house and in a hotel while her mother was at work, police say. Jefferson was allegedly the boyfriend of the victim’s mother. Medical records obtained by BRPD had consistent statements from the victim, the arrest afﬁdavit stated. During the medical examination, the victim said she was afraid of Jefferson, and that he told her not to tell anyone what happened.

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Former teacher charged with touching teen BY MICHELLE HUNTER

the Jefferson Parish public school district and the Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Society, according to authorities. The victim told investigators he met Aucoin after being cast in a play that Aucoin was directing at the Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Center. The victim didn’t come forward until 2022, after investigators in St. Charles Parish arrested Aucoin and booked him with molestation of a juvenile in a separate case. At the time of his 2022 arrest, Aucoin was working as a theater teacher at Destrehan High School. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce opened its investigation in December of that year after receiving an anonymous tip about Aucoin, according to the department.

Detectives determined Aucoin had “inappropriate sexual contact” with a student between the ages of 16 and 17, sometime between 2017 and 2020, the St. Charles Sheriff’s Office said. Aucoin was charged Feb. 24, 2023, with molestation of a juvenile and prohibited sexual contact between a student and educator, according to St. Charles Parish court records. He pleaded guilty to an amended charge of obscenity on Nov. 21, 2023, and was sentenced to three years of active probation. Though Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Aucoin as part of their investigation on Feb. 13, 2023, the District Attorney’s Office did not formally file charges until this week.

people were held past their release dates, it says. Murrill’s statement also said, Continued from page 1B “Calculating time is a complex task due to the plainly evident fact and actively obstruct it. That’s a that detainees do not come into shame because LDOC continually state custody legally or physically works at improving its systems.” until after they are sentenced.” The Department of Public SafeThe Promise of Justice Initiative, a criminal justice advocacy ty & Corrections declined to comgroup based in New Orleans, is ment on pending litigation. handling the case alongside several other firms. The plaintiffs’ A long-running dispute attorneys are requesting that a Allegations of overdetention judge certify the case as a class- in Louisiana are not new: Since action lawsuit, meaning more at least 2012, problems related people with overdetention claims to release date calculations have could join as plaintiffs. been described in the state’s own In recent years, state officials reviews and lamented in federal have blamed Louisiana’s record court decisions. The practice has of overdetaining inmates on de- sparked numerous civil lawsuits lays in sentencing paperwork and even a federal investigation. Both civil rights attorneys and submissions by sheriff’s offices and clerks of court offices. They the DOC previously agreed the also have argued they adequately problem was largely related to inaddressed those issues by imple- mates who are held long enough menting technological advances pretrial that they are due for rethat reduced bureaucratic delays. lease on the day they are sentenced. But Friday’s lawsuit argues the But even when inmates were oradvances have not fixed the prob- dered released by judges, the state lem — and it says the state has would wait to let them out until it failed to make any policy changes processed sentencing paperwork. or set deadlines that actually re- Critics said that process moved quire officials to release inmates far too slowly. Friday’s lawsuit also says the state has a sluggish system in a timely manner. Between August 2024 and the for processing parole revocation end of 2025, approximately 1,200 paperwork, which exacerbates the

problem. In the past few years, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections has set up an online portal where sheriffs can submit sentencing paperwork instead of mailing it. And in February, the agency rolled out a new software that performs automated release date calculations. Still, Friday’s lawsuit alleges, “none of these tools ensures DOC promptly obtains files from the courts or requires a single Department or jail employee to release individuals entitled to immediate release within any period of time, and Secretary Westcott has never required any of those things,” the lawsuit says. The lawsuit takes aim specifically at Westcott, alleging he has not taken overdetention seriously enough. Citing pending litigation, the state previously declined to provide data showing that overdetention was no longer a problem. Last year, a federal judge allowed two older yet similar lawsuits, which name former prisons chief Jimmy LeBlanc as the lead defendant, to move forward as class action lawsuits. The state has appealed that decision. Staff writer Blake Leschber contributed to this story.

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The Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Ofﬁce on Monday formally charged a former music teacher accused of inappropriately touching a teenager, more than three years after he was arrested, according to court records. Kyle Aucoin, 53, of Metairie, was charged with one count of sexual battery, according to records. His arraignment was scheduled for Sept. 24. The victim, who was 14 at the time of the alleged assault, says Aucoin touched his genitals and other private areas on several occasions around 2015 while Aucoin was working as a music teacher for

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A New Orleans police ofﬁcer who was arrested earlier this year and accused of calling an ex-boyfriend incessantly and showing up at their home uninvited was convicted this month on stalking charges. Adam Zoeller, 31, was found guilty on charges of stalking and obscene phone calls on Aug. 6 in a judge trial overseen by Orleans Parish Magistrate Judge Juana Lombard. Lombard sentenced Zoeller to a year of probation on Tuesday. Neither the New Orleans Police Department nor Zoeller’s attorney responded to questions about the ofﬁcer’s employment status. Zoeller, a Slidell resident, was accused of having unwanted contact

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Continued from page 1B Plate Readers (ALPR). The Livingston Parish ordinance would have affected mostly cameras installed by homeowners associations at their neighborhood entrances, if the roads are not private. HOAs own those cameras, and the associations can access the data they capture. The majority of Livingston’s Flock cameras are located along state roads or in the parking lots of private businesses, where the proposed ordinance would not have applied. The ordinance was proposed by council member Ryan Chavers after he received a complaint about the cameras from a constituent. He began conducting research and eventually proposed the ordinance as a narrowly tailored move against the technology. “No one is banning anyone from having a camera,” Chavers said at the Thursday meeting. “All we’re saying in this ordinance is don’t put it in the parish rights of way.” The debate Thursday evening centered on the cameras’ crimesolving attributes, as well as the mass surveillance and privacy concerns that surround them. “We need to make sure that, before we allow it to get out of control, we put some constraints on it,” council member Dean Coates said. Flock cameras are a supercharged version of traditional license plate readers, and municipalities across the country have adopted the company’s equipment to improve public safety. The cameras are produced by Flock Safety, founded in 2017, which is the most dominant ALPR business in the U.S., with more than 80,000 cameras across 49 states, including Louisiana, according to the company. As with traditional license plate readers, the cameras take a picture of every car that passes. Unlike traditional license plate readers, ALPRs like Flock use an AI algorithm to catalog additional de-

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Since the announcement that Hyundai Steel would build a $5.8 billion steel mill in Donaldsonville, city ofﬁcials have acknowledged the need for housing. A groundbreaking ceremony for the plant is scheduled for Sept. 4. “We have people coming and growth coming. We need more houses for that,” Planning Commission Chairman Carl Capone said last week during the commission’s regular meeting. The mill is expected to generate

with his ex for months after their relationship ended in March 2025. According to his arrest affidavit, Zoeller would show up at his ex-boyfriend’s home and bang on the door at all hours, occasionally while wearing his uniform and police weapon. He also called the ex from a private “No Caller ID” number between 30 and 100 times a day after they blocked him on social media. The ex ﬁled a citizen complaint with NOPD accusing Zoeller of harassment and threats. The complaint was referred to the agency’s Public Integrity Bureau, and Zoeller was arrested in January. Zoeller’s former boyfriend claimed the constant calls only stopped once the investigation started.

tails about cars, including make, model, color, license plate number, dents, roof racks and bumper stickers, and store that information in a database. In East Baton Rouge Parish, the Page/Rice Public Safety Initiative has worked to extend Flock camera and license plate reader coverage across the parish; it was named after Devin Page Jr. and Allie Rice, two victims of local gun violence. Just across the Louisiana border in Texas on Sunday, Flock cameras helped locate an alleged kidnapper who had abducted a child and drove to Louisiana, where Flock cameras pinged the car. ALPRs played a critical role in the investigation, and the child was returned to their family, according to the Sabine County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. But as the cameras have become more common in communities across the country, so too have the intense privacy concerns they have prompted. Because the cameras capture every passing car, they collect information not only on vehicles connected to crimes but also on those whose drivers have done nothing wrong. Critics say this amounts to passive, mass surveillance. Privacy advocates have questioned how long the data is kept, who can see it, and how it could be used to track individuals. Doorbell cameras on private homes can often capture the color and make of a vehicle that has hit a mailbox, but they do not provide a clear view of the license plate. Cameras installed by homeowners associations can collect that information, which then can be provided to law enforcement. “You are not entitled to privacy in a public place; that’s just a given,” Garry Talbert, of Livingston, said to the council. Much of the national public concern over the cameras has focused on their use by law enforcement. Livingston Sheriff Jason Ard told The Advocate his department does not use Flock cameras. The council’s ordinance committee will revise and debate the ordinance’s language before sending it back to the council for a vote.

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Dorothy Orndoff McGaugh (Dot) was called home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 24 with her family by her side. A devoted servant to the Lord and to her family, she joins her husband Neal, daughters Becky and Laura and son Jerry for a glorious reunion. Born in Iola, Kansas on September 29, 1934, Dot spent her childhood in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her four brothers and two sisters. Her father was a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, of which Dot and her late husband Neal were lifelong members. They were immersed in all aspects of church life until failing health prevented them from participating as actively. It was at church in Fayetteville that Dot met University of Arkansas engineering student Neal McGaugh, who was smitten by the tall brunette and brazenly pronounced on an early date that one day she would be his wife. He was very persistent and she finally accepted his proposal and made his prediction a reality. Neal's service in the Air Force brought them to Alexandria, LA where he served as an Industrial Engineer and Dot became a

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mother of four children and a homemaker. Later she would work in administration for the Rapides Parish and St. Charles Parish School Boards. Despite the challenges of caring for two handicapped daughters as well as her two sons, Dot always kept service to the Lord and to the church foremost in her life. She and Neal both served in multiple capacities in the church and shared a special passion for mission service. Dot and Neal went on mission trips abroad to Rwanda, Haiti and the Dominican Republic and were active in the Gideons and prison ministries. Dot was also a mentor to numerous young women in the church who had challenges in their lives, "adopting" them and helping guide them through their struggles into a life centered on Christ and the church. Dot had the soul of an artist and enjoyed painting and crafts. Her specialty was the making of exquisite porcelain dolls, from the painting of their faces to the making of custom clothes to fit their bodies. She was game to take on almost any artistic challenge with her keen eye, nimble hands and soft touch. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of dolls for her family to cherish for generations to come. Dot loved to cook for her family, especially her two grandsons, whom she lived to see graduate from college and marry the loves of their lives. She was especially overjoyed a year ago by the birth of her great granddaughter, Molly. Although stricken by a major stroke 12 years ago, Dot fought to her last breath to live, filled with curiosity about what great adventure life would bring her way next. Dot was preceded in death by her husband Neal, daughters Becky and Laura, son Jerry and her parents and six siblings. She is survived by her son Michael, daughter-in-law

The Advocate’s Obituary Department Labor Day Holiday Hours Cecile "Chee Chee" Blanchard McComas passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Cecile's life on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. All will be welcomed at 10:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. To sign the online

and best friend Jane, grandsons Andrew (Krista), James (Lindsey) and great granddaughter Molly. Visitation will be at the First Church of the Nazarene, 9955 Old Hammond Hwy. on Tuesday, September 1 at 9 am, Memorial Service at 10 am. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ball, LA. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the First Church of the Nazarene, the Butterfly Wing of Baton Rouge Hospice or a charity of your choosing.

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It follows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department said. Administration accuses it announcement The Trump administration “warned that this week of a new campaign to countries that still do business with the Iran’s enablers cannot continue to enjoy acof supporting Iran’s leadership push already heavily sanctioned Islamic Republic cess to the U.S. dollar and the global ﬁnancial

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to sever their financial ties or face retaliation from the United States. In stopping short of imposing sanctions on WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is the Egyptian bank, the move signals the Repubtaking steps to limit an Egyptian bank’s opera- lican administration’s reluctance to penalize tions in the United Arab Emirates, accusing the major trading partners that do business with financial institution of serving as an economic Iran, including China and India. Bessent told lifeline to Tehran’s leadership as the U.S. war reporters on Monday that he wanted countries to have an opportunity to shift away from Iran against Iran reaches the six-month mark. Under a rule proposed Friday by the Treasury before it was too late in a bid to avoid upending Department, the Emirati branches of Banque the global financial system. The rule will be subject to a 30-day public Misr, Egypt’s second-largest bank, would be sevcomment period before it takes effect, the ered from access to the U.S. financial system.

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system,” Bessent said in a statement Friday. “Banque Misr UAE decided to find out the hard way, and today, we are taking the first step in holding it accountable for its continued, egregious support of the Iranian regime.” Egypt’s foreign ministry and central bank confirmed knowledge of the new rulemaking and are communicating with U.S. officials, according to a statement issued by the Central Bank of Egypt on Friday. “The CBE affirms that this measure is limited to the bank’s branches in the UAE and only to its dollar transfers,” the statement said.

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Trump wants farmers to process their own food President Donald Trump said he plans to authorize farmers and ranchers to process their own food in the administration’s latest bid to lower the price of beef ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November. Trump posted Friday on social media that he would direct legal documents to be drawn up in order to “break this powerful monopoly” among processors. It is unclear if Trump has the authority to make such changes, and the practical effect of any coming directive remains unclear. “I am authorizing legal documents to be drawn in order to allow Farmers and Ranchers to be given the right to PROCESS THEIR OWN FOOD. This should move quickly,” he posted. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said there would be more announcements Monday, including on plans to “waive red tape in processing” and “expanding ranchers ability to sell across state lines.” Trump has sought to ﬁnd ways to lower the price of beef as the cost of living dominates voters’ concerns ahead of the election, including by boosting foreign imports and launching an antitrust probe into meatpackers. Earlier this week, Trump signed an order to ease tariffs on ground beef imports beginning on Sept. 1, a move that triggered backlash from some ranchers and Republicans who said it would damage the domestic industry.

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Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed Inflation remains stubbornly elevated

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JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has previously sent about his economic outlook. In his first high-profile speech at the Fed’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Warsh acknowledged that recent U.S. reports show that inflation has cooled a bit, but “they do not tell me that underlying trends have meaningfully improved.” “We must be confident that underlying inflation is moving to our objective, clearly and at sufficient speed,” Warsh said. “Otherwise, we have work to do.” The comments from the new Fed chair appeared to reassure Wall Street that fighting inflation remains the priority for the central bank. Warsh did not imply that a rate hike is imminent, but he appeared to dismiss perceptions that inflation is no longer a threat. He pointed to data showing that inflation remains stubbornly above the central bank’s 2% target. Warsh replaced Jerome Powell in late May after his predecessor’s term ended. The U.S. stock market held steady after the speech, but expectations are building in the bond market for the Fed to hike interest rates. Jon Faust, an economist at Johns Hopkins and a former adviser to Powell, said Warsh succeeded in conveying a tougher approach on inflation while avoiding the kind of detailed guidance from

the Fed that he has disparaged. “He found a way to convey that if necessary he would support raising rates, which is one thing people were concerned about,” Faust said. Yet Michael Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, said the Fed chair has talked tough on inﬂation before without hiking the Fed’s key rate. His Friday remarks don’t provide any clearer guidance on the timing of any Fed moves, he added.

Limited guidance The Fed chair faced high stakes with his speech as questions swirled around Wall Street about whether he was sufficiently focused on fighting inflation. At a news conference July 29 he sowed confusion about whether he would back up his previous tough talk on rising prices with any action, such as lifting the Fed’s short-term rate, which is currently about 3.6%. Those concerns may have contributed to rising bond yields, which can increase the cost of borrowing for the government and everyone else. Yet Warsh has said he doesn’t want to provide what analysts call “forward guidance” about whether the Fed will hike or cut rates or stay on hold at upcoming meetings. He argues that it limits the Fed’s flexibility by committing it to a specific policy. Yet some economists have argued that he could say more about his views on Fed policy without tipping his hand about future actions. Warsh on Friday reiterated his skepticism about providing such guidance or even outlining his broad approach to interest-rate policy. But he did suggest that interest rates currently aren’t restricting economic activity, pointing to robust business investment in AI equipment and infrastructure and strong consumer spending.

As a rule of thumb, interest rates often need to be high enough to limit borrowing and spending to cool inflation. The Fed next meets Sept. 15-16, and Warsh’s remarks don’t necessarily signal that the central bank will raise rates then. Wall Street investors now see the chances of a rate hike at the Fed’s Sept. 15-16 meeting as basically a coin flip, according to futures pricing tracked by CME FedWatch, up from about one-third before Warsh spoke.

Inflation ‘concerning’ Warsh said inflation data “are more concerning” than trends in the job market, where the unemployment rate is low. He also argued that inflation is unlikely to move back to the target on its own. Warsh noted that in the past year, more than half of goods and services tracked by the government have seen price increases of 3% or higher. While that is down from the pandemic peak, it is “well above” the roughly one-third that saw such increases in the two decades before the pandemic. Inflation cooled in June and July after spiking in May from soaring gas prices, yet it remains above the central bank’s target. According to the Fed’s preferred measure, it was 3.7% in July. Warsh also sought to clear up some areas of confusion that arose after his remarks at the July 29 news conference, when he made vague remarks about what metric the Fed would use to track inflation and whether shortterm interest rates were the Fed’s main tool to combat higher prices. On Friday, he specified that short-term interest rates are the Fed’s “predominant tool,” and added that the central bank is using the same gauge it has long followed to measure inflation.

NEW YORK — The bond market swung Friday as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, dipped but not by much after economists said a speech by Chair Kevin Warsh helped strengthen faith that the Fed will do what’s needed to bring inflation down, even if it causes pain for the economy in the short term. The reaction was stronger in the bond market following Warsh’s first speech as chairman of the Fed at an annual economic symposium held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Worries had grown that his tough talk about getting inflation down to the Fed’s 2% target may be just that, unless the Fed backs it up with action. The Fed could hike short-term interest rates to get inflation under control, but it could also feel deterred from doing so because that would slow the economy and hurt prices for investments. And President Donald Trump, who appointed Warsh, has been vocal about wanting interest rates to be lower rather than higher. Warsh was adamant again on Friday that he wants to give financial markets fewer clues about what the Fed plans to do with rates for its two jobs of keeping inflation low and the job market strong. He has said he wants markets to react to what incoming data says about the economy and inflation rather than what the Fed says. But Warsh also said Friday that “shortterm interest rates are the predominant tool” for the Fed to do its job. And he said, “I would be hard pressed to describe broad financial conditions as restrictive,” an implication that short-term interest rates may not be high enough to tamp down the economy and inflation. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which closely tracks expectations for what the Fed will do with its federal funds rate, jumped to 4.35% from 4.22% just before the speech. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.72% from 4.67% late Thursday, and the 30-year Treasury yield got to 5.21% from 5.19%. All the moves, including the modest ones for stocks even though higher interest rates tend to hurt them, indicate investors “pricing a more credible Fed,” according to economists at Bank of America led by Aditya Bhave. “The positive market reaction highlights that investors place a premium on policy clarity, even when that clarity carries” a message implying higher interest rates, according to Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management. On Wall Street, Gap jumped 12.9% after the retailer reported stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also said Michael Francis, an industry veteran who began his career on the retail sales floor, will take over as head of its Old Navy stores. Marvell Technology fell 10.3% even though the chip company reported profit and revenue for the latest quarter that edged past analysts’ expectations. CEO Matt Murphy said its business related to artificial-intelligence technology is strong, and it raised its forecasts for upcoming revenue growth. But analysts said much of that optimism may have already been baked into Marvell’s stock price, which came into the day with a surge of 184% for the year so far.

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America shrugs as the national debt hits $40T To say the federal government spends money like drunken sailors is an insult to drunken sailors. When I started writing this column three days ago, the national debt was a bit more than $40 trillion. To be exact, $40,062,093,479,677. Not only is that an astronomical number — 1 billion, 40,000 times — the debt was half that, $20 trillion, just nine years ago. As the saying goes, “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.” Of course, billions have become chump change. We’re in the trillions now. The national debt is skyrocketing and most Americans just shrug. Worse, so do most members of Congress. When will voters care — and demand action? Carolyn Bourdeaux, executive director of the Concord Coalition, told NPR, “$40 trillion should be a wake-up call. Both parties helped bring us here, and both parties now have a responsibility to change course.” I wish the Concord Coalition would buy Bourdeaux a megaphone and send her up and down Pennsylvania Avenue to repeat Ron that message to anyone who will listen. Faucheux In 1980, the national debt was about 35% of the size of the U.S. economy. Today, it’s roughly 123%. Who is the debt owed to? While 20% is owed to a variety of government trust funds, the rest is held by U.S. and foreign investors, banks, mutual funds, pension systems and the Federal Reserve. Foreign countries, for example, hold $9 trillion to $10 trillion. China was once the largest foreign creditor, but Japan and the United Kingdom now lead — $1.1 trillion for Japan, $940 billion for United Kingdom and $633 billion for China. Surprisingly, Luxembourg is fourth. Why does the debt keeps rising? Because government keeps spending more than it collects. Annual revenue is $5.6 trillion and spending is $7.4 trillion. The $1.8 trillion hole is filled with borrowed money. What about DOGE? Wasn’t the “department of government efficiency” supposed to fix the spending problem? It was, but it didn’t. When Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term on Jan. 20, 2025, the National Debt Clock stood at $36.2 trillion. Since then, the debt has climbed nearly $4 trillion — and we’re not even at the midpoint of his second term. The national debt is a bipartisan affair. It increased by $9.1 trillion during Joe Biden’s presidency, $8 trillion during Trump’s first term, $8.4 trillion during Barack Obama’s two terms and $4.2 trillion during George W. Bush’s two terms. The last balanced budget was passed during Bill Clinton’s presidency. So what’s the big deal? As long as the federal government can pay the interest, is there a problem? There are plenty. First, heavy government borrowing puts upward pressure on interest rates that could increase the cost of car loans, mortgages and credit cards. It could also compete with the private sector for investment capital. All of this could slow economic growth and ultimately devalue the nation’s currency. Second, interest on the national debt now consumes $1.1 trillion of the annual federal budget. That’s more than is spent on national defense or Medicare. Excessive interest payments skew priorities and make balancing budgets nearly impossible. Third, the burden falls on future generations. Young Americans could face higher taxes and fewer services. By the way, a $40 trillion national debt works out to be $360,794 per taxpayer. A July survey conducted for the Peter G. Peterson Foundation shows that 88% of voters believe reducing the debt should be among Congress’ top three priorities. Yet, it doesn’t happen. Candidates for Congress and prospective presidential contenders have remarkably little to say about the issue. Democrats and Republicans, alike, have decided that whistling past the graveyard is the safest way to win elections. And as long as voters allow them to do it, they will. It’s time to ask candidates the hard questions. Do they believe the debt is a revenue problem, a spending problem or both? If it’s a spending problem, what programs would they cut, eliminate or restructure? And how would they grow the economy relative to the size of the debt load? If it’s a revenue problem, what taxes would they raise? What deductions or tax breaks would they eliminate? Should the country consider a value-added tax? Eventually, these questions must be answered. One final note: When I finished this column, the national debt had climbed to $40,077,522,357,512 — up $15 billion in three days. Ron Faucheux is a nonpartisan political analyst, pollster and writer in Louisiana.

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ARLINGTON, Texas — The New Orleans Saints were so short-handed at running back that they swung a player-for-player trade earlier this week to acquire Zamir White from the San Francisco 49ers, and they needed him ready to play in a hurry. White learned of the trade Sunday night, arrived in New Orleans early Monday, went through his first practice Tuesday and played in a game Friday. Coach Kellen Moore said, perhaps jokingly, that White’s teammates may have to tell him in the huddle what his responsibility is on a given play. “We know you’re new here, so just go out there and play ball,” White said. So it seemed ﬁtting on a night when the

Saints running back Zamir White runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of a preseason game on Friday in Arlington, Texas. The Saints won 27-24.

Saints’ rushing attack found its footing in the final preseason contest that White, on his second carry in a Saints uniform, followed a seam through the heart of the Dallas defense for an 11-yard touchdown. Just about everything the Saints wanted to do on the ground worked for them as they piled up 169 yards and three rushing touchdowns in their 27–24 win at AT&T Stadium to close out the preseason. “The effort, the finish, the running backs were really decisive runners. I thought our O-line did a good job,” Moore said. “All those guys had an opportunity to play. I thought there was physicality.” The Saints won the toss and took the ball to start the game, and their first play featured

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SOU T HERN VS. AL ABAMA S T. • 2 P.M. SAT URDAy • ESPNU

Kiffin addresses reports LSU behind NCAA suits BY JON BLAU Staff writer

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Southern coach Marshall Faulk gives directions to his players during a spring showcase on April 4 at A.W. Mumford Stadium. STAFF FILE PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON

Faulk starts Southern career coaching against former NFL rival BY TOYLOY BROWN III

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arshall Faulk would be lying if he said he remembered the ﬁrst time he met Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson. The Pro Football Hall of Fame running back turned Southern coach could have crossed paths with the fellow New Orleans native as a teenager, with Faulk at George Washington Carver High School and Robinson at Brother Martin, which is just a 10-minute drive apart. Their ﬁrst encounter could’ve been on Sept. 4, 1994, when Faulk made his NFL debut for the Indianapolis Colts against the then-Houston Oilers, who had Robinson starting at linebacker.

Even if Faulk can’t pinpoint their ﬁrst interaction, he knows Robinson is driven and a tough competitor. That remains true as they meet on opposite sidelines in the inaugural Birmingham Classic at 2 p.m. Saturday at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, with the game airing on ESPNU. “He was a guy that was going to work hard, that was going to give you everything that he had,” Faulk said of Robinson. “He wasn’t going to beat himself. You have to beat him, and I’m gonna say it’s indicative of what their (Alabama State) team is like. They’re disciplined, they’re well coached and they come out prepared.” Even though Alabama State is a 19.5-point favorite,

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Dots are being connected, which inevitably lead back to LSU and Lane Kiffin. There’s an ongoing lawsuit against the NCAA, and now the Southeastern Conference, that aims to bring dozens of athletes back to the college ranks for a fifth year. It just so happened to be filed in Baton Rouge. Of the 16 football players originally listed as plaintiffs, including former Ole Miss starters Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, a handful quickly joined with Kiffin once the judge granted a temporary restraining order. The lawsuit also says former LSU edge rusher Jack Pyburn plans to return to the Tigers if he’s cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kiffin was bound to be asked, and he was during an interview on SiriusXM College Sports Radio that aired Friday morning: Did LSU and Kiffin have any role in convincing athletes and their attorneys to file this lawsuit and return to college? “That’s really the first I’ve heard of that,” Kiffin said on SiriusXM. “I know that sounds crazy. We’ve had practice, and I don’t see the social media stuff.” A report from CBS Sports earlier this week, quoting anonymous sources, said Kiffin and LSU “reached out to multiple players on NFL rosters or their representation in an effort to get them to bring a lawsuit against the NCAA and return to school.” It was previously reported by Yahoo Sports that the Baton Rouge lawsuit was an “orchestrated effort originating from LSU’s campus.” “These kids made these decisions on their own with attorneys of what to do,” Kiffin said on SiriusXM, “and this was a while back that they made these decisions. And it’s all around the country.” Kiffin has defended adding Class of 2022 high school graduates who originally weren’t granted a fifth year of eligibility in spite of the NCAA’s change to a “5 for 5” model, which allows current college athletes to play up to five seasons in five years. The SEC has threatened to penalize schools that add athletes who previously signed with or were rostered by pro teams, but Kiffin argues his pending recruits never would have jumped to the NFL if they knew they could return to college. In Thursday’s amended lawsuit filing, attorneys for Pyburn said he would have “stayed in school if the NCAA had changed the rules

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Faulk era ushers in tempered excitement What will the feeling be like when coming off a dreadful 2-10 season Marshall Faulk takes the field Saturthat led to the firing of former coach Terrence Graves in October day for his first game as the after a 1-6 start. Tempered Southern head coach? further by the fact that little is He’s eager to find that out expected of Southern this seahimself. “I have no idea how I’ll feel,” son — the Jaguars were picked Faulk said earlier this week. “I to finish fifth in the six-team look forward to embracing it SWAC Western Division in the Scott and taking it as it comes.” conference’s preseason poll. Rabalais The feeling around the But there has to be exciteSouthern program is one of ment as well because of Faulk. tempered excitement. For his complete lack of experiTempered because the Jaguars are ence as a head coach — and that is a

glaring omission on his resume — he is nonetheless Louisiana football royalty. A standout athlete at Carver High School in New Orleans, a two-time All-America running back at San Diego State and a three-time AP NFL offensive player of the year, Faulk owns both a Super Bowl championship ring with the then-St. Louis Rams and a gold Pro Football Hall of Fame jacket. Being a legendary football player may help him on the recruiting trail

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LSU coach Lane Kiffin watches passing drills during preseason camp on Aug. 8 at the team’s practice facility.

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Gerard, Hovland share lead in PGA finale BY DOUG FERGUSON AP golf writer

ATLANTA — Ryan Gerard hit it well enough for five relatively easy birdies Friday and dropped a surprise from just inside 80 feet for another, giving him a 5-under 65 and a share of the 36-hole lead with Viktor Hovland at the seasonending Tour Championship. Hovland had one of five birdies on the peninsulagreen 15th hole, a par 3 at only 155 yards but tucked to the left near a sharp slope that feeds off the putting surface. He had a 66 to join Hovland Gerard at 10-under 130 going into the weekend. Right behind? Just about everybody. That includes Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player who had a 67 and was two back. And it included Cameron Young, in last place after the first round and atop the leaderboard for much of the day after a 62. He also wound up two behind. Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup each shot 67 and were one behind at 9-under 131. Gerard has more on his mind than the $10 million prize and the five-year exemption on the PGA Tour. The captain’s picks for the Presidents Cup will be announced after the Tour Championship, and it’s on the mind of the 27-year-old from North Carolina. “It’s hard not to think about it a little bit,” Gerard said. “I’m very aware that a good week this week goes a long way to help my chances. I’m playing this week for myself and to try and put up some good scores and hopefully win a trophy at the end of the week.” The trophies — one for the Tour

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Ryan Gerard plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the Tour Championship on Friday in Atlanta. Championship and one for the FedEx Cup — are up for grabs at the halfway point. One third of the ﬁeld is separated by three shots on a course that has been relatively soft with either rain Thursday or overcast Friday, even with a little wind late in the day. No one took advantage quite like Young, who remains in the picture for PGA Tour player of the year with his signature win at The Players Championship and a big win at a signature event at Doral. He opened with two early bo-

geys in the opening round when everyone was going low and jokingly said it made him wonder about his career choice. He shot 70 that left him tied for last place and going off as a single Friday in the 29-man ﬁeld (J.J. Spaun has withdrawn). He made the turn in 30, and then poured in two more birdies to reach 7 under through 11 holes. Young cooled slightly with a bogey from the bunker at the 12th and missed opportunities the rest of the way until a 40-foot eagle putt

slammed into the back of the cup on the par-5 18th for a 62. That put him in a tie for the lead as the final group was starting, and Young would have been a little surprised to be within two shots by the end of the round. Low scores were there, and he had reason to believe someone would motor well past him. “I was in last place about threeand-half hours ago,” Young said. “There’s not much wind today, and the field seems to be playing pretty well for even par being last place after yesterday. I think I can pat myself on the back for shooting 8 under, but that doesn’t change how much work there is left to even give yourself a chance.” He ended the day with a mock handshake for the partner he didn’t have. Young didn’t race his way around the course. It felt like a practice round he plays by himself. There was one moment where it looked like any recreational round when he removed the flag on No. 12 and set it on the fringe because his caddie was busy raking the bunker. Now that single falls to Robert MacIntyre, the only player not under par at East Lake. MacIntyre shot a 76 — eight shots over the field average — and was 13 shots behind. Scheffler had two early bogeys to fall five shots behind and then answered with five birdies in a stretch of six holes around the turn to get back in the game. He was closing in until his approach sailed over the 17th green — the pin was in the back — and he stooped over for the longest time. “I watched it get in the jet stream up there and fly,” Scheffler said. He made up for it with a two-putt birdie on the 18th was in a good position — along with so many others — with two days left in the season.

Keselowski in need of ‘a miracle’ at Daytona ä NASCAR Cup Series.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brad Keselowski needs “a miracle” at Daytona International Speedway to make the Cup Series playoffs. A more likely scenario: his teammate at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Ryan Preece, eking into the postseason with a strong showing at NASCAR’s home track Saturday night. “My car needs like a miracle,” said Keselowski, the 2012 series champion. Added Preece: “I just think about trying to win stages and win the race. … There’s a lot of unknowns right now and trying to be as prepared as possible.” Keselowski and Preece are among five drivers vying for the final three spots in the 10-race Chase for the championship in the summer race at Daytona. Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen also are looking to lock down postseason berths in the 400-mile race. Those five will share the spotlight under the lights at the high-banked track. It’s the result of NASCAR changing its playoff format, which no longer guarantees a postseason berth to drivers who win a race during the regular season. Keselowski is approaching the regular-season finale at Daytona more as a mindful team owner than a desperate participant. Fellow RFK driver Chris Buescher is already locked into the playoffs, and getting Preece in there would help the team’s financial bottom line. “We’re paying a lot of attention to

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sumedly less handling. “The pack will have a vibe to it that will play off how comfortable everyone feels in the car around other cars,” points leader Denny Hamlin said. “The intensity of the actual race is going to be dependent of that comfort level.” Hamlin said earlier in the week it could lead to “absolute chaos,” partly because drivers weren’t allowed any track time to test the new setup. “It would have been nice,” driver Daniel Suárez said. “Sometimes a little bit is better than nothing. There’s going to be a lot of people making adjustments in stage one.” And all eyes will be on van Gisbergen and Preece. “It’s a pretty cool feeling to have the pressure on us,” van Gisbergen ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By ROBERT SIMMONS said.

Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing driver Chris Buescher, front, and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs, center, battle in turn one during the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Aug. 15 in Richmond, Va. that,” Keselowski said. Wallace and Cindric are close to being locks to make the 10-driver Chase for the championship, essentially leaving van Gisbergen and Preece to battle for the 16th and ﬁnal spot in the playoff ﬁeld. Van Gisbergen leads Preece by 31 points — a relatively small cushion that could be quickly trimmed in the opening stages. “A lot going on. Not really sure how it’s going to play out,” van Gisbergen said. “I think 30 points is a lot — until it’s not, until he has two

good stages and then we’re under a lot of pressure. … I think we plan to be pretty conservative and see how his race is going and react to that.” All the drivers will need to react to horsepower and aerodynamic changes that NASCAR made in hopes of improving racing at the superspeedway. The sanctioning body mandated engine changes that will reduce horsepower from 510 to 465. It also shaved 3 inches off rear spoilers, providing less downforce and as-

Suárez on baby watch Suárez, who is already locked into the playoffs with Spire Motorsports, is ready to leave Daytona on a moment’s notice. Suárez’s wife, Julia, is 38 weeks pregnant and could give birth before, during or right after the race. Suárez recently completed a hospital tour so he knows where to go and what to do if he needs to ﬂy home in a hurry. “Hopefully it’s a Monday to Friday baby,” he said, adding that the team has yet to pick a standby driver. “We’re looking for someone,” he said. “He has to speak Spanish, though.”

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Ex-LSU coach Brady gets role at LSU-New Orleans

LSU-New Orleans announced Friday that former LSU men’s basketball coach John Brady has been hired as a senior athletics adviser. It’s the second high-proﬁle addition this month for the LSU-New Orleans athletic department, which hired former Privateers star basketball player Ervin Johnson as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Brady’s official title is senior adviser for athletic advancement and men’s basketball strategy. According to a university new release, Brady will work with the LSU-New Orleans athletic department on “identifying fundraising priorities and major gifts” and will be directly involved with the basketball program’s “overall program strategy, roster-building and long-term performance goals.”

Florida coach Golden gets contract extension and raise

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Todd Golden’s third raise in as many years will make him the second-highest paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference. The 40-year-old Florida coach signed a one-year extension earlier this month that increased the total value of his deal to $49.5 million. It averages $8.25 million annually and keeps him under contract through the 2031-32 season. Golden’s salary for next season jumps from $6 million to $7.5 million. He’s due a $300,000 raise annually, with the contract culminating at $9 million in its ﬁnal year. Golden’s deal is nearly fully guaranteed. Florida would owe him 85% of the remaining value if the school ﬁred him without cause at any point.

Romo facing more citations in connection with arrest

Tony Romo is facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month that got him placed on leave from his role as CBS’ lead analyst on NFL games. Romo was arrested July 23 in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the inﬂuence. The case against the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was amended Thursday to add citations for possessing open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, unsafe passing on the right and ﬁrst-offense operating while intoxicated. He already had received a citation for refusal to take a test for intoxication after arrest. CBS Sports president David Berson said earlier this month that he does not have a timeline for a decision about Romo’s future with the network.

Yankees activate LHP Fried off IL to start Saturday

NEW YORK — Max Fried will come off the injured list to pitch for the New York Yankees in Saturday’s day-night doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. The team hadn’t yet decided which game Fried will start, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday afternoon. Fellow left-hander Carlos Rodón is scheduled to get the ball in the other game. Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season Aug. 17, retroactive to Aug. 14, with a left elbow bone bruise. He was sidelined with the same issue from May 14 until July 22. The three-time All-Star is 4-4 with a 2.81 ERA in 15 starts this season, his second with the Yankees after signing a $218 million, eight-year contract.

Shaw returns to Cubs after 2-month stint on IL

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs received a boost Friday morning ahead of a crucial homestand against divisional rivals when utilityman Matt Shaw was activated off the injured list. Shaw last played for the Cubs on June 28 before landing on the IL with a sprained left hand. When he ﬁrst was sidelined, Shaw and the Cubs weren’t expecting it to be a long-term issue. “It was one of those things where I assumed it was going to be quicker,” Shaw said. “It ended up taking a really long time, so it tested my patience for sure. I’m glad to be back.” Shaw said this week has been crucial in his recovery. He played in back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday on a minor-league rehab assignment and said he could ﬁnally swing “full effort with no pain.”

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DeLeon, Dunham rumble to victory over Parkview Area jamboree scores

BY WILLIAM WEATHERS Contributing writer

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Madison Prep quarterback Jacobe Shannon rolls out of the pocket for a run in the red zone against Woodlawn at the Battle on the Bluff jamboree on Thursday at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

Madison Prep routs Woodlawn BATTLE ON THE BLUFF

BY JACKSON REYES Staff writer

Jamboree week is here, and Madison Prep made highlight plays at all three phases in its matchup against Woodlawn. The two sides played in the Battle on the Bluff jamboree on Thursday at A.W. Mumford Stadium. Madison Prep went up 33-0 in the ﬁrst 12-minute half. In the second eight-minute half, the Chargers took a 39-0 lead before the game was ended early. Here are three takeaways from the action.

back. “He performed like a freshman here and there, but at the end of the day, I told him as long as you move the chains, we’re going to be all right.” The 6-foot-1, 172-pound quarterback had another big run late in the first half. Shannon dropped back near midfield but didn’t see an open receiver. He sped past the defensive line and weaved through five defenders at the second level and toward open grass for a 36-yard touchdown run. Shannon finished 3 of 5 for 49 yards in the first half. Madison Prep QB shines “He’s going to be great when it’s all The Chargers turn to a new start- said and done,” Williams said. “He’s ing quarterback entering 2026, and freaky talented. We hadn’t seen a he’s only a freshman. Jacobe Shannon glimpse of what he’s going to be as the won the starting job this offseason. He season moves on. I promise you that.” showed why the Madison Prep coachChargers’ electric athletes ing staff is so high on him. On the opening drive, he took off on Madison Prep is loaded with talent a read option, sprinting past defend- heading into 2026. The Chargers’ elecers for a 39-yard gain past midfield. tric athletes put their skills on display On the next play, he lofted a deep ball in the jamboree. for a 35-yard pass to Jordan McGee. Running backs J’on Profit and Har“Great energy,” Chargers coach lem Turner pushed past defenders Landry Williams said of his quarter- and combined for three TDs in the

ﬁrst half. On defense, Mason Olinde blew up a handoff, forcing a fumble and returning it for a 28-yard TD. Daeyln Early and Elijah Carter were both forces in the backﬁeld, creating pressure and tackles for loss. “We just performed real well tonight,” Williams said. “Now, it’s time to go ahead on and put it together and play a four-quarter game now.”

Special teams shine One big emphasis for Williams this offseason was special teams. The focus in the third phase paid off. In the ﬁrst half, Madison Prep burst out on a kickoff and forced a fumble to set itself up with possession in the red zone. In the second half, Turner returned a punt 75 yards for a TD. “We repped it all summer,” Williams said. “We were intentional about it because we didn’t do as well as we should have last year. It showed here tonight.” His message to the team was to take advantage of Thursday’s game and make the most of the jamboree. “My guys played lights out today,” he said. “We’re ready for next week.” The Chargers open the season against Jesuit on the road next Friday.

Welcome back, C.J. DeLeon. A year after sitting out during the Dunham School’s Division III select state championship season, DeLeon made a triumphant return to Parkview Baptist, his former school. DeLeon hauled in a 93-yard touchdown pass on his team’s first offensive play en route to a 27-6 victory in Thursday’s Red Stick Rumble Jamboree at Parkview Baptist. “The first play he gets to play in a game, and he gets to do that at Parkview,” Dunham’s 13th-year coach Neil Weiner said. “I’m sure it was fun for him.” In the first game, Brusly turned a 7-0 halftime lead into a 21-6 win over Episcopal behind a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Reggie Riley.

Dunham 27, Parkview Baptist 6 All-American senior quarterback Elijah Haven, an Alabama commitment, led Dunham on four straight scoring drives until reserve L.J Salone finished it out. Haven accounted for 291 yards and four TDs — three passing — and helped the Tigers build a 20-0 halftime lead. His 93-yarder to DeLeon in front of his team’s sideline tipped off a first half in which Haven also scored on a 14-yard run and connected with Brannon Cohn on a 31yard TD to make it 20-0. Haven’s 5-yard TD in the first 1 1/2 minutes of the second 12-minute half was set up by a 65-yard completion to DeLeon, who caught three

Thursday’s games Belaire 6, Broadmoor 0 Madison Prep 39, Woodlawn 0 Tara 0, Northeast 0 Brusly 21, Episcopal 6 Dunham 27, Parkview Baptist 6 Central Private 27, Northlake Christian 0 Ponchatoula 31, Albany 6 Independence 17, Springﬁeld 0 Hammond 18, Live Oak 7 Westminster Christian 21, Ascension Christian 6 Plaquemine 19, North Iberville 6 Dutchtown 21, Prairieville 7

passes for 210 yards and returned two kickoffs for 51 yards. Haven was 6-of-9 passing for 260 yards and added 31 yards rushing. Freshman running back BJ Singleton, who led Parkview with 66 yards on nine carries, scored his team’s lone TD on a 32-yard run.

Brusly 21, Episcopal 6 Riley had TD passes to wide receiver Tremon Lemar of 30 and 93 yards during a three-minute stretch of the second half for a 21-0 lead. Riley ended with 141 yards passing with 123 to Lemar. “They’re both going to take reps,” Brusly 10th-year coach Hoff Schooler said of his two quarterbacks, Riley and sophomore Cooper Vincent. “They both take reps in practice and go with the hot hand on Friday night.” Episcopal avoided a shutout with 1:18 to go when QB Michael Kelleher rolled to his right and got a pass attempt between defenders, which James Izner caught for a 36-yard touchdown. The score was set up by Matthew Sills’ interception. Brusly’s defense limited Episcopal to 56 total yards with Nathan Hodges and Johnovan Banks registering sacks. Kelleher was 6-of-13 for 88 yards with Luke Dickerson catching three passes for 41 yards.

Judge’s ruling stops, for now, SEC penalties for ex-pros BY JON BLAU

Staff writer

The Southeastern Conference implemented new rules this week that would punish LSU if former professional athletes were added to the Tigers’ rosters. But a judge in Baton Rouge, William Jorden, amended his temporary restraining order Friday to make those rules null and void — at least for now. The order comes a day Sankey after lawyers for 30-plus athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility amended their petition, which was originally filed last week, to add the SEC and commissioner Greg Sankey as defendants alongside the NCAA. The SEC had just approved a ﬁne of 50% of a sports team’s budget and a half-season suspension for its coach if a former pro

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Continued from page 1C to allow him a fifth year of eligibility before the end of his last football season.” The filing also said Wright, Harris, former Notre Dame edge rusher Junior Tuihalamaka and ex-Utah cornerback Blake Cotton were each interested “in playing at a Division I University in Louisiana,” or another school, if they couldn’t reach a contract agreement with said school. Cotton is the only one not publicly committed to LSU. Kiffin has reiterated that these eligibility lawsuits have been filed all over the country, including a suit in Dallas that just resulted in a temporary restraining order against both the NCAA and SEC. “It’s all around the country,” Kiffin said. “Everyone wants to point to the Louisiana case, but there’s cases in South Carolina, Texas, California, all over that have already won, of athletes in the exact same

was added to that program’s roster. The Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 all implemented similar penalties this week. LSU has a commitment from former Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright and Saints defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. Bucs edge defender Jack Pyburn also plans to return to LSU if he’s released from his contract before the end of the month, according to Thursday’s amended petition obtained by The Advocate. In Thursday’s ﬁling, the plaintiffs’ attorneys asked the court to implement a temporary restraining order, or a preliminary or permanent injunction, that would stop the NCAA and SEC from enforcing rules that would prevent those athletes from transferring to the school of their choice. That not only includes the

situations, wanting to play this year they’ve been granted.” Kiffin believes LSU has becomethefocusbecauseofhow quickly notable players committed to his program, includingWright,whowasinposition tobecomethefirstplayertoreturn to the college ranks after suiting up for an NFL team. Pyburn, if he returns to Baton Rouge, would be the first athlete to return to the college ranks who has played and logged statistics for an NFL team. He had two sacks in a preseason game against the Jets earlier this month. Wright and Harris previously were with the Browns and Saints, respectively. Cotton was released by the Broncos after an injury settlement with the team on July 30. Despite the SEC’s threat of penalties, including a fine equivalent to 50% of a sport’s budget and a suspension of a team’s coach for half a season if former pros are rostered, Kiffin doesn’t sound like he’s backing off of his August additions. The judge in the Baton

NCAA’s rules against “ghost transfers,” which were enacted to stop programs from adding athletes who never entered the portal, but also the SEC’s rule against intraconference transfers. Wright and Harris both played for Lane Kifﬁn at Ole Miss and technically would be leaving another SEC school to join LSU. Thursday’s petition also asked the court to declare the SEC’s proposed penalties against adding ex-pro athletes “void as against Louisiana public policy.” The attorneys argue that the NCAA and the SEC “tortiously interfered” with the plaintiffs’ “contracts and prospective business relations” in returning to the college ranks. While Wright, Harris and Pyburn could make money as pro athletes, they stand to earn exponentially more from NIL deals and revenue-sharing dollars as college contributors than they

Rouge case will consider a preliminary injunction against the NCAA and SEC, along with a “motion for contempt,” during a hearing now scheduled for this coming Thursday; the contempt motion relates to the SEC’s newly instituted penalties, which the plaintiffs’ attorneys say interfere with the judge’s restraining order. LSU opens its season Sept. 5 against Clemson, just two days after the hearing. “Just now, today, they told me there’s a case in Texas where they said the Texas A&M player should be able to play, even though the SEC came on top of this,” Kiffin said. “The judge said the SEC cannot restrict them from playing.” Kiffin referred back to what he said on the Pat McAfee Show earlier this week. “Like I said the other day when I was asked about it,” Kiffin said, “what if a conference comes in on top and tries to say you can’t? I said I think that’d be really interesting legally, and now you’re in it.”

would as NFL practice squad members. A hearing has been scheduled for Thursday in Baton Rouge — just two days before LSU’s opener with Clemson — to determine whether the plaintiffs’ temporary restraining order is replaced by a preliminary injunction. The court also will consider a “motion for contempt,” according to online court records, which relates to the SEC’s implementation of penalties for adding ex-pros. The plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that the conference attempted to circumvent the judge’s restraining order by creating new rules because SEC schools are a part of the NCAA. “The SEC and the NCAA have to follow the rules, just as the rest of us,” said Tony Clayton, a local district attorney and assistant counsel for athletes in the Baton Rouge eligibility case. “They’re not a communist nation.

“They have to consider the constitutional rights of these young athletes. They don’t shed their constitutional rights at the doorstep of LSU.” However Jorden rules next week, the result likely will be appealed. The legal back-and-forth could provide a test case for selfgovernance at the conference level, which the SEC has explored because of the NCAA’s antitrust vulnerabilities and inability to enforce rules. Along with the transfers LSU is trying to add to its football team, men’s basketball coach Will Wade has brought in former St. John’s and UMass guard RJ Luis, who just won an injunction in Baton Rouge despite his previous entry into the draft, signing an NBA two-way contract and playing in preseason games for the Celtics. Email Jon Blau at jon.blau@ theadvocate.com

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THREE AND OUT: ZACH EWING’S TOP THREE TAKEAWAyS FROM SAINTS’ FINAL PRESEASON GAME

MUCH BETTER EFFORT Preseason results have no correlation to regular-season success, so just as last week’s 34-0 loss to the Rams was no reason for the Saints to panic, this victory is no real reason to celebrate. Having said that, it was good to see Kellen Moore’s team come out with more passion and physicality after a flat performance six days earlier. The clearest example of that came in the running game: the Saints produced 169 yards rushing at 5.3 yards per carry (6.6 in the first half) and three touchdowns; Dallas had just 3.5 yards per carry. Another good sign: Penalties were down from a dirty dozen in L.A. to just four.

TOO CLOSE TO CALL? The Saints coaching staff will have several difficult decisions to make when the active roster must be cut to 53 players Sunday. Foremost among those are backup quarterback and kicker. Both choices got a little clarity Friday.After both Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson struggled against the Rams, both were sharp against the Cowboys, with Rattler completing 8 of 10 passes for 79 yards plus a rushing touchdown, and Wilson going 9 of 12 for 93 yards and the game-winning drive. Give the edge to the incumbent Rattler. Meanwhile, Daniel Carlson’s 53yard field goal to break the late tie also felt like it broke the tie in the kicker battle. It’s Carlson’s job.

‘OTHER’ ROOKIE WRS ARE READY It’s disappointing that first-round pick Jordyn Tyson will miss significant time with a hamstring injury, but the Saints picked two other wide receivers later in the draft, and both look ready to contribute immediately. Sixthrounder Barion Brown from LSU busted two big plays on jet sweeps, including a 7-yard touchdown. Fourth-rounder Bryce Lance from North Dakota State caught a couple of passes in traffic. Both had key downfield blocks to aid the strong running performance. With Tyson out, New Orleans will need its depth to step up at wide receiver, and these two rookies look like they can help.

Almost time to put Saints stick to plan real Saints to test NOTEBOOK

to rest all starters

BY LUKE JOHNSON Staff writer

ARLINGTON, Texas — If coach Kellen Moore hadn’t already made his intentions clear before the game, one might have been convinced the New Orleans Saints were going to play their starters for their preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Friday night in AT&T Stadium. Quarterback Tyler Shough and the rest of the starters who’d sat out the first two preseason games joined the rest of their teammates during pregame warmups, going through the stretch lines and going through the walk-through as if they were playing in the game. But once things started, those players put on baseball caps in place of their helmets and watched from the safety of the ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By JULIO CORTEZ sidelines. Saints coach Kellen Moore smiles after a touchdown against the Dallas In fact, the Saints’ strategy with Cowboys during the first half of a preseason game on Friday in Arlington, their roster was a little more cautious than Moore suggested it Texas. would be when he announced earlier this week that “a lot of” of his New Orleans 27, Dallas 24 New Orleans had Ford wear the 7 7 3 — 27 starters would sit out of Friday’s New Orleans 10 “green dot” to communicate the Dallas 3 6 0 15 — 24 game. None of the Saints’ project- First Quarter defensive play calls throughout the preseason while it rested started Week 1 offensive or defensive NO—FG Carlson 38, 11:47. Dal—FG Aubrey 49, 7:53. starters played a snap. ing linebackers Kaden Elliss and Pete NO—B.Brown 7 run (T.Brown kick), 3:06. The only players who took the Second Quarter Werner. He ranked among the team Aubrey 51, 14:00. field against the Cowboys who Dal—FG leaders with 14 tackles in the preNO—Rattler 8 run (Smyth kick), 2:01. had not yet played this preseason Dal—FG Aubrey 58, :23. season, and he also recorded an inwere linebacker Danny Stutsman and Third Quarter terception in the preseason opener. 11 run (Carlson kick), 9:41. tight end Noah Fant. New Orleans NO—White After Ford exited the game, the Fourth Quarter was facing a numbers crunch Dal—Hudson 26 pass from Howell (Aubrey Saints used Jackson Sirmon and Isaiah 14:53. at both positions, having traded kick), Stalbird as their linebackers, with Dal—Van Vooren 21 pass from Howell (Howlinebacker Deion Jones and watched ell run), 6:11. Sirmon taking over the “green dot” tight ends Oscar Delp and Moliki Mat- NO—FG Carlson 53, 1:55.NO duties. Dal avao go down with injuries earlier First downs 23 18 Kicker rotation Total Net Yards 326 328 this week. Rushes-yards 32-169 26-91 Moore made clear that he Passing 157 After being shut out last week 237 Returns 1-4 0-0 believes his starters are well- Punt against the Rams, all three of the Kickoff Returns 5-128 4-105 prepared for the regular season Interceptions Ret. Saints kickers had a chance to kick 0-0 0-0 17-22-0 20-33-0 based on the amount of work they Comp-Att-Int by the time the Saints and CowSacked-Yards Lost 2-15 2-10 received in joint practices against Punts 3-42.667 2-52.0 boys went to halftime. 0-0 1-0 the Rams, Cowboys and Jaguars. Fumbles-Lost Newly signed Daniel Carlson got Penalties-Yards 4-39 6-45 29:43 New Orleans was not the only Time of Possession 30:17 the first opportunity, making a 38team to rest its starters for the INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS yard field goal to cap off the Saints’ RUSHING — New Orleans, Estime 4-46, entire preseason. The Rams and K.Miller 9-42, Donaldson 9-33, White 4-23, opening drive. Tanner Brown and CharPatriots also abided by the same B.Brown 2-19, Rattler 2-9, Z.Wilson 1-(minus lie Smyth followed in that order, both 1), Moreno-Cropper 1-(minus 2). Dallas, practice. making their extra points. Smyth Mafah 12-46, Abanikanda 7-16, Corbin 3-14, T.Johnson 1-11, Howell 1-2, Milton 2-2. and Brown also took turns hanPASSING — New Orleans, Z.Wilson 9-12-0-93, Ford injured dling kickoff duties. Rattler 8-10-0-79. Dallas, Howell 12-18-0-155, 8-15-0-92. The Saints have been impressed Milton RECEIVING — New Orleans, Bell 6-65, Estime with Jaylan Ford as they’ve given him 3-22, Lance 2-28, Donaldson 2-25, Welch 2-14, Odds and ends 1-15, Austin 1-3. Dallas, Hudson 4-97, a ton of opportunities to show what K.Miller The Saints players with Texas A.Smith 3-19, Abanikanda 3-16, T.Johnson he can do during the preseason, 3-16, Valdes-Scantling 2-31, Van Vooren 2-27, ties served as captains for Friday’s 1-27, Kuntz 1-9, J.Smith 1-5. but it came to an unfortunate close Brown game: Kendre Miller (TCU), Elliott DavidMISSED FIELD GOALS — Dallas, Aubrey 57. Friday against the Cowboys. son (Texas-San Antonio), Fadil Diggs Ford exited the game with an in- in the medical tent on the sideline be- (Texas A&M), Myles Cole (Texas jury during the second quarter. He fore walking back to the locker room Tech), Jalen Cropper (a former Cowspent a long time getting examined with a member of the training staff. boy) and Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech).

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Continued from page 1C wide receiver Barion Brown scooting around the left end for a 12yard gain on a jet sweep. It was one of two rushes for Brown, the other being a 7-yard touchdown on the same type of play to the right side. “It was a good, collective effort,” Moore said. The running backs ripped off big chunks, too. Kendre Miller was a lone bright spot in last week’s loss to the Rams, showing some burst in his ﬁrst game action in more than 300 days. He was even better against the Cowboys. Miller earned the start and made an impact early, catching a screen and galloping for 15 yards on the game’s second play. As a runner, four of his nine carries went for 6 or more yards, and he ﬁnished with nine carries for 42 yards. “He’s always had that juice when he’s healthy,” quarterback Spencer Rattler said. “He’s a reliable,

strong runner, always going to get you 5 or 6 yards. He’s a really dynamic player.” Audric Estime split backfield duties with Miller during the ﬁrst half, a welcome sign for the Saints after his impressive preseason debut ended prematurely with an ankle injury that forced him to miss the Rams game. He had arguably the best game of the night by a Saints running back. Much of his production came when he broke a tackle near the line of scrimmage in the second quarter and bounced his run outside the left tackle, ﬁnding an area completely vacated by Dallas defenders. Estime rumbled down the sideline for 33 yards, setting up Rattler’s 8-yard touchdown run on the ensuing play. That big run pushed Estime to 46 yards on four carries to go along with 22 yards on three receptions. Estime finished his preseason with 74 rushing yards on just nine carries. “We pride ourselves in the running back room to be the generators, the ones that get things roll-

The most notable thing about again Friday, making them the New Orleans Saints’ 270 for 3 in exhibition games. 24 victory against the Dallas When Shough and the starters Cowboys on Friday is it got line up against the Lions on Kellen Moore off the preseason Sept. 13, it’ll be the first time schneid. most fans have seen them since The second-year Saints head last season. coach didn’t get a Gatorade bath, Adding to the intrigue is a but at least he’s no longer series of unanswered winless after a 0-4-1 start questions: to his exhibition coaching Is Shough as good as career. he’s looked this preThe Saints rebounded season? from their ugly 34-0 loss Will Chase Young fito the Rams last Saturday nally break out? Jeff with their best perforWho will step up and Duncan replace Tyson on the pemance of the preseason. It was a good night for, rimeter? among others, Spencer Rattler, Can Brandon Staley continue Barion Brown, Audric Estime, to work wonders with the deIsaiah Stalbird and Daniel Carlfense? Is Etienne the answer to the son as the Saints led nearly from team’s anemic rushing attack? start to finish. Can Kool-Aid McKinstry beMoore had to be happy with the way his players responded come a lock-down corner? from the egg they laid a week Who’s the backup running ago. back with Alvin Kamara side“We played a better version of lined? football than we did last week, Can Carlson solve the kicking simple as that,” Moore said. “I issues? thought our guys played really The answers will come in due hard, and I thought it was a time. The Lions game will start good, collective effort.” the referendum. The best thing about the game, Before then, there’s work to though, was that it ended the ex- do. Moore and team officials hibition season. must conduct final cuts this The preseason is over. weekend. The club’s injuryFinally. riddled roster will undoubtedly Mercifully. influence many of the brain Thankfully. We can all agree: It’s time for trust’s decisions. With so many players among the walking the real games to begin. wounded, it’ll be interesting to The Saints’ regular-season see who is available and who is opener against Detroit is a placed on injured reserve lists mere two weeks away. And it to start the season. can’t arrive soon enough for When Moore was asked earmost everyone in New Orleans. The Saints’ 60th season is lier this week where the staff shaping up to be one of its most stood with the evaluation of the anticipated. It’s been a while 53-man roster, he said they had since the Saints opened a seaa good bead on the depth chart son with this much excitement. and were much further along in the process than they were Tyler Shough’s aura has at this time a year ago. generated enthusiasm across His second team is noticeably the Who Dat Nation. His emerdeeper and more talented than gence as a potential franchise his first one. A year of familiarquarterback has given the Saints hope, and along with it, ity should also help facilitate realistic playoff aspirations for the evaluation process. The the first time in years. picture should crystalize over The offseason additions of the next 48 hours. Then, we can Travis Etienne, Jordyn Tyson, turn our attention to the reguBryce Lance, Barion Brown, lar season and the games that David Edwards and Noah Fant count. have created further exciteThe suspense and anticipament among the fan base. Untion are almost over. The 2026 Saints are coming. In two derstandably, the fans are Joweeks, we’ll start to learn if nesing to see the new weapons they are contenders or prein the arsenal. Heightening the anticipation tenders — and if the wait was has been Moore’s unconvenworth it. tional preseason strategy. The regulars haven’t played a down Email Jeff Duncan at all preseason. They rested jduncan@theadvocate.com.

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough throws before a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

ing,” Estime said. Undrafted rookie C.J. Donaldson also continued to make his case with some hard-fought yards, including a 3-yard gain on a fourthand-1 play where he lined up at fullback. Donaldson added a 10yard run later in the game. During an otherwise meaningless exhibition, all of this felt at least a bit meaningful for a team

The Saints also had one of the NFL’s most punchless rushing attacks in 2025 and devoted a significant number of resources toward fixing that issue this season. Not just financial ones, like signing running back Travis Etienne and guard David Edwards, but their time as well. They studied their run game this offseason and leaned into what worked well for them. The positive results have shown up at times in training camp, but it’s hard to gauge exactly how effective it is without the benefit of live AP PHOTO By tackling. Prior to Friday’s game, JULIO CORTEZ it hadn’t yet translated in the preseason — the Saints rushed for just 161 yards the first two weeks, avthat has been depleted by injuries. eraging 3.8 yards per carry. New Orleans had to place Ty “Our whole motto this offseason Chandler (its leading rusher in the was just to be better than we were preseason through two games) on last year,” Estime said. “We put the injured reserve earlier this week. work in this offseason, throughout Two of the running backs ahead of OTAs and throughout camp. Coming Chandler on the depth chart, Alvin into the year, we made it an emphasis Kamara (knee) and Devin Neal that we wanted to run the ball.” (hamstring), are dealing with injuries that have uncertain recovery Email Luke Johnson at timetables. ljohnson@theadvocate.com.

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Saints rookie WRs ready to contribute Brown, Lance impress in preseason finale

BY MATTHEW PARAS Staff writer

ARLINGTON, Texas — Special teams coordinator Phil Galiano must have been pretty excited when the New Orleans Saints drafted Barion Brown. The Saints, after all, have rarely used draft selections on return specialists. And at Kentucky and LSU, that was Brown’s specialty. With his 4.4 speed, the 22-year-old returned an SEC-record six kickoff return touchdowns. So imagine telling Galiano on draft day that the preseason would come and go without Brown taking a single return on kickoffs. The rookie proved himself to be too valuable elsewhere. Friday’s 27-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys was the latest example of Brown’s diverse skill set. Even when Brown did not have a catch, the wide receiver made an impact in the run game. He broke off gains of 12 and 7 yards on jet sweeps — the latter of which resulted in a touchdown. Brown looked more than ready for the regular season to begin, but he wasn’t the only wide receiver to appear that way. Bryce Lance, picked two rounds before Brown, also looked productive, accounting for two of Spencer Rattler’s eight completions in the ﬁrst half that resulted in 28 yards. The outings were an encouraging sign for the Saints. Throughout the summer, Lance and Brown were pleasant surprises — and their flashes in training camp translated to the preseason games. The two will have to continue to prove it when the season starts for real, but at the very least, Lance and Brown look as if they can contribute while Jordyn Tyson — another rookie receiver — is sidelined for the first two months with a hamstring injury. “Bryce and Barion are a good example of steady play and taking advantage of opportunities,” Saints coach Kellen Moore said.

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Continued from page 1C but won’t help his Southern team score touchdowns like he used to or stop an opponent cold on fourth and short. There could be a steep learning curve for Faulk and his team, especially going up against preseason SWAC favorite Alabama State on Saturday at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama (2 p.m., ESPNU). The Hornets are led by longtime coach Eddie Robinson, like Faulk an NFL veteran and New Orleans native who played at Brother Martin. “Coach Robinson is the mosttenured coach in the conference, and I’m the newest,” said Faulk, who tried to turn that deﬁcit into a positive. “We may have a little advantage in that we know how they like to do things.” Faulk’s Jaguars, by comparison, are an unwritten book. That’s a nice notion, but Faulk knows probably as well as anyone that the odds against Southern coming home from Birmingham with a victory Saturday are long. He’s rebuilding a program while Alabama State is an established one. Given that and the Jaguars’ woeful record from last season, it’s hardly surprising that ESPN pegs the Hornets as nearly a 20-point favorite. Southern’s chances did get a boost Thursday when news broke that the Jaguars will have star defensive end Ckelby Givens in full pads. Givens, part of that highly publicized lawsuit involving more than 30 athletes — including former Ole Miss players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris seeking to play for LSU — has been cleared to play through a temporary restraining order. The former HBCU and coSWAC defensive player of the year will probably be more of an inspirational leader Saturday than someone who leads the Jaguars in tackles or sacks. Faulk expressed a hope this week that he could just get Givens on the ﬁeld for a few plays. Doing so would have to be considered a moral victory for Southern, but who knows? Perhaps Givens can get a sack or force a turnover that sends the winds of upset billowing through the Jaguars’ sails. If Southern can’t pull off a win, it doesn’t have to be the end of its season or a referendum on

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By JULIO CORTEZ

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Barion Brown, center, scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of a preseason game on Friday in Arlington, Texas. “(They) probably had less snaps early in camp and they just keep taking advantage. … The biggest thing is just the mental part. These guys are talented football players. We drafted them because of that. We know that. “It’s their ability to go in there, execute and handle all what we’re asking them to do. I’m just really happy for those guys.” The little details are what will help Brown and Lance see the field. Against Dallas, they ap-

SOUTHERN SCHEDULE AUGUST 29 vs. Alabama State SEPTEMBER 5 Kentucky St. 12 at University of Houston 19 Louisiana Christian 26 at Jackson State OCTOBER 3 UAPB 10 at Prairie View A&M 24 at TSU 31 at Florida A&M NOVEMBER 7 Bethune-Cookman 14 Alcorn State University 28 Grambling

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Southern coach Marshall Faulk walks across the field during practice on Aug. 15 at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

Faulk’s tenure. The Jaguars will have to proverbially walk before they can run. Whether Faulk eventually can make them run like Usain Bolt is a conclusion many chapters away. Southern and its new celebrity coach are merely on the introductory page right now. “The kids are really excited,” Faulk said. “They can’t wait to show people last season left a bad taste in their mouths.” Let there be excitement for Southern football for now. The program has a new big-name coach. It hasn’t had a loss or a turnover or even had to punt yet this season. There are probably plenty of sobering defeats to come, but for now being on the edge of a great unknown has to be a little bit tantalizing for Jaguar Nation. It certainly is for their coach.

peared to ace them. Take Brown’s touchdown, for instance. As the sixth-rounder got the ball in space, Lance blocked Cowboys safety Markquese Bell to the ground in order to clear a lane for Brown. Then, when Rattler rushed in for an 8-yard touchdown a little later on, it was Brown who delivered a crack block to help seal the edge and prevent the oncoming cornerback from disrupting the play.

them. Brown had a week straight in which he lit up New Orleans’ secondary, particularly as a deep threat. Then, Lance emerged as a steady red-zone target. He excelled in a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams, catching 20- and 10-yard touchdowns on what coincidentally was his 24th birthday. The Saints, too, needed at least one of them to step up. While Tyson going down was a disappointment — especially given the first-rounder’s injury concerns coming into the draft — New Orleans also saw third-year receiver Ja’Lynn Polk unexpectedly retire last month. Combined, the absences created vacancies for a third and fourth receiver, which Lance and Brown look ready to ﬁll. “Obviously, Jordyn is a tremendous player and he’s going to make a lot of plays for us in the future,” Lance said. “I think me and Barion just focus on whatever the task is at hand. If that’s making a block, going to catch a ball… Anything to help contribute.” The pair also may have more to give than what unfolded in the preseason. Neither caught the kind of bombs that have dazzled in practice, though Brown did haul in a nice 28-yard strike in New Orleans’ exhibition opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. And for Brown, the Saints could still ultimately experiment with the 22-year-old as a returner — even without using him on kickoffs this preseason. New Orleans trotted out Brown twice on punt returns, although neither was very effective. Brown’s ﬁrst attempt, three weeks ago against Jacksonville, lost 7 yards. Against Dallas, Brown curiously hauled in a ball on a fair catch, despite appearing to have plenty of space. Then again, perhaps the Saints simply want to save Brown’s kickoff returns for the regular season. “(The coaches) told me not this week,” Brown said when asked about kick returning. “I’m ready. Whenever that time comes, then I’ll be happy and I’m ready for it.”

Asked about that block, Brown lit up — so much so he dapped up the reporter for the inquiry. “Yeah, you see that?!” Brown said. “Thank you! Man, it just goes into playing for one another. I know they love to see me win. And I 100% love to see them win, so anytime I got to do some dirty work, or anything involving that, I do it with a smile on my face so I know them boys will do it for me.” In training camp, both receivers Email Matthew Paras at matt. showed why the Saints drafted paras@theadvocate.com

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Continued from page 1C according to ESPN, Robinson expects a hard-fought game between his alma mater and Faulk’s team. “I told our guys, ‘Somebody out here is going to get knocked out on Saturday, and you’re going to have to get back up, recover, get your wits about you and keep playing,’ ” Robinson said. “We’re expecting a blue-collar, physical, downhill, violent football game.” The fifth-year Hornets coach has too much respect for Faulk to assume anything less than a competitive matchup. Robinson may be the longest-tenured coach in the SWAC, but the experience gap doesn’t mean much concerning Alabama State’s preparation. Robinson has admired Faulk since the tailback’s days at San Diego State and throughout their NFL careers. Robinson was a starter on the opposing sideline when Faulk helped lead the then-St. Louis Rams to a 23-16 Super Bowl XXIV victory over the Tennessee Titans during the 1999 season. “It was hard to defend him,” Robinson said. “We scrimmaged against him a couple times — preseason, regular season, Super Bowl — so I played against him at all levels. One of those guys who was truly a generational type player. “As a New Orleans guy, we were always rooting for him. His freshman year at San Diego State, he was an amazing freshman, and he was on ESPN. Always admired his career and the way he’s carried himself. Very professional on and off the ﬁeld. Just love having a guy like that in the conference who represents Southern, a school I used to root for growing up in New Orleans.” Faulk shared similar praise. “He was a hard-working guy,” he said of Robinson. “Wasn’t the fastest, wasn’t the strongest, but real smart, real cerebral. Didn’t make a lot of mistakes, and he made his way on special teams, found his way to start in the league. But he was a guy that was going to work hard and give you everything he had.” Robinson started 163 of 175 NFL games from 1992-2002 with the Oilers, Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills. He ﬁnished his career with 804 tackles (608 solo), 28 tackles for loss, 23 sacks,

ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO By REBECCA BLACKWELL

Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson gestures during the second half of a game against NC Central on Sept. 1, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

PREDICTION ALABAMA STATE 27, SOUTHERN 20: The Marshall Faulk era at Southern finally begins in Birmingham, Alabama. The Jaguars will have to limit Alabama State dual-threat quarterback Andrew Body, the reigning SWAC Offensive Player of the year. The likely return of fifth-year star defensive end Ckelby Givens, who is eligible to return, can help successfully pressure the backfield. But Southern’s new offense may not be ready to put up the points it needs to win. Toyloy Brown III

staff doesn’t want a repeat of last season, when Body completed 16 of 25 passes for 198 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 30-7 win at A.W. Mumford Stadium. One of the Jaguars’ defensive points of emphasis is forcing turnovers, said safety Herman Brister. “Our goal is to force three turnovers,” the All-SWAC first-team selection said. “We feel like if we can force three turnovers, we’ll win the ballgame. We’ve got to be ballhawks. We’ve got to get the ball out and get it back to our offense.” Faulk said Body is “phenomenal” and knows making him uncomfortable won’t be easy. He said he is glad to face the best offensive player in the SWAC early. “We’re lucky to get him Week 1,” Faulk said. “I’d hate to have him Week 4 or 5. Week 1, we might get him to make a mistake. Later in the year, it’s going to be hard because he’s a kid who doesn’t make a lot of mistakes twice.” Robinson shared what he thinks will be the deciding factor in who starts the year 1-0. “I think both teams are going to try to ﬁgure each other out as soon as they can,” he said. “The team that can make those adjustments the soonest may have the early success.”

12 fumble recoveries, six forced fumbles and six interceptions. Saturday’s showdown won’t count in the SWAC standings, but both coaches still are enamored with the matchup given their connections and the start of a new year. Faulk said their families “know a lot of each other,” adding a personal layer to the season opener. But make no mistake, both coaches are itching to start 2026 with a win. Southern enters with a new offense and defense. Alabama State has its own new wrinkles, but more continuity, especially with its coach and a star quarterback, Andrew Body, the reigning SWAC Offensive Player of the Year. Email Toyloy Brown III at The new Southern coaching toyloy.brown@theadvocate.com.

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SCOREBOARD

Odds NFL Saturday

FAVORITE at IND at TEN

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OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 1½ 3½ (36½) Detroit 1½ 2½ (37½) Chicago

College Football Saturday

FAVORITE OPEN at TCU 6½ at USC 35½ at VIRGINIA 5½ at ND State 8½ at E. MICH. 7½ at STANFRD 3½ at FLA ST. 30½ at UNLV 3½

MLB

TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 8½ (46½) N. Carolina 38½ (61½) San Jose St. 4½ (51½) NC State 6½ (46½) Jax State 9½ (53½) Sacrmnt St. 4 (48½) Hawaii 31½ (53½)N. Mexico St. 4½ (56½) Memphis

Saturday

American League FAVORITE LINE at N.Y YANKEES -125 at MINNESOTA -130 at TORONTO -128 at CLEVELAND -157 at N.Y YANKEES -125 at ATHLETICS OFF National League FAVORITE LINE Pittsburgh -115 at CHI. CUBS -194 Miami -114 Arizona -117 at ATLANTA -224 at SAN FRAN OFF Interleague FAVORITE LINE LA Dodgers -186 at TAMPA BAY -134 at N.Y METS -145 at MILWAUKEE -170 Philadelphia -247

UNDERDOG LINE Boston +105 Chi. White Sox +115 Seattle +105 Kansas City +127 Boston +105 Baltimore OFF UNDERDOG LINE at ST. LOUIS +102 Cincinnati +156 at WASHINGTN -107 at SAN FRAN +103 Colorado +180 Arizona OFF UNDERDOG at DETROIT San Diego Houston Texas at LA ANGELS

LINE +150 +110 +119 +138 +197

Pro basketball WNBA glance EASTERN CONFERENCE W 26 25 24 23 15 11 10

L 14 14 16 16 24 28 29

Pct .650 .641 .600 .590 .385 .282 .256

GB — ½ 2 2½ 10½ 14½ 15½

W x-Minnesota 31 x-Golden State 28 x-Las Vegas 27 x-Dallas 23 Portland 16 Los Angeles 14 Phoenix 13 Seattle 8 x-clinched playoff spot

L 8 11 13 16 23 25 26 31

Pct .795 .718 .675 .590 .410 .359 .333 .205

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

Thursday’s games

Golden State 79, New York 60 Washington 80, Phoenix 73

Friday’s games

Portland 101, Atlanta 83 Indiana 111, Connecticut 91 Las Vegas 93, Toronto 73 Los Angeles 88, Washington 82

Saturday’s games

Chicago at New York, noon Toronto at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

G League

Laketown Squadron 2026-27 schedule

(Home games in bold) Nov. 8 at Austin Spurs, 3 p.m. Nov. 14 MEXICO CITY CAPITANES, 11 a.m. Nov. 16 OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE, 11 a.m. Nov. 20 at Rio Grande Vally Valley Vipers, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 OSCEOLA MAGIC, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25 OSCEOLA MAGIC, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 AUSTIN SPURS, 11 a.m. Dec. 2 MEXICO CITY CAPITANES, 11 a.m. Dec. 4 at Memphis Hustle, 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Memphis Hustle, 1 p.m. Dec. 11at Texas Legends, 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Texas Legends, 7 p.m. Dec. 15 OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at Greensboro Swarm, 6 p.m. Jan. 1 WISCONSON HERD, 1 p.m. Jan. 2 WISCONSIN HERD, 1 p.m. Jan. 7 WESTCHESTER KNICKS 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9 WESTCHESTER KNICKS, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Maine Celtics, 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at Maine Celtics, 6 p.m. Jan. 18 at Long Island Nets, 4 p.m. Jan. 19 at Long Island Nets, 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Noblesville Boom, 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at Noblesville Boom, 6 p.m. Jan. 26 RAPTORS 905, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 RAPTORS 905, 1 p.m. Jan. 30 DELAWARE BLUE COATS, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 DELAWARE BLUE COATS, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Raptors 905, 6:30 p.m. Fe. 7 at Raptors 905, 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at Grand Rapids Gold, 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at Grand Rapids Gold, 6 p.m. Feb. 13 COLLEGE PARK SKYHAWKS, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 CLEVELAND CHARGE, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 CLEVELAND CHARGE, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 MAINE CELTICS, 1 p.m. Feb. 26 COLLEGE PARK SKYHAWKS, 6:30 p.m. March 2 WINDY CITY BULLS, 6:30 p.m. March 4 WINDY CITY BULLS, 11 a.m. March 5 OSCEOLA MAGIC, 1 p.m. March 12 at Delaware Blue Coats, 6 p.m. March 14 at Delaware Blue Coats, Noon March 16 at Capital City Go-Go 10:30 a.m. March 17 at Capital City Go-Go, 1 p.m. March 19 MAINE CELTICS, 1 p.m. March 23 at Motor City Cruise, 6 p.m. March 25 at Motor City Cruise, 10 a.m.

Pro football NFL preseason schedule Thursday’s games

Buffalo 28, Pittsburgh 27 Cleveland 37, New England 13 San Francisco 18, Las Vegas 12 L.A. Rams 20, L.A. Chargers 18

Friday’s games

LPGA: FM Championship

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Friday At TPC Boston, Norton, Mass. Purse: $4.4 million Yardage: 6,533; Par: 72 Second Round Allisen Corpuz 68-67—135 Hyo Joo Kim 68-67—135 Miyu Yamashita 65-70—135 Jenny Bae 68-68—136 Morgane Metraux 71-65—136 Ruoning Yin 71-65—136 Nataliya Guseva 69-68—137 Emily Pedersen 65-72—137 Hye Jin Choi 72-66—138 Sei Young Kim 64-74—138 Somi Lee 66-72—138 Hae-Ran Ryu 68-70—138 Suvichaya Vinijchaitham 73-65—138 Lauren Coughlin 68-71—139 Amanda Doherty 70-69—139 Lindy Duncan 70-69—139 Anna Huang 69-70—139 Patty Tavatanakit 71-68—139 Hailee Cooper 72-68—140 Jin Hee Im 70-70—140 Aki Iwai 74-66—140 Gaby Lopez 68-72—140 Nastasia Nadaud 72-68—140 Linnea Strom 73-67—140 Jeeno Thitikul 72-68—140 Rose Zhang 72-68—140 Ashleigh Buhai 70-71—141 Hannah Green 74-67—141 Nasa Hataoka 71-70—141 Charley Hull 71-70—141 Brooke Matthews 72-69—141 Lottie Woad 68-73—141 Aditi Ashok 71-71—142 Chella Choi 70-72—142 Isi Gabsa 73-69—142 Ariya Jutanugarn 75-67—142 Megan Khang 73-69—142 Dongeun Lee 71-71—142 Anna Nordqvist 74-68—142 Ryann O’Toole 75-67—142 Mao Saigo 72-70—142 Sophia Schubert 70-72—142 Pajaree Anannarukarn 73-70—143 Laetitia Beck 72-71—143 Ana Belac 73-70—143 Robyn Choi 73-70—143 Karis Davidson 70-73—143 Wei-Ling Hsu 75-68—143 MinJi Kang 73-70—143 Lucy Li 74-69—143 Paula Reto 74-69—143 Yana Wilson 71-72—143 Arpichaya Yubol 68-75—143 Na Rin An 72-72—144 Olivia Cowan 73-71—144 Daniela Darquea 77-67—144 Manon De Roey 72-72—144 Aphrodite Deng 73-71—144 Soo Bin Joo 71-73—144 Minami Katsu 71-73—144 Nanna Koerstz Madsen 73-71—144 Nelly Korda 72-72—144 Yan Liu 74-70—144 Carolina Melgrati 74-70—144 Kiara Romero 71-73—144 Dewi Weber 75-69—144 Ina Yoon 74-70—144

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Auto racing NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Saturday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.50 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 184.396 mph. 2. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford, 184.204. 3. (33) Austin Hill, Chevrolet, 184.188. 4. (60) Ryan Preece, Ford, 184.121. 5. (35) Riley Herbst, Toyota, 183.763. 6. (97) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet, 183.602. 7. (88) Connor Zilisch, Chevrolet, 183.599. 8. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford, 183.408. 9. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 183.397. 10. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 183.367. 11. (67) Corey Heim, Toyota, 183.296. 12. (19) Chase Briscoe, Toyota, 183.284. 13. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet, 183.236. 14. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 183.214. 15. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota, 183.150. 16. (41) Cole Custer, Chevrolet, 183.135. 17. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 183.132. 18. (71) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 183.117. 19. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 183.098. 20. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 183.016. 21. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 182.912. 22. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 182.808. 23. (7) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet, 182.778. 24. (21) Josh Berry, Ford, 182.622. 25. (51) Cody Ware, Chevrolet, 182.548. 26. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 182.445. 27. (42) John H. Nemechek, Toyota, 182.426. 28. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet, 182.423. 29. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 182.397. 30. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 182.334. 31. (10) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 182.330. 32. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet, 182.278. 33. (34) Todd Gilliland, Ford, 182.231. 34. (38) Zane Smith, Ford, 182.179. 35. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 181.873. 36. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 181.873. 37. (4) Noah Gragson, Ford, 181.818. 38. (62) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 181.745. 39. (78) Daniel Dye, Chevrolet, 181.616. 40. (44) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 180.242. Failed to Qualify 41. (66) Gray Gaulding, Ford, 179.791.

Saturday’s games

Detroit at Indianapolis, noon Chicago at Tennessee, 5 p.m.

College football Scores, schedule Thursday’s games

SOUTH Houston Christian 34, Southeastern 28 Louisiana College 42, Northwestern St. 37 Nicholls 44, MVSU 10

Saturday’s games

SOUTH Alabama St. vs. Southern at Birmingham, Ala., 2 p.m. NC State at Virginia, 2:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at McNeese, 6 p.m. New Mexico St. at Florida St., 6 p.m. Clark Atlanta at Grambling, 6 p.m. MIDWEST Jacksonville St. at N. Dakota St., 4:30 p.m. Sacramento St. at E. Michigan, 5:30 p.m. SOUTHWEST TCU vs. North Carolina at Dublin, 11 a.m. FAR WEST San Jose St. at Southern Cal, 2 p.m. Hawaii at Stanford, 6 p.m. Memphis at UNLV, 9 p.m.

Golf PGA Tour Championship

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Friday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.50 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (12) Ryan Sieg, Ford, 105 laps, 55 points. 2. (8) Austin Hill, Chevrolet, 105, 45. 3. (2) Carson Kvapil, Chevrolet, 105, 51. 4. (9) Anthony Alfredo, Chevrolet, 105, 49. 5. (13) Brandon Jones, Toyota, 105, 36. 6. (18) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 105, 42. 7. (33) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, 105, 30. 8. (11) Harrison Burton, Toyota, 105, 34. 9. (29) Jeb Burton, Chevrolet, 105, 34. 10. (4) Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 105, 32. 11. (19) Josh Williams, Chevrolet, 105, 26. 12. (27) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 105, 25. 13. (20) Leland Honeyman, Chevrolet, 105, 0. 14. (24) Parker Retzlaff, Chevrolet, 105, 23. 15. (36) Blaine Perkins, Chevrolet, 105, 24. 16. (15) Nicholas Sanchez, Chevrolet, 105, 21. 17. (22) Ryan Ellis, Chevrolet, 105, 20. 18. (31) Lavar Scott, Chevrolet, 105, 19. 19. (35) Mason Maggio, Chevrolet, 105, 18. 20. (3) Jesse Love, Chevrolet, 105, 20. 21. (23) Kyle Sieg, Chevrolet, 105, 16. 22. (26) Natalie Decker, Chevrolet, 105, 0. 23. (32) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 105, 14. 24. (34) Carson Ware, Chevrolet, 105, 13. 25. (6) Sam Mayer, Chevrolet, 105, 16. 26. (10) Taylor Gray, Toyota, 105, 12. 27. (16) Dean Thompson, Toyota, 105, 10. 28. (37) Josh Bilicki, Chevrolet, accident, 104, 9. 29. (14) Corey Day, Chevrolet, 104, 8. 30. (38) Andy Jankowiak, Chevrolet, 103, 7. 31. (21) Caesar Bacarella, Chevrolet, 103, 6. 32. (1) Rajah Caruth, Chevrolet, 103, 23. 33. (28) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 94, 4. 34. (30) Patrick Staropoli, Chevrolet, 73, 3. 35. (17) Brent Crews, Toyota, 61, 2. 36. (5) Sammy Smith, Chevrolet, accident, 44, 7. 37. (7) William Sawalich, Toyota, accident, 44, 3. 38. (25) Daniel Dye, Chevrolet, accident, 27, 0. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 132.51 mph. Time of Race: 1 hour, 58 minutes, 51 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.149 seconds. Caution Flags: 4 for 25 laps. Lead Changes: 21 among 11 drivers. Lap Leaders: R.Caruth 0; S.Creed 1; R.Caruth 2-6; S.Creed 7-8; J.Love 9-11; S.Mayer 12-14; A.Hill 15-19; C.Kvapil 20; A.Hill 21-22; S.Mayer 23-24; C.Kvapil 25-26; A.Hill 27-31; C.Kvapil 32; P.Retzlaff 33; C.Kvapil 34-42; A.Hill 43-52; R.Caruth 53-58; A.Alfredo 59-60; H.Burton 61;

American League

B.Jones 62-66; C.Kvapil 67-103; R.Sieg 104-105 Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): C.Kvapil, 5 times for 50 laps; A.Hill, 4 times for 22 laps; R.Caruth, 3 times for 11 laps; B.Jones, 1 time for 5 laps; S.Mayer, 2 times for 5 laps; S.Creed, 2 times for 3 laps; J.Love, 1 time for 3 laps; R.Sieg, 1 time for 2 laps; A.Alfredo, 1 time for 2 laps; H.Burton, 1 time for 1 lap; P.Retzlaff, 1 time for 1 lap. Wins: J.Allgaier, 6; C.Kvapil, 2; C.Day, 2; A.Hill, 2; S.Creed, 1; B.Jones, 1; W.Sawalich, 1; T.Gray, 1.

Soccer MLS glance Eastern Conference

NASCAR O’Reilly Winn-Dixie 250 Results

Baltimore 41, Washington 3 Atlanta 17, Miami 12 Carolina 16, Houston 13 N.Y. Giants 23, N.Y. Jets 6 Jacksonville 19, Tampa Bay 0 Green Bay 42, Arizona 38 Cincinnati 30, Philadelphia 13 New Orleans 27, Dallas 24 Seattle 9, Kansas City 9 Denver 34, Minnesota 6

Friday At East Lake GC, Atlanta Purse: $40 million Yardage: 7,440; Par: 70 Second Round Ryan Gerard Viktor Hovland Chris Gotterup Collin Morikawa Scottie Schefﬂer Cameron Young Matt Fitzpatrick Justin Rose Adam Scott Ludvig Åberg Akshay Bhatia Sam Burns Ryan Fox

Gary Woodland Jacob Bridgeman Russell Henley Tom Kim Min Woo Lee Alex Smalley Wyndham Clark Alex Fitzpatrick Tommy Fleetwood Si Woo Kim Rory McIlroy Patrick Cantlay Xander Schauffele Hideki Matsuyama Kristoffer Reitan Robert MacIntyre

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Nashville Inter Miami CF Chicago New England Charlotte FC Cincinnati New York City FC New York Orlando City Toronto FC D.C. United Atlanta Philadelphia CF Montréal Columbus

National League East Division

East Division Tampa Bay New York Boston Toronto Baltimore

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L 54 58 61 70 69

Pct .597 .567 .545 .485 .485

GB — 4 7 15 15

Atlanta Philadelphia Miami Washington New York

L 63 67 71 72 75

Pct .539 .504 .474 .463 .449

GB — 3½ 7½ 8½ 10½

Milwaukee Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati

L 67 69 71 81 82

Pct .504 .489 .474 .396 .388

GB — 2 4 14½ 15½

Los Angeles San Diego Arizona San Francisco Colorado

Central Division Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Detroit Kansas City

W 71 68 64 62 61

West Division W L 15 2 11 4 11 6 10 7 9 7 8 6 7 8 7 9 7 11 5 7 5 7 6 12 5 10 5 10 5 11

Western Conference

T Pts GF GA 4 49 43 17 6 39 49 40 3 36 37 26 4 34 33 26 5 32 38 32 7 31 49 47 6 27 35 30 5 26 31 43 3 24 34 51 9 24 31 37 9 24 28 36 3 21 25 36 6 21 31 38 6 21 29 39 5 20 30 36

W L T Pts GF GA Vancouver 12 4 4 40 45 18 Houston 12 7 2 38 30 26 Los Angeles FC 10 7 5 35 36 22 San Jose 10 8 3 33 39 33 FC Dallas 9 6 6 33 38 34 St Louis City 9 6 6 33 30 27 Colorado 9 11 1 28 30 28 Real Salt Lake 8 8 4 28 34 32 Portland 8 9 4 28 38 37 Minnesota United 7 7 7 28 27 29 San Diego FC 7 8 6 27 37 32 LA Galaxy 6 8 8 26 27 32 Seattle 7 9 4 25 22 27 Austin FC 5 10 6 21 26 40 Sporting Kansas City 4 14 3 15 20 51 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Saturday’s games

Chicago at Seattle, 3:30 p.m. Charlotte FC at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles FC at D.C. United, 6:30 p.m. CF Montréal at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia at New York, 6:30 p.m. New York City FC at Toronto FC, 6:30 p.m. San Jose at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Sporting Kansas City, 7:30 p.m. Orlando City at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati at Nashville, 7:30 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Colorado, 8:30 p.m. Austin FC at Portland, 9:30 p.m. LA Galaxy at San Diego FC, 9:30 p.m.

Houston Texas Seattle Athletics Los Angeles

W 68 66 64 53 52

Thursday’s games

W 80 74 68 64 60

L 55 60 67 73 75

Pct .593 .552 .504 .467 .444

GB — 5½ 12 17 20

L 51 59 68 71 71

Pct .622 .563 .500 .478 .474

GB — 8 16½ 19½ 20

L 54 63 64 79 83

Pct .600 .533 .526 .410 .385

GB — 9 10 25½ 29

Central Division W 84 76 68 65 64

West Division W 81 72 71 55 52

Thursday’s games

Washington 7, Colorado 1 St. Louis 7, Baltimore 5 Atlanta 1, L.A. Dodgers 0 Milwaukee 8, N.Y. Mets 2 Arizona at San Francisco, n

St. Louis 7, Baltimore 5 Houston 5, N.Y. Yankees 1 Kansas City 13, Toronto 2

Friday’s games

L.A. Dodgers 2, Detroit 1 Kansas City 3, Cleveland 0 Tampa Bay 9, San Diego 4 Toronto 8, Seattle 1 Houston 3, N.Y. Mets 1 N.Y. Yankees 1, Boston 0 Milwaukee 6, Texas 1 Chicago White Sox 7, Minnesota 4 Philadelphia at L.A. Angels, n Baltimore at Athletics, n

Friday’s games

Cincinnati 10, Chicago Cubs 8 Washington 9, Miami 2 L.A. Dodgers 2, Detroit 1 Tampa Bay 9, San Diego 4 Houston 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Atlanta 6, Colorado 4 Milwaukee 6, Texas 1 St. Louis 4, Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia at L.A. Angels, n Arizona at San Francisco, n

Saturday’s games

Boston (Bennett 8-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Rodón 4-2), 12:05 p.m., 1st game L.A. Dodgers (Snell 2-1) at Detroit (Montero 9-8), 12:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Fedde 6-8) at Minnesota (Ober 7-4), 1:10 p.m. Seattle (Anderson 0-0) at Toronto (Soriano 10-7), 2:07 p.m. Houston (Javier 1-4) at N.Y. Mets (McLean 9-8), 3:10 p.m. Kansas City (Lynch 4-4) at Cleveland (Grifﬁn 15-4), 3:10 p.m. San Diego (Buehler 8-6) at Tampa Bay (Martinez 13-4), 3:10 p.m. Boston (TBD) at N.Y. Yankees (TBD), 6:15 p.m., 2nd game Texas (Quantrill 6-4) at Milwaukee (Drohan 6-5), 6:15 p.m. Baltimore (Baz 4-14) at Athletics (Perkins 3-9), 9:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Sánchez 16-4) at L.A. Angels (Johnson 3-7), 9:07 p.m.

Saturday’s games

L.A. Dodgers (Snell 2-1) at Detroit (Montero 9-8), 12:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (TBD) at St. Louis (Leahy 10-4), 1:15 p.m. Cincinnati (Abbott 6-9) at Chicago Cubs (Gausman 7-11), 1:20 p.m. Arizona (Kelly 8-12) at San Francisco (TBD), 3:05 p.m., 1st game Miami (Alcantara 13-8) at Washington (Cavalli 12-5), 3:05 p.m. Colorado (Feltner 5-8) at Atlanta (Pérez 8-8), 3:10 p.m. Houston (Javier 1-4) at N.Y. Mets (McLean 9-8), 3:10 p.m. San Diego (Buehler 8-6) at Tampa Bay (Martinez 13-4), 3:10 p.m. Texas (Quantrill 6-4) at Milwaukee (Drohan 6-5), 6:15 p.m. Arizona (TBD) at San Francisco (TBD), 9:05 p.m., 2nd game Philadelphia (Sánchez 16-4) at L.A. Angels (Johnson 3-7), 9:07 p.m.

Sunday’s games

New England at Columbus, 3:30 p.m. FC Dallas at St. Louis City, 6 p.m.

WILD CARD GLANCE

Tennis U.S. Open Friday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York Purse: $5,438,400 Surface: Hardcourt outdoor Men’s Singles Qualiﬁcation Francesco Passaro, Italy, def. Shintaro Mochizuki (6), Japan, 6-4, 6-2. Nishesh Basavareddy (32), United States, def. Arthur Gea (1), France, 6-3, 6-1. Lloyd Harris, South Africa, def. Pablo Llamas Ruiz (18), Spain, 7-6 (3), 6-3. Zsombor Piros (12), Hungary, def. Christopher O’Connell (17), Australia, 5-7, 7-6 (3), ret. Dalibor Svrcina (8), Czechia, def. Mackenzie McDonald (28), United States, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5. Rei Sakamoto, Japan, def. Kei Nishikori, Japan, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Hugo Gaston (3), France, def. Colton Smith, United States, 1-6, 6-4, 6-2. Tristan Schoolkate, Australia, def. Liam Draxl, Canada, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7). Federico Cina, Italy, def. Yunchaokete Bu (11), China, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Women’s Singles Qualiﬁcation Storm Hunter, Australia, def. Darja Semenistaja (4), Latvia, 6-4, 6-1. Kristina Liutova (16), Russia, def. Martyna Kubka, Poland, 6-4, 6-0. Himeno Sakatsume (23), Japan, def. Mia Ristic, Serbia, 6-4, 6-3. Harriet Dart (29), Britain, def. Heather Watson, Britain, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1. Francesca Jones (3), Britain, def. Joanna Garland, Taiwan, 6-4, 6-1. Mary Stoiana (17), United States, def. Yuan Yue (13), China, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Elvina Kalieva (8), United States, def. Vendula Valdmannova, Czechia, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.

Transactions Major League Baseball American League

ATHLETICS — Reinstated LHP José Suarez from the 15-day IL. Optioned LHP Drew Rom to Las Vegas (PCL). BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reinstated 3B Blaze Alexander from the 10-day IL. Optioned SS Luis Vázquez to Norfolk (IL). BOSTON RED SOX — Agreed to terms with C Tomás Nido on a minor league contract. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Reinstated DH Andrew Benintendi from the bereavement list. Placed LHP Tyler Schweitzer on the paternity list. Recalled LHP Tyler Gilbert from Charlotte (IL). DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Nick Sandlin on a minor league contract. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent LHP Samy Natera Jr. on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga (CAL). Optioned LF Bryce Teodosio to Salt Lake (PCL). Reinstated LF Wade Meckler from the 7-day IL. MINNESOTA TWINS — Selected the contract of OF Walker Jenkins from St. Paul (IL). Optioned OF Alan Roden to St. Paul. Designated RHP Woosuk Go for assignment. TEXAS RANGERS — Recalled LHP Adam Macko from Round Rock (PCL). Optioned LHP Robby Ahlstrom to Round Rock. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Recalled RHP CJ Van Eyk from Buffalo (IL). Designated RHP Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment.

National League

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned RHP Juan Burgos to Reno (PCL). Recalled LHP Kohl Drake from Reno. CHICAGO CUBS — Reinstated UTL Matt Shaw from the 10-day IL. Optioned OF Kevin Alcántara to Iowa (IL). CINCINNATI REDS — Placed 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day IL retroactive to August 27. Recalled 2B Edwin Arroyo from Louisville (IL). NEW YORK METS — Sent RHP Justin Hagenman on a rehab assignment to Syracuse (IL). Transferred DH Jorge Polanco to the 60-day IL. Selected the contract of RHP Chris Devenski from Syracuse. Optioned RHP Xzavion Curry to Syracuse. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned RHP Noah Murdock to Indianapolis (IL). Recalled LHP Evan Sisk from Indianapolis. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed 3B Blaze Jordan on the 10-day IL. Recalled LF Thomas Saggese from Memphis (IL).

National Basketball Association

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Waived F Cam Whitmore. DENVER NUGGETS — Waived F Julian Reese.

National Football League

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Waived TE Drew Biber and Jermaine Terry II, Ts Jeremiah Byers and Izavion Miller, P Nik Constantinou, S Christopher Edmonds, CBs Nate Evans and Jeremiah McClendon, DTs Coziah Izzar and Patrick Jenkins, DE Jamil Muhammad and WR Ben Patterson. Released CBs Tre Avery and Tyler Hall and T Tyre Phillips. Released TE Jack Stoll with an injury settlement. NEW YORK JETS — Waived WR Caullin Lacy. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released TE Jaheim Bell, OL Greg Crippen, DBs Jaylon Guilbeau, Jack Henderson, Brandon Hill, Tamon Lynum and Daryl Porter, WRs Jakobie Keeney-James, Cornell Powell and Isaiah Winstead and RB Alex Tecza. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Released RB Patrick Taylor from injured reserve with an injury settlement. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Placed LB Chris Paul on injured reserve.

National Hockey League

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Signed D Cale Makar to an eight-year contract.

Major League Soccer

HOUSTON DYNAMO FC — Transferred MF Ondrej Lingr to Korona Kielce (Ekstraklasa).

American League New York Boston Cleveland Texas Toronto Baltimore Minnesota Seattle Detroit

W 76 73 68 66 66 65 64 64 62

L 58 61 67 69 70 69 71 71 72

Pct .567 .545 .504 .489 .485 .485 .474 .474 .463

WCGB +8½ +5½ — 2 2½ 2½ 4 4 5½

National League Chicago Philadelphia San Diego Arizona Miami St. Louis

W 76 74 72 71 68 67

L 59 60 63 64 67 68

Pct .563 .552 .533 .526 .504 .496

WCGB +4 +2½ — 1 4 4½

BOX SCORES Houston 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Houston

New York

ab r hbi ab r h bi Peña ss 3 0 1 0 Ewing cf 4 0 00 Y.Alvarez dh 2 1 0 0 Lindor ss 4 1 10 Paredes 3b 2 1 0 0 Bichette 3b 4 0 00 Altuve 2b 3 1 1 0 Benge rf 4 0 11 Allen 2b 0 0 0 0 Robert lf 4 0 00 Varsho cf 4 0 1 2 Young 1b 3 0 00 Walker 1b 4 0 0 0 Semien 2b 2 0 20 Diaz c 4 0 1 1 Baty dh 3 0 00 Trammell rf 2 0 0 0 Torrens c 3 0 10 Smith ph-rf 2 0 0 0 Velázquez lf 4 0 0 0 Totals 30 3 4 3 Totals 31 1 5 1 Houston 000 003 000 — 3 New York 000 100 000 — 1 DP—Houston 1, New York 1. LOB—Houston 6, New York 4. 2B—Benge (18). SB—Peña (9). IP H R ER BB SO Houston 1 1 10 Brown W,4-3 62⁄3 5 1 0 0 2 Abreu H,11 1 1⁄3 0 0 Hader S,20-20 1 0 0 0 0 2 New York 1 3 5 2 Scott L,4-4 5 ⁄3 1 3 2 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 1 Lavender BS,0-1 Pintaro 1 1 0 0 1 1 Núñez 1 0 0 0 0 2 Senga 1 0 0 0 0 2 WP—Abreu. ABS Challenge—Semien (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Diaz (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Scott (Ball-Confirmed); Varsho (Strike-Confirmed); Bichette (StrikeConfirmed). Umpires—Home, Jacob Metz; First, Carlos Torres; Second, Nate Tomlinson; Third, Mark Wegner. T—2:43. A—28,848 (42,136).

Cincinnati 10, Chicago Cubs 8 Cincinnati

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Myers cf 5 0 0 0 Crw-Arm cf 5 0 2 0 De La Crz ss 5 1 3 2 Suzuki rf 5 2 3 2 Stewart 1b 4 2 2 2 Busch 1b 4 1 1 2 Stephnsn dh5 1 2 3 Bregman 3b 5 0 1 1 Suárez 3b 4 0 0 0 Happ lf 5 1 1 0 Bleday lf-rf 5 1 1 0 Hoerner ss 5 1 3 0 McLain 2b 4 1 0 0 Ramirez 2b 4 1 1 3 Trevino c 5 1 2 1 Conforto dh 3 0 0 0 Rodríguez rf 3 2 2 1 Shaw ph-dh 1 1 1 0 Friedl lf 1 1 1 1 Kelly c 3 1 0 0 Totals 41101310 Totals 40 813 8 Cincinnati 000 115 201 — 10 Chicago 102 000 140 — 8 E—Peterson (), Bregman (5). LOB—Cincinnati 9, Chicago 7. 2B—Suzuki 2 (28), Bregman (25), Shaw (7). HR—Stewart (29), Trevino (5), Stephenson (13), Friedl (4), Busch (17), Ramirez (4). SB—Hoerner (22). IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Lowder W,6-8 5 6 3 3 0 5 Mey 12⁄3 2 1 1 1 0 1 Burke ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Antone 0 3 3 3 0 0 Moll H,7 1 2 1 1 0 0 Pagán S,18-21 1 0 0 0 0 1 Chicago Peterson 5 6 2 2 3 6 2 Thornton L,5-5 BS,3-5 ⁄3 4 5 5 1 0 1 Civale 2 ⁄3 2 2 0 0 2 Palencia 1 1 1 1 0 2 HBP—Civale (McLain). WP—Mey, Peterson. ABS Challenge—Lowder (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Peterson (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Peterson (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Stewart (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Suzuki (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Bleday (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Palencia (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Pagán (Ball-Overturned to Strike). Umpires—Home, Bill Miller; First, Chad Whitson; Second, Brian Walsh; Third, Chad Fairchild. T—3:07. A—39,036 (41,363).

Atlanta 6, Colorado 4 Colorado

Atlanta ab r hbi ab r h bi McCrt lf-cf 3 1 1 1 Baldwin dh 5 0 21 Carrig cf-ss 5 1 1 0 Albies 2b 5 0 10 Goodman c 5 0 3 1 Olson 1b 5 0 10 Rumfield 1b 3 0 1 1 Acuña rf 3 3 30 Castro 3b 4 0 1 1 Harris cf 3 2 23 Moniak dh 4 0 2 0 Dubón 3b 4 0 21 Norby 2b 4 0 0 0 Yastrzemski lf 2 0 1 0 Veen rf-lf 3 1 2 0 Thomas ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Tovar ss 3 1 1 0 Murphy c 4 1 21 Jhnstn ph-rf 1 0 0 0 Kim ss 3 0 00 Totals 35 412 4 Totals 36 614 6 Colorado 000 030 100 — 4 Atlanta 031 020 00x — 6 DP—Colorado 0, Atlanta 2. LOB—Colorado 10, Atlanta 9. 2B—Moniak (16), Harris (31), Murphy (3), Acuña (13). HR—Harris (22). SF—McCarthy (5), Castro (3). S—Harris (2). IP H R ER BB SO Colorado Sugano L,12-8 4 10 6 6 1 4 Manfredi 2 3 0 0 0 1 Mejia 1 1 0 0 0 0 Bernardino 1 0 0 0 0 1 Atlanta Holmes W,9-5 5 8 3 3 1 3 Dodd H,13 1 1 0 0 0 1 Kerr H,1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Mederos H,1 1 1 0 0 1 0 Iglesias S,29-32 1 1 0 0 0 0 Sugano pitched to 3 batters in the 5th. HBP—Sugano (Kim), Kerr (McCarthy). ABS Challenge—Castro (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Norby (Strike-Confirmed); Holmes (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Albies (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Mejia (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Mederos (BallConfirmed). Umpires—Home, Tom Hanahan; First, Ron Kulpa; Second, David Rackley; Third, Manny Gonzalez. T—2:50. A—38,006 (41,149).

N.Y. Yankees 1, Boston 0 Boston

New York ab r hbi ab r h bi Sogrd ss-2b 5 0 0 0 Gldschmdt 1b 4 1 1 1 Rafaela cf 4 0 2 0 Rice dh 4 0 20 Abreu rf 3 0 2 0 Bellinger lf 4 0 00 Contrers 1b 4 0 0 0 Ramos rf 1 0 00 Rutschman c4 0 0 0 S.Jones ph-rf 1 0 0 0 Durbin 3b 2 0 0 0 Grisham cf 2 0 00 Gasper dh 0 0 0 0 Lombard ss 2 0 0 0 J.Jons ph-dh 1 0 0 0 Chisholm 2b 3 0 0 0 Duran lf 2 0 0 0 Caballero 3b 3 0 0 0 White ph-lf 2 0 1 0 Wells c 3 0 00 Seigler 2b 1 0 0 0 Monst ph-ss2 0 0 0 Totals 30 0 5 0 Totals 27 1 3 1 Boston 000 000 000 — 0 New York 001 000 00x — 1 E—Wells (6). DP—Boston 0, New York 2. LOB—Boston 10, New York 6. 2B—Abreu 2 (30), Rice (22). HR—Goldschmidt (17). IP H R ER BB SO Boston 1 4 7 Sandoval L,1-3 5 1⁄3 3 1 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Weissert Guerrero 1 0 0 0 0 1 Olds 1 0 0 0 0 2 New York 0 5 8 Schlittler W,12-6 5 2⁄3 2 0 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 1 1 Headrick H,22 0 0 0 Blackburn H,9 1 2⁄3 2 0 Bednar S,31-34 1 0 0 0 0 0 ABS Challenge—Schlittler (BallOverturned to Strike); Schlittler (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Seigler (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Lombard (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Sogard (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Contreras (Strike-Conﬁrmed); Wells (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Jones (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Bednar (Ball-Conﬁrmed). Umpires—Home, Edwin Moscoso; First, Hunter Wendelstedt; Second, Vic Carapazza; Third, Nic Lentz. T—2:47. A—43,476 (47,309).

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New claw arcade opens in BR BY JOY HOLDEN

Staff writer

Claw arcades are popping up all around Baton Rouge — the capital city now has four — and the newest one is on Siegen Lane near Crumbl Cookies. Gotcha Claw Arcade is about 5,000 square feet with neon lights and over 100 claw machines. The neon atmosphere is Japanese arcade-influenced. The owner, Chen Xiaoling, who also owns Dumpling & Bao on Siegen and another Gotcha claw arcade in Lafayette, wants to bring the fun environment to Baton Rouge. The prizes inside the claw machines in the arcade, 6555 Siegen Lane, feature stuffed toys, small trinkets, surprise boxes, card packets and backpacks. Each machine provides an easy to difficult rating, and each game varies from one to five tokens to play. Managers Abigail Duhon and Anna-Marie Richard said they’ve been very busy since the opening on Aug. 7. “Everyone that I’ve seen walks out with something,” Duhon said. For convenience, Gotcha has child-sized pink shopping carts that children can push around as they collect their winnings. The arcade also provides large plastic drawstring bags to store all the goodies when it’s time to leave. Grand Isle native Robert Vegas brought his son and cousin for a fun excursion after school. Vegas loaded them down with tokens and even participated in the machines himself. “It’s our first time here,” Vegas said, “and they’re having a great time.” Gotcha Claw Arcade has packages for play: n Tiny Treasure: $10 for 12 tokens

STAFF PHOTO By MADDIE SCOTT

Dearman’s South is slated for a grand opening on Saturday, located at the patio of Brickyard South, 174 South Blvd., Baton Rouge.

MARKET RESEARCH After 68 years, Dearman’s Diner opens second, experimental location

BY MADDIE SCOTT Staff writer

Dearman’s Diner ﬁrst opened in 1958 at 7633 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge serving burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and more, but now patrons can get a taste of something new: Dearman’s South, a second, experimental location. Currently soft-opened, the new location on the patio at Brickyard South will host a grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 29. “This is a spinoff of that where we can experiment,” said Dearman’s Diner owner Casey Evans. Brickyard South opened in 2014 at 174 South Blvd., and in addition to the dive-bar atmosphere, it often hosts performers and local artists. Upon entering the patio with benches and high-top seating, customers can now order diner fare from the window of a small, cherry-red, bus-turned kitchen.

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Menu rundown The menu at Dearman’s South is similar to the original location,

STAFF PHOTO By JOy HOLDEN

Gotcha claw machine with surprise boxes as the prizes

veggie burger and onion rings — which is a new side item not available at the main location. They’ll also serve a monthly specialty burger listed on the menu as the “South Style,” and it’ll change every month so customers can try something new. This month, the South Style is a sweet heat burger with house-made pepper jelly, Creole aioli, cheddar cheese, bacon and fried onions. With Dearman’s South co-owner and franchisee Westin Williams, the team ﬁrst moved into the thenA cheeseburger, fully dressed, from dormant food truck about a year Dearman’s South ago to begin experimenting with the concept and working on equipserving smaller plates built for the ment. The location will be open patio atmosphere. It starts with the every evening except Monday and classics that longtime patrons have Tuesday nights. returned to for decades. “We have several of our clas- Dearman’s South, 174 South Blvd., sic Dearman’s items, but they’re Baton Rouge. Open 4 p.m. to close smaller-sized pieces,” Evans said. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; “We have our burger, grilled chick- noon to close on Fridays and Saten sandwich, fried chicken sand- urdays; and noon to 10 p.m. on Sundays. Late-night hours vary wich, fries.” The menu also has meat pies, with service running as late as chicken tenders, a hot dog, BLT, 2 a.m. on busier evenings.

ONE LOVE, HIS WAY

Keith Lee reveals secret Cane’s order

BY JAN RISHER

Staff writer

Food inﬂuencer Keith Lee has a Cane’s order — and a secret way of eating it. On Tuesday morning, Lee was at the original Raising Cane’s in Baton Rouge (3313 Highland Road), helping founder Todd Graves celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Louisiana-born chicken ﬁnger chain. Lee said he’s a big fan of Cane’s coleslaw. “I eat coleslaw every time I come to Cane’s,” Lee said.

Then he explained his order — and how he turns it into his own Cane’s creation. In short, he makes sandwiches, but he does so with real intention and a little-known Cane’s ingredient. “So, I get the two toasts — oh, I’m about to give you all my secrets,” Lee said. “I get the two toasts, butter on both sides. I get the box combo, and then I’ll get the honey mustard with the coleslaw.” The Detroit native acknowledged

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Foundation selects 2026 Angel Award winners Staff report

STAFF PHOTO By JAN RISHER

Food influencer Keith Lee chats with reporters at the original Cane’s near the North Gates of LSU in Baton Rouge on Tuesday.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has announced the 2026 recipients of The Angel Award. For the past 32 years, this annual honor recognizes everyday Louisianans who have distinguished themselves by improving the health and well-being of the state’s children. The Angel Award honors these acts with recognition and resources, empowering honorees to continue making a lasting

impact. This year, the foundation will give a $30,000 grant to a local nonproﬁt chosen by each honoree. The Angel Award honorees are: n Julia Bourgeois of Sulphur, who co-founded Families for Inclusion after her son was born with spina biﬁda and now works to ensure children with disabilities have opportunities to fully belong through greater access to inclusive education, play and everyday experiences.

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Backhanded compliments at the reunion that your classmate clearly has Dear Miss Manners: I attended not. my high school reunion about Dear Miss Manners: On my birth10 years ago, and while standing in line at the buffet, day, my family all insists a former classmate told upon calling and speaking me, “Gee, you look a lot with me individually to better than you did in high wish me a happy birthday school.” and check in. I believe my response I don’t begrudge them was “Thanks … I think.” the sentiment, but I must Judith Later this year, I will be admit that I don’t particuMartin larly enjoy this ritual. I attending another reMISS speak with my siblings union, and am seeking MANNERS and parents otherwise on your advice on an approa regular basis, and those priate response, should other conversations are wonderI be the recipient of a similar comment. I would hate to repeat ful, but usually limited to weekmyself! ends when both parties have Gentle reader: “I suppose I just more downtime, and often I may keep getting better.” And then speak with one relative a day … resist the temptation to indicate not all of them in one day.

When my birthday falls on a weekday, I would much rather spend the time in the evening, after returning from work, with my children and spouse rather than on the phone having perfunctory conversations. Heck, even when it is a weekend birthday, I don’t want to have to schedule in these calls. Can you suggest a polite way to decline the request of “When are you free for a call today?” When it is my other family members’ birthdays, I do not go out of my way to call them, but rather will send them a quick birthday text that does not require any response. This year for my birthday, I suggested that they all call me

around the same time, so that I could politely end one call to pick up the new call that was just incoming. This worked well enough, but I suspect my parents were up to my ruse, and quite frankly, even managing this subterfuge was more than I cared for. I don’t want to be rude, and I certainly want to continue our occasional phone calls, but how can I better manage the requests to speak on my birthday? Gentle reader: Do not pick up. Or when your family texts to ask what time to call, tell them that you have a busy day planned, but appreciate the sentiment and will catch up on your next occasional call. This solves the problem and is

not impolite. But Miss Manners warns you that it is not without long-term consequences. There may come a day when you will welcome these calls, as tedious as you ﬁnd them at the moment. Miss Manners hopes that your current fatigue will dissipate and you will see that your family loves you and only wants to celebrate you. That they annoy you, too, is just a bonus. Send questions to Miss Manners at her website, www. missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.

RELIGION BRIEFS and personal ministries, St. James Baptist be the presenter. hosts special service will A full-course meal will

St. James Baptist Church, 1105 N. 44th St., Baton Rouge, will host a special fifth Sunday worship service at 8 a.m. Sunday. The invited guest will be the Rev. Manuel Scott Jr. of Los Angeles. The community is invited. For more information, call (225) 924-1550.

Berean Seventh-day Adventist holds event Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5100 Osborne Ave., will continue its seventh annual Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Weekend at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Berean School complex. The theme is “The Seal of the Living God: Signs of Jesus’ Soon Return,” based on Revelation 7. The Rev. Stephen Brooks, executive secretary of the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and director of evangelism

be served, followed by an afternoon question-andanswer and feedback session. The public is invited to attend and participate.

Free gospel concert on Sept. 4 The Rev. Mike Vaughn will lead a Southern Gospel Music Fest at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 La. 442 West, Tickfaw. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and singing will start at 6:30 p.m. with Vaughn, followed by the Southern Sound Quartet at 7:30 p.m. This is a free concert, but a love offering will be received. A concession stand will be available with plate meals, nachos, hot dogs and many Southern desserts. For further information, contact Barbara Vaughn at (985) 974-0507 or mvmgoodnews.com.

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Owner of Le Butter Shop, Erwan Leo, poses in his first shop devoted entirely to butter in Paris, France, on Tuesday.

BUTTER BELIEVE IT

Paris gets a boutique devoted to butter BY NICOLAS GARRIGA and THOMAS ADAMSON

“the goal isn’t to get drunk.”

Tourists, locals are curious

Associated Press

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Bright colors and neon fill the Gotcha Claw Machine Arcade, creating a fun atmosphere.

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PARIS — The contradiction of the trim Parisian and the butter croissant now has a storefront. Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ ﬁrst boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France. France eats around 18 pounds of butter per person a year, so says the agriculture ministry. It’s among the most in the world. Yet the home of Chanel and Dior keeps an obesity rate well below the average for wealthy nations — 14%, compared to an average of 19% for the developed countries that make up the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. At the new boutique, customers taste by the spoonful before buying anything from a 10-gram pat to a 2.2-pound block: the classics, then shallot, pepper, seaweed, wild garlic, ﬁne herbs and lemon with green pepper. At the sweet end: vanilla, raspberry, strawberry and chocolate. “Most people don’t expect to like a raspberry butter or to like chocolate butter,” said owner Erwan Leo, 34. “And when they try it, this is where they’re just like, ‘Oh wow, OK.’” Leo, who also runs a wine-tasting business, said butter should be used like wine, to make a meal better —

Mehreen Himayat, 25, and Salman Bin Ehsan, 27, of Dublin, Ireland — a country known for its rich golden butter — saw videos of the shop at home in Dublin, Ireland, before traveling to France. “We came here just to taste the butter,” Bin Ehsan told The Associated Press. Alexandra Incolano, a 36-year-old who lives near Paris, came to the shop with a speciﬁc mission. “I’m getting married on Saturday and I’m going to have a cheese centerpiece,” Incolano said. “I saw on Instagram that they had lots of great butters and I thought it could be a little something extra for my guests, a little surprise.” The reputation of French butter is also attracting visitors who work professionally with food. “I know that there’s some of the best butter in France, but I’ve never tried any,” said Aleksandr Balaban, a 31-year-old Estonian chef working in Norway. “I work in Norway; they really like salted butter, and my friend asked me to bring him some French butter as well.”

The French butter paradox Leo said the secret to savoring fatty butter is to be like Parisians: Walk a lot, and practice moderation. “We don’t go beyond four tartines a day,” he said, referring to a French openfaced sandwich.

Tasting butter works like tasting wine, he said: “You have to grab your spoon, you put it on your palate, on your tongue, it has to melt a little bit, and then the ﬂavors are going to start coming one by one.” “The Italians choose olive oil; we choose butter,” Leo said. “We learn how to master it.” Neighborhood supermarkets give butter a vocabulary: beurre doux, demi-sel and beurre salé, sometimes studded with salt crystals. Bakers fold it into croissants; cooks whisk it into sauces. Butter is the fat of France’s dairyproducing north and west, and of Brittany above all. Salt preserved it before refrigeration, and Brittany’s exemption from the gabelle, France’s old salt tax, kept Breton butter salted as much of the country went unsalted. The legacy lives on in crêpes, salted caramel and kouign-amann, whose Breton name means “butter cake.” Leo’s producers churn from selected cows and higher-fat milk; an extra 2 or 3 percentage points, he said, “really makes a huge difference.” The tiny shop has drawn crowds through social media and now has a staff of four. “From day one, it’s been crazy,” Leo said. “Most people come in with wanting to try one or two butters, they end up trying 25 butters because they’re just so curious.” Next up: a croissant-ﬂavored butter, and perhaps violet. “This is limitless,” Leo said.

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TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2026. There are 124 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in southeast Louisiana, breaching levees and spurring ﬂoods that devastated New Orleans. Katrina caused nearly 1,400 deaths and an estimated $200 billion in damage. Also on this date: In 1814, during the War of 1812, Alexandria, Virginia,

formally surrendered to British military forces, which occupied the city until Sept. 3. In 1944, 15,000 American troops of the 28th Infantry Division marched down the Champs-Élysées in Paris as the French capital continued to celebrate its liberation from the Nazis. In 1966, the Beatles concluded their fourth American tour with their last public concert, held at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. In 2008, Republican presidential nominee John McCain picked Sarah Palin, a

maverick conservative who had been governor of Alaska for less than two years, to be his running mate. In 2013, in a sweeping new policy statement, the Justice Department said it would not stand in the way of states that wanted to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana as long as there were effective controls to keep marijuana away from children, the black market and federal property. In 2021, Hurricane Ida blasted ashore in Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S.,

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Jordan Tabor, founder of the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, speaks about mental health with his wife Linda, left, and son Reed at the third annual Planting Seeds of Hope event on Feb. 24. Tabor is one of Louisiana Blue Foundation’s Angel Award winners for 2026. n Melanie Richardson of New Orleans, who co-founded TrainingGrounds to give families access to early intervention, developmental screenings, resources and support during the earliest years of a child’s life, helping build a stronger foundation for lifelong success. n Jordan Tabor of Baton Rouge, who founded the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation after losing his 15-yearold son, Owen, to suicide and now works through schools and communities to increase awareness, reduce stigma and help young people and those around them recognize when support is needed.

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cations strategist in the strategic communications division. Robertson co-founded Family First Youth Initiative, where she provides mentorship, resources and consistent support to children in her community, from helping students access school essentials to creating opportunities that support their education, well-being and sense of belonging. The Louisiana Blue Foundation will recognize and celebrate the 2026 honorees of The Angel Award at a special ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. The event will be streamed live on the foundation’s Facebook page at facebook.com/LABlueFoundation. Members of the public can watch the broadcast, learn more about each Angel and share their stories. To learn more about The Angel Award, visit LABlueFoundation.org. Follow Louisiana Blue on social media (@MyLouisianaBlue) and the Louisiana Blue Foundation’s Facebook page to see photos, short videos and stories of the 2026 honorees. The Louisiana Blue Foundation makes grants to improve health outcomes for Louisiana’s people. Its grant programs are particularly focused on the social determinants of health, which are the everyday circumstances that influence a person’s health.

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velopment Code to move ﬂoodplain and stormwa‐ ter management regula‐ tions from Chapter 15 to Chapter 4 as reﬂected in Attachment A-Staff Re‐ port;

Sec. 7:15.144.36. Floodplain development permits. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.]

g felony investigation lead‐ ing to an arrest.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Central, State of Louisiana:

Sec. 7:15.154.37. Variances and appeals from ﬂoodplain manage‐ ment regulations. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.]

y there may be any con‐ ﬂict. Development of property subject to this ordinance is subject to the terms of all applica‐ ble ordinances and regu‐ lations of the City of Cen‐ tral, including any amendment thereto.

*** CHAPTER 4. RESOURCE PROTECTION [The content of this chapter is new but is not underlined for ease of reading.] PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 7:4.1. Purpose. Reserved. Sec. 7:15.34.2. Lands to which this chapter ap‐ plies. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.54.3. Abrogation and greater restrictions. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.64.4. Warning and disclaimer of liabil‐ ity. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.74.5. Compliance and penalties. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:4.6-9. Reserved. PART II. SITE CLEARING AND TREE PRESERVATION Sec. 7:4.10. Site clearing. See Sec. 7:8.5. Distur‐ bance permit of this UDC. Sec. 7:4.11. Tree preservation. See Sec. 7:18.4. Tree and urban forest preserva‐ tion standards of this UDC. Sec. 7:4.12-29. Reserved. PART III. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION Sec. 7:15.14.30. Purpose. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.24.31. Methods of reducing ﬂood losses. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.104.32. Statutory authorization. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.114.33. Findings of fact. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.124.34. Special ﬂood hazard areas (SFHA). [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.134.35. Administration. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.]

Sec. 7:15.174.39. Speciﬁc use standards. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.184.40. Floodways. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:4.41-49. Reserved. PART IV. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Sec. 7:15.204.50. Purpose and applicability of stormwater manage‐ ment regulations. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.264.51. Stream setbacks. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.214.52. Performance standards during and after con‐ struction. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.]

Section 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or pro‐ vision of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such declara‐ tion of invalidity shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or parts thereof, other than the part declared invalid. The remainder of the Or‐ dinance shall not be af‐ fected by the declaration of invalidity and shall re‐ main in force and effect. Section 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon publica‐ tion. Introduced before the Council on August 11, 2026. Notice of public hearing was published in The Ad‐ vocate on the 10th day of August, 2026. This Ordinance having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: For: Fralick, Lavergne, Lazaroe, McKinney, Myer, Roy and Wells Against: None Absent: None Abstained/Recused: None Adopted this 25th day of August 2026. Signed the 26th day of August 2026. s/Mark Miley, City Clerk Delivered to the Mayor on the 26th day of Au‐ gust 2026. Approved: s/Wade Evans, Mayor Received from the Mayor on the 26th day of Au‐ gust 2026.

Sec. 7:15.224.53. Required plans. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.]

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Sec. 7:15.234.54. Plan exemptions and waivers. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.]

CITY OF CENTRAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Central City Hall 11530 Sullivan Road Central, LA 70818 https://www.centralgov. com/ Tuesday, August 11, 2026 MINUTES 6:00 PM

Sec. 7:15.244.55. Procedures for plan submittal and review. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.254.56. Maintenance of private stormwater manage‐ ment facilities. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] Sec. 7:15.274.57. Standards for stormwater manage‐ ment facilities. [Renumber the section with no changes to its content, except update references.] *** CHAPTER 15. FLOOD‐ PLAIN AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT RESERVED [Delete the content of this chapter and reserve the chapter number.] *** CHAPTER 19. RESERVED Section 2: All remaining sections and subsections not specifically ad‐ dressed in Attachment A shall remain unchanged. Section 3: Conflicts. The specific terms and condi‐ tions of this Ordinance shall prevail against other ordinances of the City to the extent that h b

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I. Preliminary Business 1) Call to Order - Mayor Evans called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2) Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – By Ron Er‐ ickson, Grace Life Church 3) Roll Call Present: Lavergne, McK‐ inney, Myer, Roy and Wells Absent: Fralick and Lazaroe 4) Approval of the min‐ utes from the July 28, 2026 Council Meeting. Council Member Wells moved to approve the July 28, 2026 minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myer. There were no objections. The July 28, 2026 minutes are approved as written. Council Member Roy made a motion to add an agenda item, to be heard at this time, for the Cen‐ tral Police Chief to pre‐ sent a Letter of Commen‐ dation to Ofﬁcer Ray Sharma. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myer. Vote to add this item to the agenda: 5 yeas (Lavergne, McKinney, Myer, Roy and Wells), 0 nays, 2 absent (Fralick and Lazaroe). Council Member Roy recognized Central Police Chief, Roger Corcoran. Chief Corcoran presented Ofﬁ‐ cer Ray Sharma with a Letter of Commendation for his outstanding at‐ tention to detail during a f l i i i l d

II. Zoning Cases 1) Discussion and action regarding the following P&Z case(s): a) PD-26-0001: An Ordi‐ nance to approve a Planned Unit Develop‐ ment Final Development Plan for The Oaks at Draughan Creek and to provide for related mat‐ ters. The subdivision pre‐ liminary plat includes 69 lots for single-family dwellings, with private streets and public sewer treatment. Located at 18667 Greenwell Springs Road, on Lot A-1 of Jessie Inman Property & the F.E. Morgan Property, com‐ prising 111.77 acres in the R-1 (Single-Family Residence) zoning dis‐ trict. (Applicant: MR En‐ gineering & Surveying for Rebecca L. Speakman Drouant)

Commission Action (June 25, 2026): Mr. Sheridan moved to approve, with the condition that ﬁbercement building material be used for siding. Mr. Pino seconded. Public comment: None. Vote: 5 yeas (Freneaux, Harper, Pino, Sheridan, Johnson), 1 nay (Sharafkhani), 1 ab‐ sent (Firmin). Motion passed, and PD-26-0001 was recommended for approval with the condi‐ tion that ﬁber-cement building material be used for siding. *The applicant has re‐ quested that the hearing date be deferred from the July 28, 2026 meeting to the August 11, 2026 meeting. Council Action (July 28, 2026): Council Member Myer made a motion to defer this item to the Au‐ gust 11, 2026 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wells. Council Member Lavergne com‐ mented that Council has still not received a com‐ pleted Offsite Drainage Assessment (ODA) for this project. Stokka Brown, a city contractor responsible for these re‐ views, provided an up‐ date. Mr. Brown stated that they should have a completed ODA for this project by the end of the day tomorrow, July 29, 2026. There were no ob‐ jections to the motion to defer. Vote to defer: 4 Yeas (Lavergne, Lazaroe, Roy and Wells), 0 Nays, 0 absent. This item is de‐ ferred to the August 11, 2026 Council meeting. Council Action (August 11, 2026): Council Mem‐ ber McKinney moved to approve this item. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myer. Council discussion. Council Member Lavergne asked Stokka Brown from CSRS/West‐ wood Company to speak about the ODA process for this item. Mr. Brown went through a slideshow on how the model was built, how it is checked, and how it is used. He also spoke about the timeline and the step-by-step process used to complete the ODA for this proposed development. Additional discussion between Council and Mr. Brown. Public comment: Scott Harris, Johnathan Bradley, Melissa James, Roger Kirby, Dave Fre‐ neaux, Mike Maninno, Jenny Cormier, Ray Ash‐ ford, Debbie Maninno, Amy Dykes, Pete Firmin, Brandon Cormier, Gil Matherne, Jason Ellis and Perry Whitney. There were twelve Public Opin‐ ion Cards turned in for this item. All twelve cards were opponents of this item. City Clerk Miley read the cards aloud. Additional Council discussion. Council Member Wells made a substitute motion to deny this item. The mo‐ tion failed due to lack of

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a second. Additional Council discussion. Vote: 3 yeas (McKinney, Myer and Roy), 2 nays (Lavergne and Wells), 2 absent (Fralick and Lazaroe). The motion to PD-26-0001 approve failed to obtain affirma‐ tive votes from the ma‐ jority of the Members of the Council to be en‐ acted. 2) Introduction of the fol‐ lowing P&Z item(s) (with public hearing to be held at the August 25, 2026, Council meeting). a) T-26-0003: Floodplain and Stormwater Man‐ agement. An Ordinance to amend Title 7 Unified Development Code to move floodplain and stormwater manage‐ ment regulations from Chapter 15 to Chapter 4, and provide for related matters. Commission Action (July 23, 2026): Mr. Sharafkhani moved to approve. Mr. Pino sec‐ onded. Public comment: None. Vote: 7 yeas (Firmin, Freneaux, Harper, Pino, Sharafkhani, Sheridan, Johnson), 0 nays, 0 ab‐ sent. Motion passed, and T-26-0003 was recom‐ mended for approval. b) T-26-0004: Perfor‐ mance and Specific Use Standards. An Ordinance to amend Title 7 Unified Development Code (UDC), Title 12 Nuisances, and Appendix 1 Compre‐ hensive Zoning Code (CZC) to move perfor‐ mance and specific use standards from the CZC to the UDC, make minor adjustments, and provide for related matters.

Commission Action (July 23, 2026): Mr. Pino moved to approve with the con‐ dition that REV (Rural Event Venue) permits re‐ main required for applic‐ able businesses. Mr. Harper seconded. Public comment: None. Vote: 6 yeas (Freneaux, Harper, Pino, Sharafkhani, Sheri‐ dan, Johnson), 1 nay (Firmin), 0 absent. Mo‐ tion passed, T-26-0005 was recommended for approval with the condi‐ tion that REV (Rural Event Venue) permits re‐ main required for applic‐ able businesses. III. Old Business (Public Hearing and Action re‐ garding the following in‐ strument(s)): 1) A resolution to ap‐ prove a new contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. A resolution to approve a contract with Axon En‐ terprise, Inc. to provide technology equipment and services to the Cen‐ tral Police Department and to provide for re‐ lated matters (By Council Member Roy).

Council Action (June 23, 2026): Council Member Myer moved to approve this item. The motion was seconded by Council Member Fralick. Council discussion. Public com‐ ment: Roger Corcoran, Michelle Lewis, Steven Coloney. Additional Council discussion with City Attorney Celestin. Council Member Wells made a motion to defer this item to the July 14, 2026 Council Meeting. The motion was sec‐ onded by Council Mem‐ ber Lavergne. There were no objections. This item is deferred to the July 14, 2026 Council meeting Council Action (July 14, 2026): Council Member Roy moved to approve this item. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wells. Council discussion. Public com‐ ment: Michelle Lewis, Roger Corcoran. Addi‐ tional Council discus‐ sion. Council Member Roy made a motion to d f hi i h

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WORKS Public Notices Meet/Hear/Min y defer this item to the Au‐ gust 11, 2026 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lazaroe. Vote to defer: 4 Yeas (Lavergne, Lazaroe, Roy and Wells), 0 Nays, 0 absent. This item is deferred to the August 11, 2026 Council meeting.

Council Action (August 11, 2026): Council Mem‐ ber Roy moved to ap‐ prove this item. The mo‐ tion was seconded by Council Member Myer. Public comment: None. Vote: 5 yeas (Lavergne, McKinney, Myer, Roy and Wells), 0 nays, 2 absent (Fralick and Lazaroe). Motion passed. IV. New Business (Public Hearing and Action re‐ garding the following in‐ strument(s)): 1) A motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Task Order 11- Central Main Street 2030 FY- 2627 Advisory Services, Task Order 12- City of Central Technical Assis‐ tance: Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 and Task Order 13City of Central Offsite Drainage Assessment: Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 with Westwood Profes‐ sional Services. Council Member Lavergne moved to ap‐ prove this item. The mo‐ tion was seconded by Council Member Myer. Council discussion. Pub‐ lic comment: Ray Ash‐ ford, Stokka Brown. Addi‐ tional Council discus‐ sion. Council Member Wells made a substitute motion to remove Task Order 11 from this item and defer it to the next Council Meeting. The substitute motion failed for lack of a second. Vote on the motion to ap‐ prove: 5 yeas (Lavergne, McKinney, Myer, Roy and Wells), 0 nays, 2 absent (Fralick and Lazaroe). Motion passed. 2) A motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a con‐ tract with ENCOS, Inc. to monitor and conduct quarterly service of eight City of Central owned stream gauges. Council Member Roy moved to approve this item. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myer. Council discussion. Public com‐ ment: Stokka Brown. Vote: 5 yeas (Lavergne, McKinney, Myer, Roy and Wells), 0 nays, 2 absent (Fralick and Lazaroe). Motion passed. 3) A resolution to set new rates for Crash Re‐ ports A resolution to adjust the costs of crash and inci‐ dent report requests and to provide for related matters (By Council Member Roy) Council Member Roy moved to approve this item. The motion was seconded by Council Member Myer. Public comment: Michelle Lewis. Council discus‐ sion. Council Member Myer made a motion to amend this item to add a ﬁve dollar fee if state‐

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ments are requested. The motion to amend was seconded by Council Member Lavergne. Vote on the amendment: 5 yeas (Lavergne, McKin‐ ney, Myer, Roy and Wells), 0 nays, 2 absent (Fralick and Lazaroe). Vote on the item as amended: 5 yeas (Lavergne, McKinney, Myer, Roy and Wells), 0 nays, 2 absent (Fralick and Lazaroe). Motion passed. 4) A resolution to award the 2026 Road Rehab Pro‐ ject A resolution to award Barber Brothers a con‐ tract for the 2026 City of Central Road Rehab Pro‐ ject to authorize the Mayor to execute all re‐ lated contracts and to provide for related mat‐ ters (By Council Mem‐ bers Lavergne, Lazaroe, McKinney and Myer). Council Member Lavergne moved to ap‐ prove this item. The mo‐ tion was seconded by Council Member Myer. Mayor Evans thanked City Contractor, Jason Ellis for his help with this project. Public comment: None. Vote: 5 yeas (Lavergne, McKinney, Myer, Roy and Wells), 0 nays, 2 absent (Fralick and Lazaroe). Motion passed. V. New Business (Non-Public Hearing): 1) Introduction of the fol‐ lowing item(s) (with pub‐ lic hearing to be held at the August 25, 2026, Council meeting): a) An ordinance to amend Title 13 of the Central Code of Ordi‐ nances An ordinance amending Title 13 of the code of or‐ dinances of the City of Central to incorporate, with modiﬁcations, the criminal provisions of Title 13 (Sections 13:1 through 13:1056.6) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge (By Council Mem‐ ber Myer). VI. Reports and Presentations: 1) Mayor’s Reports and Presentations - Mayor Evans discussed the importance of re‐ sponsible growth within the City of Central. VII. Other Business: 1) Public Comment: None 2) Announcements Police Chief Corcoran spoke about the passing of former Assistant Po‐ lice Chief, Cliff Ivey and what he meant to the City of Central. 3) Adjournment Council Member Myer moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wells. The meeting was ad‐ journed at 8:34 p.m. S/ Wade Evans, Mayor S/ Mark Miley, Clerk 199014 Aug. 29, 2026 1t $185.67

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PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE the Louisiana De‐ partment of Conserva‐ tion and Energy, Ofﬁce of Permitting and Compli‐ ance (OPC) has received a request to extend for the referenced applica‐ tion(s) for a Coastal Use Permit (CUP) in accor‐ dance with La. R.S. 49:214.21 et seq., and the rules of the Coastal Man‐ agement Program. Appli‐ cations for coastal use permits may be in‐ spected at 617 North 3rd Street, Room 1078, Baton Rouge, LA or on the OPC https:// webpage at: www.dce.louisiana.gov/ page/coastalmanagement-publicnotices. Copies are avail‐ able, costs apply. Written comments are solicited from the public and must be received within 10 days of the date of this notice. Comments must be uploaded directly to our electronic record through the OPC web‐ page or mailed to: OPC Administrator, Kyle Balkum, P.O Box 44487, Baton Rouge, LA 708044487. All comments must contain the appropriate CUP number and the commenter's full name and contact information. Below are the referenced application(s): ****** CUP NUMBER: P20240984 (Amended, Extended) Name: Chevron Pipeline and Power, c/o Chevron Environmental Manage‐ ment Company 100 Northpark Blvd. Coving‐ ton, La 70433 Attn: Ryan Rivault Location: Lafourche Parish, LA; Lat. 29-6-10.6N, Long -90-1222.15W; Port Fourchon Description: Proposed pipeline removal / ABDN project to accommodate the deep water port pro‐ ject (P20200067). Approx. 24,366 cy of material will be excavated and placed onsite. 199026-aug 29-1t $19.48

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PUBLIC NOTICE --BREAHNA BOURQUE Vs. RONALD BOURQUE, JR. DOCKET NO. 775,766, SECTION 26 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE STATE OF LOUISIANA NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE BE IT KNOWN that in ac‐ cordance with the provi‐ sions of La. C.C.P. Art 4624, Breahna Bourque, and James Alan Klein‐ peter, have A Petition For Partition By Private Sale in the 19th JDC Court of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, C-775766 for the authority to sell im‐ movable property coowned by Breahna d h d f

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Said property to be sold for Cash or for the ap‐ praised amount or court authorized sum. Any per‐ sons or creditors who oppose this sale must ﬁle their opposition within seven (7) days, from the date of this no‐ tice, all in accordance with law. Respectfully Submitted, WILSON & WILSON GREGORY O. WILSON, # 13559 5800 One Perkins Place Building 10, Suite C Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 225-766-2114 Facsimile: 225-766-2027 ofﬁce@wilsonattorneys. com 198855-aug 29-1t $59.08 PUBLIC NOTICE --IN THE MATTER OF THE SUCCESSION OF MELVIN L. HOLDEN PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE

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STATE OF LOUISIANA PROBATE NO. 117752 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NOTICE OF FILING OF TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors of this succes‐ sion and to all other in‐ terested persons that a tableau of distribution has been ﬁled by the Ad‐ ministrator of this suc‐ cession, with her petition praying for homologation of the tableau and for au‐ thority to pay the listed debts and charges of the succession; the tableau of distribution can be ho‐ mologated after the expi‐ ration of seven (7) days from the date of the pub‐ lication of this notice. Any opposition to the pe‐ tition and tableau of dis‐ tribution must be ﬁled prior to homologation. Hailey Manint Attorney for Administrator 3956

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Legal Description: LOT 25 TOURNOIR SD 50-17CB128 E6 A PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the West Rouge PARISH Baton COUNCIL to ratify the condemnation order. The owner of the structure may appeal the decision of the Parish President by appearing at this meeting of the PARISH COUNCIL to show cause why the structure should not be condemned. Date: Thursday, Septem‐ ber 10, 2026 Time: 5:30pm Public hearings will be held at the West Baton Rouge Parish Govern‐ mental Building, 880 N. Alexander, Port Allen, LA 70767.

Address: 12429 SECTION RD. PORT ALLEN LA 70767 (File #26-0039) Owner: ORA LEE DAVIS Legal Description: LOT IN NE/4 SEC 24 T6S R10E MEAS 75' X 210' TAKEN FROM THE PROP OF M MATTHEWS JR 7C-6CB87 E159 A PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the West Baton Rouge PARISH COUNCIL to ratify the condemnation order. The owner of the structure may appeal the decision of the Parish President by appearing at this meeting of the PARISH COUNCIL to show cause why the structure should not be condemned. Date: Thursday, Septem‐ ber 10, 2026 Time: 5:30pm Public hearings will be held at the West Baton Rouge Parish Govern‐ mental Building, 880 N. Alexander, Port Allen, LA 70767.

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SHERIFF’S SALE REGIONS BANK VS. SHANTRELL DESHA PIER‐ SON DOCKET NO: 50896 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH STATE OF LOUISIANA By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale, di‐ rected by the Honorable The Eighteenth Judicial District Court, for the Parish of West Baton Rouge, in the above enti‐ tled and numbered cause, I have seized and proceed to sell by public auction, on the front steps of the West Baton Rouge Courthouse, 850 8th Street, Port Allen, Louisiana on WEDNES‐ DAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., the follow‐ ing described property, to wit: One (1) certain lot or par‐ cel of ground, together with all buildings and im‐ provements located thereon situated in the Parish of West Baton Rouge, Louisiana and d i d

WBR Public Notices Sheriff Sales g designated on a map en‐ titled Revised Final Plat of Blanchard Estates, Being the Subdivision of Twenty Two Acres (22 Acres) of land located on the South Side of Rebelle Lane, Section 17, T7S, R12E, Southeastern Land District, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana for Silvery Lane (sic) Cor‐ poration, 724 Georgia Street, Port Allen, LA 70767, dated August 20, 1987, and prepared by John K. Laws, Jr., RLS, a copy of which map is recorded at Map Book 3, Entry 110 of the records of the Clerk and Recorder for West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, as LOT SEVENTY-THREE (73) hav‐ ing those same measure‐ ments and dimensions as shown on said map as referred to above.

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Allen, LLC, Two Lakeway, 3850 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1695, Metairie, LA 70002, (504) 522-8256 Judicial Advertise‐ ment(s) will appear in THE ADVOCATE on the date(s) of: AUGUST 29, 2026 and SEPTEMBER 24, 2026. JEFF BERGERON, SHERIFF PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE BY: ANGIE DELAUNE, CIVIL DEPUTY $57.73

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The municipal address is 802 Bohne Road, Port Allen, LA 70767 Terms of Sale: Cash to the highest bidder WITH beneﬁt of appraisement and according to law. Attorney for the Plaintiff: Graham, Arceneaux &

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