On Wednesday, the governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, held a press conference at the state capitol to address the availability of food assistance for low-income families during the federal-government shutdown. A sign on the lectern read " PROTECTING THE MOST VULNERABLE." But there were also other urgent matters to discuss, such as the firing of Louisiana State University's football coach, Brian Kelly.
LSU Athletics and Director of Athletics Scott Woodward have agreed to part ways effective immediately, the department announced Thursday. Woodward, a Baton Rouge native and LSU alumnus, began his tenure as Director of Athletics at his alma mater in April 2019. We thank Scott for the last six years of service as athletic director, said Scott Ballard, Board of Supervisors Chair.