Y’all Archive
As part of its launch, Magnolia Tribune acquired the assets of Jackson New Media, which included Y'all Politics. The articles which predate January 2, 2023, were produced by Y'all Politics and are presented herein as a historical archive. Magnolia Tribune is not responsible for the content.
Budget bill would cover Saints and Hornets shortfalls
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The House budget committee agreed that Louisiana should pay the New Orleans Saints and Hornets $26 million in state surplus cash to meet the state's contractual obligations.
The dollars for the pro sports teams are tucked into a budget bill that received approval Thursday from the House Appropriations Committee.
If the state doesn't meet the payments required by the contracts, the Saints and Hornets could leave the city.
Reasons for the shortfall include lower-than-projected revenue from the New Orleans area hotel tax and the state's inability to sell naming rights to the dome.
WDAM.com
6/7/08
Sants minicamps wrap with encouraging news on Will Smith, Deuce McAllister
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METAIRIE — The New Orleans Saints are wrapping up their latest voluntary training session, known as offseason training activities, at the team's headquarters in suburban New Orleans.
The Saints will have one more stint of voluntary workouts before the opening of training camp in late July. The last voluntary practices start June 9-12
Coaches were encouraged this session by the presence of Will Smith, who is unhappy with his current contract and had missed previous voluntary workouts. Although he was limited by a toe injury that occurred during last weekend's mandatory minicamp, the former Pro Bowl defensive end remained at team headquarters while his agent worked on a contract extension.
Monroe News Star
6/7/08
Tigers, Anteaters Square Off with CWS Berth on the Line
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BATON ROUGE --On Saturday at 5 p.m. CT, LSU (46-16-1) begins its quest for its first College World Series berth since 2004 when the Tigers face UC Irvine (41-16) in Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional at Alex Box Stadium.
The best-of-three series continues at 3 p.m. Sunday, with a “if necessary” game set for 6 p.m. Monday. The series winner advances to Omaha, Neb. for the CWS, which begins on June 14.
All games in the super regional will be carried by the affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network. The Baton Rouge affiliate is WDGL 98.1 FM.
Live audio of LSU’s games in the super regional may be accessed in the Geaux Zone at www.LSUsports.net.
lsusports.net
6/7/08