The line forms: LSU has begun taking applications to get on the wait list for the approximately 60 suites and 3,000 club seats to be included as part of the Tiger Stadium south end zone expansion, slated to open for the 2014 season. A $5,000 deposit is required with each suite application, and a $1,000 deposit for each club seat. The initial annual donation per suite will be $69,000, not including season ticket costs, and $2,300 for each club seat. The deadline is July 31. Get the full details on the expansion project and applications from the Tiger Athletic Foundation here.
Demonstration turns tragic: The ship supervisor for the USS Kidd was injured today when a mounted gun on the ship exploded while he was firing a three-shot volley. Maury Drummond, director of the USS Kidd and Veterans Memorial, says Tim Nessmith suffered injuries to his hand and his body when the gun exploded during the third volley. Drummond says Nessmith was taken to a Baton Rouge hospital for treatment. East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services spokesman Mike Chustz says Nessmith possibly lost some fingers in the explosion and suffered burns to his body. Military personnel killed in action were being honored in a ceremony on the battleship when the explosion occurred.
In the bank: Cottonport Bank says it will break ground on its first Baton Rouge branch and 12th overall on Monday. The Baton Rouge branch will be located at 6500 Corporate Blvd. Most of Cottonport’s existing 11 branches are located in small towns and communities in Avoyelles Parish. The bank bought the land, which is located in front of the The Gates at CitiPlace, last summer for about $781,000.
