Jayden Daniels, pictured here in 2023, wore a No. 5 jersey when he won the Heisman. Photo: LSU Athletics/University Images via Getty Images
🏈 A lawyer for Jayden Daniels, the former LSU star and current Washington Commanders QB, sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU after the school gave Daniels' jersey number to sophomore DJ Pickett. (ESPN)
"Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected," the lawyer's statement said.
👀 Meta can keep details about its data center secret, the Public Service Commission says, including energy use and job numbers. (Fox 8)
Meanwhile, records show that Rep. Julia Letlow bought Meta stock after signing an NDA with the company about the proposed Louisiana data center. Her spokesperson says she had no role in directing the stock trades. (WWNO)
🏀 The Pelicans' schedule is out. They start the season Oct. 21 at home against the Indiana Pacers. (Full list)
🧬 Health news:
Beken Bio, a New Orleans-based biotech startup, won a $1.25 million grant to develop a blood test aimed at detecting ovarian cancer. (Biz New Orleans)
A new artificial intelligence-driven initiative aims to double hepatitis C cure rates in Louisiana through a partnership involving the OpenAI Foundation. (Axios)
🎉 Second-line season starts next week. Here's the schedule via WGNO.
