The school bought all the purple and gold items, leaving Tulane, home of the Green Wave, with only green options. Given that LSU was founded in 1860 and Tulane dates back to 1834, we’re not sure ...

Per a plea agreement, then-Sgt. Maj. Charlie Clawson was reduced in rank after a Sept. 13 court-martial found him in violation of nine specifications of wearing awards or devices that he did not earn.

Sgt. Michael Moran’s two daughters, Katalina (left) and Novelynn, accept the Purple Heart and Medal of Honor, which were posthumously awarded to Moran at the Dec. 10 City Council meeting.

Jacob Sheline is the CSX worker who located the Purple Heart on the train tracks. However, she has permission to honor all of the CSX workers that helped in finding the medal, as well as PFC Lawrence.