Sherrone Moore and Michigan have added another player to the 2025 roster in the form of sixth-year cornerback Caleb Anderson from Louisiana, according to Sam Webb of 247Sports. Anderson represents Michigan’s second addition from the transfer portal on Sunday, as Michigan picked up wide receiver Anthony Simpson from UMass earlier in the day.

Anderson represents a badly-needed addition to Michigan’s secondary, as Aamir Hall exhausted his eligibility while Will Johnson is headed to the NFL. The cupboard certainly isn’t bare for Michigan, as Jyaire Hill and Zeke Berry should both be back for the 2025 campaign, but both players were a bit inconsistent and there isn’t much experience behind them on the depth chart.

Experience is something Anderson certainly has. He’s been a contributor for Louisiana since the 2022 season, but has been playing college football since 2020. Furthermore, he’s got some familiarity with Michigan defensive backs coach Lamar Morgan, who was with the Ragin’ Cajuns for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, as well as Anderson’s freshman year in 2020.

Anderson also brings plenty of size to the position, as he’s listed at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds.

To date, the 2023 season was Anderson’s most productive for Louisiana. During that season, he appeared in 10 games and made eight starts. He registered 23 tackles and had one interception, while also breaking up 10 passes. The production took a bit of a step back in 2024, as he made only 19 tackles and wasn’t credited with any pass breakups or interceptions in an injury-plagued season.

Regardless, Anderson is a welcome addition to the Michigan secondary and will push Hill and Berry for snaps, while also helping to bring along younger players like Jo’Ziah Edmond and Shamari Earls.

Scandal is sweeping one small Louisiana city after its own mayor was arrested on serious offenses. Tyrin Truong was elected mayor of Bogalusa, La. in 2022. Now, he’s been charged in connection to an alleged drug trafficking ring, according to police.

At the young age of 23, Truong made history when he was elected mayor. According to NOLA.com, the Bogalusa native won by ousting the city’s incumbent, Wendy O’Quin Perrette, to become Bogalusa’s youngest ever mayor and one of youngest mayors in Louisiana history.

The democratic nominee began his political career interning for U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay in Missouri, where he graduated from college. After moving back home to Bogalusa, Truong threw his name in the mayoral pool and won with 56 percent of the vote, NOLA.com reported.

But ironically, soon after he becoming mayor and even pushing for increased police presence in his city, the now 25-year-old finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

The Alleged Crimes and Arrest

The Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force began an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization in April 2024, according to CBS News. In their investigation, the task force discovered the organization was responsible for distributing opioids, marijuana, other THC products, and MDMA, and they were allegedly using social media to run the whole show.

According to officials, money made from these drug sales were allegedly used to purchase guns, some of which were even used in violent crimes across the city. After authorities uncovered the operation, arrest warrants for seven individuals were issued, including for Mayor Truong.

“We have zero tolerance for wrongdoing, especially, from public officials,” Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said in a statement.

On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Truong was taken into custody and charged with transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, unauthorized use of a moveable, and soliciting for prostitutes, according to jail records. 

Records show he was released on $150,000 bond. After his release, Truong took to social media to thank his supporters and declare his innocence. He wrote on Facebook “If you think I ran a drug operation (and all those other accusations), you’re sadly mistaken. Those who know me, KNOW me and I’ll let God and my attorney handle the rest!”

The other six suspects face charges of transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses. Three of them have been charged with conspiracy to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance. Another one faces an additional charge of distribution of a Schedule II controlled substance, according to Louisiana State Police.

In a statement, District Attorney Collin Sims said “We are going to continue to invest time and resources into helping the citizens of Bogalusa. We are not finished.”

Associated Press

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Sean Newman Jr.’s 27 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Liberty 79-74 on Saturday night.

Newman added eight assists for the Bulldogs (13-4, 2-2 Conference USA). Daniel Batcho added 24 points while going 6 of 10 and 12 of 15 from the free-throw line while he also had 12 rebounds and three blocks. Amaree Abram had 13 points and shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc.

Taelon Peter led the Flames (14-3, 2-2) in scoring, finishing with 33 points. Liberty also got 13 points and six rebounds from Jay Maughmer. Zach Cleveland also had 11 points and four assists.

Newman scored 12 points in the first half and Louisiana Tech went into the break trailing 34-27. Newman scored 15 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Louisiana Tech to a five-point victory.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.