State Senate President Cameron Henry recommends LSU ban fraternity tailgating on Parade Grounds and restrict parties to frat houses

BATON ROUGE, La. - Amid recent safety concerns on LSU football game days, State Senate President Cameron Henry said Friday he has recommended that LSU move all fraternity tailgates from public spaces to their on-campus houses.

Two gun-related incidents just off-campus during the last two home games prompted the state government and LSU’s Board of Supervisors to put more security measures in place for the upcoming home games.

Henry, a Republican from Metairie, is now suggesting the removal of LSU Greek life from the LSU Parade Grounds on campus. He said he made the suggestion over the last week or two to Scott Ballard, the chair of the LSU Board of Supervisors. Ballard and LSU communications officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.

After two incidents left tw