New LSU system president Dr. Wade Rousse is working to create a more connected system by better integrating the regional campuses. While many of those campuses have their own athletic departments, only the flagship campus in Baton Rouge has a football team, and Rousse has put in a program to offer those students an opportunity to attend some of their games.
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For the first time in more than a decade the LHSAA will hold Cheer and Dance team state championships. Louisiana High School Coaches Association Director Jessica Barber says they are giving cheer and dance teams a chance to compete on a championship stage.
The championships will take place November 30th and December 1st at the Lake Charles Event Center.
LSU was ranked number 11 in the preseason AP Poll, but head coach Lane Kiffin says he isn’t buying much stock in that. Kace Kieschnick has more.
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In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hot outside – and in some parts of the state, it’s also dry. And that’s leading to burn bans. They’re in effect in 13 parishes in north Louisiana, as well as St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington and Jefferson Davis parishes.