07:30 Newscast October 7, 2015

A decision is expected today on whether the LSU football game against South Carolina will be played in Columbia on Saturday. Paul Cannell, with Alpha Media in Columbia, says the areas where opposing teams and their fans usually stay for games were not heavily impacted by this event…

cut 8 (10) “fine there”

Officials said Tuesday that Williams Brice Stadium was spared significant damage from rain and flooding, but the city remains in response mode.

We’re in the peak months where drivers are most likely to collide with deer now that mating and hunting season are here. State Farm Spokesperson Roszell Gadson says their study found Louisiana is ranked 41st in the country for car crashes involving deer…

cut 4 (09) “in 335”

Gadson says it’s interesting that neighboring Mississippi actually ranks 8th in the country.

The New York-based Stoli Group has partnered with Louisiana Spirits to nationally distribute Bayou Rum. Louisiana Spirits President Trey Litel says Stoli decided to join up with Bayou Rum because they were looking for a company that understands the importance of a good quality product and superior craftsmanship…

cut 11 (10) “our future”

He says the partnership will help the company expand throughout the country and eventually internationally.

Breakfast items are now being offered 24 hours a day at McDonald’s. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says this is a positive PR move by McDonald’s, but there is a downside. He says people who usually buy burgers and more expensive items, might now be tempted to purchase cheaper breakfast foods…

cut 14 (06) “who knows”

McDonald’s became a worldwide business because of its hamburger.