We’re coming towards the end of the Atlantic hurricane season but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods just yet. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana has seen some notable hurricanes in the month of October. He says Hurricane Juan hit our coast in 1985 from October 28th to the 31st…:
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The season technically ends November 30th.

LSU’s homecoming celebration was ruined by Troy University, who came into Baton Rouge and upset the once mighty Tigers 24-21. The Trojans took control of the game with a turnover on the first offensive play and then a quick touchdown. At one point, Troy had a 17 point lead. Linebacker Devin White says it wasn’t fun to see Troy celebrate a victory on their home field…:
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The Tigers travel to face Florida this weekend.

Shreveport Police say one person is dead and another injured following a shooting on I-20 east. They say officers located the driver of a vehicle, 22-year-old Kenyon Frazier, suffering multiple gunshot wounds, and he was sent to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The passenger, not yet identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe the shots came from a small, dark colored vehicle, but no other information is available at this time. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact police.

Starting with the freshman class in the fall of 2018, first year LSU students are required to live on campus. Assistant Vice President for Residential Life Steve Waller says there are some exemptions…:
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He says many dormitory construction projects are expected to be completed by next fall so there are enough beds to accommodate the increase in freshmen staying on campus.