After more than 11 seasons, Les Miles is no longer the coach of the LSU Tigers. The decision was made Sunday to release Miles and Offensive Line coach Cam Cameron. Defensive lineman Ed Orgeron takes over as the interim head coach. Senior wide receiver Travin Dural of Breaux Bridge on what Coach “O” can bring to the team…:
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We’ll hear from Alleva today on the firing of Miles and the future with Orgeron at the helm.

Congressman Garret Graves of Baton Rouge has drafted legislation that aims to get people help faster after disasters. He says flood insurance companies typically have to give homeowners answers within 30 days and he wants the National Flood Insurance Program to do the same. He wants to get this measure pushed through quickly…:
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A 45-year-old Baton Rouge man walking on a roadway early Sunday morning was hit and killed according to police. They say Reginald Holden died after being struck by a Chevrolet Equinox.

It’s been 10 years since the Mercedes Benz Superdome reopened after Hurricane Katrina, as the Saints and Falcons prepare to kickoff tonight in New Orleans. Kathleen Blanco was governor at the time and says even though she was criticized for it, Saints owner Tom Benson promised if they could open the Superdome before the 2006 season, he wouldn’t move the franchise:
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She says the opening and win that night over the Falcons revived the city and she received many apologies afterwards.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent Sunday murder-suicide. It’s reported that 67-year-old Larry Townsend shot and killed 68-year-old Linda Townsend, his wife, before turning the gun on himself. JPSO is trying to determine a motive.