The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the ongoing El Nino is predicted to peak during the late fall, early winter and it should bring some badly needed rain to Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it could also cause some adverse weather…:
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He says during El Nino years, the number of freeze days in Louisiana doubles.

A federal judge orders Louisiana must continue funding Planned Parenthood at least 14 more days despite governor Bobby Jindal’s push to stop payments to the clinics. The GOP presidential hopeful began this effort following the release of videos which allegedly show Planned Parenthood workers talking about selling fetal tissue. Planned Parenthood denies the allegation and said in a statement today that the ruling protects the health and safety of thousands of Louisiana’s men and women.

Election Day is this Saturday. The Secretary of State’s office says based on early voting numbers, turnout for the gubernatorial election should be between 45 and 50%.

The State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is calling on waterfowl hunters to voice their opinions on proposed changes to hunting zones. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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LSU announces Mike the Tiger won’t be attending anymore home games in Death Valley, at least for the rest of this season. Ginger Gutner, with the LSU Vet School, says they tried something a little different in order to get Mike VI into his trailer for the McNeese State game, but it didn’t work a second time…:
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LSU says they will reevaluate next season.