The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Depression number 16 has formed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea and move into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend as Tropical Storm Nate. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the the storm has the potential to strengthen into a hurricane…:
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Keim says this storm bears watching because the forecast track is expected to change.

Police reports say the LSU fraternity pledge who died last month may have been forced to drink an excessive amount of alcohol as part of an initiation ritual called “Bible Study.” Phi Delta Theta pledges who gave incorrect answers to questions about the frat were forced to drink. Officials believe 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver’s death is a possible hazing incident. Preliminary autopsy reports showed Gruver likely died from alcohol poisoning, but toxicology tests won’t be complete for a couple of weeks.

Southeastern Louisiana announces they’ve got new scholarships available designed to attract high performing students. Those with an ACT score of 30 or greater could receive 7-thousand dollars. Senior Director of University Marketing Mike Rivault says this along with the Southeastern Promise gives students a great value for a great education:
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That promise is that SLU will keep your tuition rates locked if the student promises to graduate in four years.

LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron says he plans on playing starting quarterback Danny Etling all four quarters this weekend when the Tigers visit Florida, but Etling says he will not change his preparation…:
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