A new report from the Public Affairs Research Council shows around 60% of Louisiana high school seniors are applying for college financial aid this year, a 10% drop from last year. Steven Procopio with PAR…
Cut 3 (11) “…a lot of it.”
The report goes on to say around 92% of parish public school districts saw fewer seniors completing FAFSA by June 28 compared to last year.

Law enforcement is out in full force cracking down on drunk driving this Labor Day weekend. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is a federally-funded program that allows departments to use the money as they wish to combat drunk driving.
Cut 7 (12) “…the road longer.”
Other departments could use the money for additional patrols or other needs.

Just two days away from the Vegas Kickoff Classic between LSU and USC. Joseph Bocanegra with Stub Hub says even though the game is sold out, you can still get into Allegiant Stadium for less than 200 dollars.
Cut 12 (09) “…they’re able.”
Bocanegra urges fans to buy tickets from reputable sellers with a fan protect guarantee, to avoid social media sources, and never to pay cash. He says the LSU/USC game is Stub Hub’s best selling game of the season followed by Saturday night’s Notre Dame and Texas A&M in College Station.