Republican Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves and his Democratic colleague from Virginia Abigail Spanberger have secured enough votes to bring a bill to the House floor that would change a decades old law that calls for millions of police officers, firefighters, teachers and government officials to receive reduced Social Security benefits…

Cut 4 (09) “…been the effect”

Graves is hopeful a vote will take place in November.

The University of Louisiana Monroe says fall enrollment is up four-percent over the last year, one of largest increases in the school’s history. Vice President of Enrollment Management Lisa Miller says this is driven by a remarkable 22% jump in first-time freshmen, reflecting strong recruitment efforts.

Cut 9 (10) “…faculty and staff”

ULM’s graduate school has also seen its largest enrollment ever,

Deer hunting season begins tomorrow with the opening of archery season in Deer Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10, in southwest Louisiana. Johnathan Bordelon, the deer program manager for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says archery season is very popular.

Cut 14 (04) “…each year statewide.”

Bordelon says last year was the highest reported harvest since tagging started in 2008, and he expects this year to be at least just as big.

LSU is a 24.5 point favorite heading into Saturday’s matchup against UCLA. Tigers receiver CJ Daniels says getting off to a fast start will be a key…

Cut 20 (11) “…this weekend”

The Ragin Cajuns host Tulane at 11 AM, Louisiana Tech hosts Tulsa tomorrow night.