East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark has released preliminary autopsy findings on the body of the 18-year-old LSU student who died in what the university had called a possible hazing incident at his fraternity. Clark says they did not find any internal or external signs of trauma on Maxwell Gruver:
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His office will provide a comprehensive toxicology test which takes as long as four weeks to complete. LSU is investigating the tragic incident.

Republican House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says Governor Edwards wants to keep a temporary one-cent sales tax on the books, instead of reducing government spending….
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The extra penny on the sales tax is set to expire next summer. The governor’s office says they are seeking a bipartisan plan that does not raise revenue.

Fans on both sides of the aisle are excited about tomorrow’s SEC opener for LSU and Mississippi State in Starkville. Director of Tourism for the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, Jennifer Prather, says SEC Nation will broadcast live from their tailgating spot The Junction on Saturday morning…:
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Kick-off is at 6 PM.

The Baton Rouge principal accused of locking a 5-year-old student in a closet for punishment has turned himself in to authorities. 31-year-old Shafeeq Deen was booked on charges of cruelty to a juvenile and false imprisonment.