12:30 Newscast, September 7th, 2017

LSU graduates have higher early- and mid-career earnings than other grads, according to a new report…:
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Construction is underway in a joint effort by Cleco and Entergy on a new storm-hardened transmission line that will strengthen service reliability for customers. Cleco Spokesperson Jennifer Cahill…:
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Three hurricanes are churning in the Atlantic Basin. Hurricane Irma is barreling down on the Greater Antilles, Jose is trailing Irma in the central Atlantic, and Katia is now a hurricane in the southwestern Gulf. State climatologist Barry Keim says having three hurricanes simultaneously is definitely unusual, but it’s not unprecedented or record-breaking.
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He says we’ve already seen 11 named storms, and we haven’t reached the peak of the season.

LSU’s All-American pass rusher Arden Key practiced fully for the first time this fall yesterday. Head Coach Ed Orgeron said on his weekly talk show that Key has not been cleared to play, but he’s making progress and they’ll know more next week.