Legendary Cajun Chef Paul Prudhomme has died. The Opelousas Chef gained fame at Commander’s Palace where he became executive chef in 1975. Wendy Waren, with the Louisiana Restaurant Association, says part of Prudhomme’s popularity was his relatable personality, but it was the food kept people coming back…:
CUT 13 (10) “and produce”
The Opelousas native was 75-years-old.

State Police say a 5-year-old child died after he was chasing after his dog in the road in St. Mary Parish. Master Trooper Brooks David says the driver of the vehicle, 38-year-old James Hopkins III of Baldwin, was not cited in the deadly incident…:
CUT 11 (11) “was unable to”
The child died at a local hospital.

Three gubernatorial candidates participated in the latest televised debate and one of the topics was Louisiana’s budget problem. Democrat John Bel Edwards says he wouldn’t raise income taxes, but instead expand Medicaid to create more money and lower tax rates…:
CUT 7 (09) “dollars home”
Republican Jay Dardenne says all options need to be considered, including an income tax hike. Republican Scott Angelle wants tax exemptions to be combed through. Republican David Vitter did not attend.

SEC officials say the game between South Carolina and LSU at 2:30 on Saturday in Tiger Stadium will be televised on ESPN. Reports indicate the network had to move around at least 5 other games to make this happen. The contest was moved to Baton Rouge due to historic flooding and devastation response in Columbia. LSU says minus expenses for hosting the game, all ticket sales will be transferred to South Carolina as it is the Gamecocks’ home game.