It’s was a rainy Friday but no worries, it’s going to be a beautiful weekend as a cold front moves in. Jonathan Brazzell, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says we can expect low temperatures in the mid 50s throughout the state…:
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He says Saturday’s afternoon highs will be in the mid 80s and move into the low 80s by Sunday.

With LSU and the Saints both kicking off their season openers this weekend on the road, Louisiana restaurants are expecting fans to pour in. Erica Burns with the Louisiana Restaurant Association says now that the weather is beginning to cool down and football season is in full swing, Burns says this will have a positive impact on business…:
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An 80 year old man tragically lost his life when he was hit while changing a tire on the side of the road Thursday in Baton Rouge. State Police spokesperson Bryan Lee says Lawrence Shepherd was hit by a 47-year-old driver who lost control and missed a curve. He reminds drivers to remain vigilant for pedestrians along roadways…:

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He says the driver of the vehicle that hit Shepherd is facing charges.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Houma man in connection to the stabbing of his girlfriend. Spokesperson Dawn Foret says 35-year-old Ashraf Khalil is charged with attempted second degree murder after a woman ran into a convenience store begging for help after claiming she was stabbed by him in a vehicle:
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She says the 23-year-old victim is in serious condition but is expected to recover.