The federal government wants to hold largest oil and gas lease sale ever in the United States as it plans to put up nearly 77-million acres up for sale in the Gulf of Mexico. President Donald Trump says he wants the U-S to become more dependant on domestic oil and Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs says this is a start…
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But a lease sale in August drew a tepid response from energy producers.

State Representative Julie Stokes of Kenner says she’s doing well as she undergoes chemotherapy for breast cancer. Stokes says she was nervous to try new types of drugs….
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Stokes learned of her breast cancer diagnoses in the summer and dropped out of the state treasurer’s race.

George Strait will headline Bayou Country Superfest in 2018. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Most LSU fans are rooting for the Houston Astros in the World Series, which starts tonight in Los Angeles. The Stros starting third baseman is former Tiger standout Alex Bregman who says LSU prepared him for this moment. Coach Paul Maineri says that doesn’t surprise him…:
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Houston goes into the Fall Classic as the underdog to the Dodgers.