Fans going to Saturday’s LSU home opener will be in for an enhanced gameday experience. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Six more neglected horses and ponies have been taken into custody by Louisiana humane groups, adding to a growing number of equine neglect cases. Sean Richardson has more.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced that dove hunting season will officially open tomorrow to January 14, 2025. As a popular event for Louisiana hunters, the dove season marks the beginning of Louisiana’s fall hunting schedule. LDWF Biologist Richards Temple says Louisiana is divided into a North and South zone…
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Sportsmen especially favor Dove hunting as it provides a great opportunity for beginners and seasoned hunters alike to enjoy time outdoors. Temple reminds hunters to follow all state and federal regulations, including obtaining the proper licenses.
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Hunters are encouraged to scout fields and hunting areas in advance to ensure successful outings. Temple also emphasizes the importance of adhering to daily bag limits, which are set at 15 doves per hunter per day, and says it’s looking like this will be a great start to the season.
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As the season approaches, LDWF is working to ensure that hunting areas are well-maintained and ready for the influx of hunters.
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Fans going to Saturday’s home opener at Death Valley will be in for a special experience. Tiger Stadium underwent several improvements during the offseason in preparation for its 100th year.
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Chief Operation Officer and Deputy Athletic Director Keli Zinn says fans will see a new main scoreboard on the north side and two new corner scoreboards.
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There is also a new ribbon board which will display things like enhanced statistics and content. And those aren’t the only improvements.
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If you want to experience the improvements with 100-thousand of your closest friends, kickoff Saturday is at 6:30.
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Six more neglected horses and ponies have been taken into custody by Louisiana humane groups, adding to a growing number of equine neglect cases. These animals were found in poor condition, suffering from malnutrition, untreated injuries, and lack of proper care. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says the severity of their conditions brings a heavy burden to HSLA…
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The rise in equine neglect cases has been alarming for local animal welfare organizations, which are seeing an increase in reports of horses and ponies being abandoned or left in unhealthy environments. Dorson attributes this surge to financial hardship among owners, who are struggling to afford proper feed, medical care, and shelter for their animals.
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Dorson is urging the public to report any signs of animal neglect and to support rescue efforts through donations or adoption. They also stress the importance of responsible horse ownership, reminding potential owners to carefully consider the cost and long-term commitment required to care for equine animals.
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With many parts of Louisiana not having dedicated humane programs Dorson asks people to not purchase animals if they’re not ready and willing to care for them properly.
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While nearly everyone in the State of Louisiana and across the nation expects LSU to handily beat Nicholls Saturday night, the Colonels are actually a good team in their own right. They’re the defending Southland Conference champions in the Football Championship Subdivision; and their head coach, Tim Rebowe, is the reigning conference coach of the year. This matchup was originally scheduled for 2020 until COVID altered those plans, and Rebowe was excited to get it rescheduled.
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Even though this is a mismatch on paper, Rebowe says his team is looking forward to running onto the field at Death Valley.
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Rebowe says along with a huge payday, this game provides a great opportunity to get the word out about the school and the football team.
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Rebowe points out that Nicholls is the last Division One team in Louisiana to play LSU.
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The day is almost here – two days to go before the Saints get their 2024 season underway against the Carolina Panthers. Saints Coach Dennis Allen says he’s looking for another strong start.
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And Allen says he and his team are ready to take on Panthers starting quarterback Bryce Young.
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Kickoff at the Superdome Sunday is noon.