2:30 PM Dec 3 Newscast

As part of Operation Swamp Sweep comes Operation Catahoula Crunch. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The IRS Math Act cosponsored by Senator Bill Cassidy has been passed and signed.

Under the new law, when the IRS notifies a taxpayer of an adjustment to his or her tax return, it must now specify the line number, a clear explanation of the error and the reason for the adjustment. Cassidy says if it results in the taxpayer owing additional money, he or she now has 60 days to make the payment without penalty.

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The three-day early signing period when Louisiana’s best high school football players sign with colleges began today. Lafayette Christian Academy star Brayden Allen was one of LSU’s first signees. Lee Brecheen of Louisiana Football Magazine says the Tigers are getting a good one in Allen.

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Two-time former LSU president, Dr. William Jenkins passed away last week. Dr. Jenkins is credited with shaping LSU for decades. He’s been called a “consummate Tiger”. Former head of the LSU Foundation, Stephen Moret (More ray) remembered his leadership and mentorship. He says Jenkins had a deep love for LSU and expressed deep care for everyone who made up the university from star professors to students and those who kept the university going.

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Dr. Jenkins was 88 years old.