As Six more neglected horses and ponies have been taken into custody by Louisiana humane groups, HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says the rise in equine neglect cases is alarming. He says they 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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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced that dove hunting season will officially open tomorrow. LDWF Biologist Richards Temple reminds hunters to adhere to daily bag limits, which are set at 15 doves per hunter per day, and he says it’s looking like this will be a great start to the season.

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Dove hunting season continues through January 14.

Fans going to Saturday’s LSU home opener will be in for an enhanced gameday experience. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Nicholls State comes to Baton Rouge Saturday night. Even though this is a mismatch on paper, Colonel’s head coach Tim Rebowe says 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, the defending Southland Conference Champion, is the last Division One team in Louisiana to play LSU.