Special Education Teacher and Democrat Lauren Jewett announces she’s running against nine term incumbent Steve Scalise to represent the 1st Congressional district in Congress. She acknowledges it won’t be easy to match Scalise’s campaign funds. According to the latest Federal Election Commission filings, Jewett reported just over 73-hundred dollars in cash on hand, compared to Scalise’s five-million dollars.
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So far, Jewett and Scalise are the only two running.
Less than a week after he fired Brian Kelly, LSU athletic director Scott Woodward is out as AD. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says it was only a matter of time
Executive Deputy Athletic Director Verge Ausberry, who was a star linebacker for the Tigers in the 1980s, will act as interim AD and will lead the search for a new head football coach.
DOTD invites you to sign the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” pledge. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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This Halloween you’re urged to use extra caution as you go out – especially if you’re driving at night. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says pay extra attention when going into neighborhoods during the early evening hours.
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Fischer says when trick or treating, it’s best for kids to do so in packs, carry a flashlight and wear bright clothing.