LSU introduced New Iberia native and longtime athletic administrator Verge Ausberry as its interim athletics director. After a tumultuous week that saw the firing of head football coach Brian Kelly and the departure of athletics director Scott Woodward, Ausberry had this message for LSU fans…

Cut 3 (12) “…job done.”

Ausberry says his main priority is to find the best football coach that LSU can hire.

Congressman Steve Scalise will have a Democratic challenger in next year’s general election. Special education teacher Lauren Jewett is launching a campaign to unseat the nine-term incumbent.

Cut 11 (13) “…have to leave.”

So far, no one else, either Republican or Democrat, has declared his or her candidacy. The district is very heavily Republican.

It’s Halloween, and Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has some safety reminders. He says when trick or treating, it’s best for kids to do so in packs, carry a flashlight and wear bright clothing.

Cut 5 (11) “…keep you safer.”

DOTD wants you to sign the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” pledge. Seat belts save lives and Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says taking your eyes off the road to look at your phone or anything else can have disastrous results.

Cut 10 (08) “…or somebody else.”

You can sign the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” pledge on DOTD’s website. There’s also a link on their Facebook page.