After more than 11 seasons, Les Miles is no longer the coach of the LSU Tigers. The decision was made Sunday to release Miles and Offensive Line coach Cam Cameron. Defensive lineman Ed Orgeron takes over as the interim head coach. Senior wide receiver Travin Dural of Breaux Bridge on what Coach “O” can bring to the team…:
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We’ll hear from Alleva today on the firing of Miles and the future with Orgeron at the helm.

Congressman Garret Graves of Baton Rouge has drafted legislation that aims to get people help faster after disasters. He says flood insurance companies typically have to give homeowners answers within 30 days and he wants the National Flood Insurance Program to do the same. He wants to get this measure pushed through quickly…:
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A 45-year-old Baton Rouge man walking on a roadway early Sunday morning was hit and killed according to police. They say Reginald Holden died after being struck by a Chevrolet Equinox.

It’s been 10 years since the Mercedes Benz Superdome reopened after Hurricane Katrina, as the Saints and Falcons prepare to kickoff tonight in New Orleans. Kathleen Blanco was governor at the time and says even though she was criticized for it, Saints owner Tom Benson promised if they could open the Superdome before the 2006 season, he wouldn’t move the franchise:
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She says the opening and win that night over the Falcons revived the city and she received many apologies afterwards.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent Sunday murder-suicide. It’s reported that 67-year-old Larry Townsend shot and killed 68-year-old Linda Townsend, his wife, before turning the gun on himself. JPSO is trying to determine a motive.

The Les Miles era at LSU is over. The Mad Hatter and Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron were terminated after the Tigers’ disappointing loss to Auburn. Safety Jamal Adams says Miles spoke with the team before he left…:
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A news conference will take place today at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the dismissal of Miles and the promotion of Ed Orgeron.

A new book about the murders of prostitutes in Jefferson Davis parish is surrounded by controversy. Ethan Brown, who wrote Murder on the Bayou, alleges Congressman Charles Boustany may have been involved with the women. Brown says Boustany’s response to the accusation is included in the book…:
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Boustany’s staff has dismissed the allegations against the congressman as “completely false.”

It’s been 10 years since the Superdome reopened after Hurricane Katrina as the Saints and Falcons prepare to kick off tonight…:
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State Police say a woman from Bastrop died after being hit by a vehicle driven by a 73-year-old man while she was trying to cross US Highway 165. They say William Hendrix Jr of Bastrop was traveling on 165 around 12:45am Sunday morning, when he struck the pedestrian, 38-year-old Lela Brandon. Brandon was taken to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Shocked and sad is the reaction from the LSU players over the firing of LSU Head Coach Les Miles and Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Congressman Garret Graves of Baton Rouge has introduced a bill that would help future disaster victims get assistance in a timely manner…:
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That’s what his proposal would change.

Tonight’s Saints-Falcons game marks the 10th anniversary of the Mercedes Benz Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco prioritized the repair of the iconic stadium. Blanco says the building’s roof was badly damaged and it was a symbol of despair for New Orleans. The former governor says despite criticism, she knew they could turn the dome into a symbol of victory…:
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She says that winning game September 25th, 2006 against the Falcons, was a rebirth of the city.

New Orleans Police say they arrested seven people in an otherwise uneventful demonstration over the Andrew Jackson statue in Jackson Square. An activist group said they were going to take the statue down, but the city warned that vandalizing public property is a crime. Take Em Down Nola backs plans to remove several local monuments to the Confederacy, and has complained about the city’s delay in taking them down.

LSU fans got a huge shock Sunday afternoon as they learned Head Coach Les Miles was terminated. The Mad Hatter had 114 wins, a BCS National Championship and two SEC championships over 12 years. Senior wide receiver Travin Dural of Breaux Bridge says he showed up to a 5:00 meeting yesterday and never thought he would be told that Miles was let go:
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South LaFourche High School and Northwestern State grad, Ed Orgeron, takes over as the interim head coach. The Tigers are now 2-2 following a horrible loss to Auburn on Saturday night, and they join Notre Dame as preseason top-10 teams to fall out of the AP Top 25 poll.

The ACLU of Louisiana is reacting to reports about a man who was arrested in Lafayette and charged with “flag desecration.” Charri Mohama was booked for allegedly being shown on tape burning an American flag, and tearing up another. In a release, the ACLU of Louisiana says it is not a crime to destroy or damage the flag.

Congressman Garret Graves has introduced a bill that would get flood insurance claims to people quicker. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Health officials says it’s okay to swim and fish in the Bogue Chitto River again, after being warned to stay away since mid-September when a breach at a Mississippi sewage plant dumped 1.3 million gallons of storm water-diluted sewage into the water.

Congressman Garret Graves is not pleased the proposal to get 500 million dollars in federal aid to assist flood victims is tied up in politics. The money is earmarked as disaster assistance for multiple states. Graves says he’s been trying to collect as many flood stories as he can so that he can get the message out to Congress how dire the situation in Louisiana is…:
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Former KKK Grand Wizard and U.S. Senate candidate David Duke is expected to be at protest in Jackson Square today where the activist group, Take Em Down NOLA, will push to remove the statue of Andrew Jackson. Duke’s website says he will be pushing to keep the monument up. But group member Malcom Suber says their position has always been to remove any monuments that represent white supremacy.
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Hunters for the Hungry is hosting their annual Cleanout your Freezer day tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. for hunters to donate last season’s game before the start of hunting season. H-F-H Executive Director Jimmy Anthony says there are 12 collection sites and to find one in your area visit hunters-the-number-4-hungry-louisiana-dot-org (hunters4hungrylouisiana.org). He says they are not collecting any meat over a year old.

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Over 100-thousand dollars has been donated to Livingston Parish Schools to help in the flood recovery process. Superintendent Rick Wentzel says the St. Tammany Parish School System really stepped up to help. He also says they received a massive donation from a big named celebrity.
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A New Orleans activist group has announced plans to take down the statue of Andrew Jackson during a protest Saturday. Don Molino has more…
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The Louisiana Department of Health has updated the number of Zika and West Nile cases in the state. There are now 26 confirmed cases of West Nile in Louisiana so far this year. There were no deaths linked to West Nile in 2016. There are 31 confirmed Zika cases in the state so far. All of the cases of Zika virus were travel related and there has been no local transmission.

Congressman Garret Graves says he’s upset that the proposal to get 500 million dollars in federal aid to flood victims is wrapped up in politics. Graves says when you look at the tens of thousands of people that need help getting back in their homes $500 million doesn’t go far.
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Graves says this money would be spread across 16 different major disasters…:

Livingston Parish Schools have received over 100-thousand dollars in donations to help teachers and students in the flood recovery. Superintendent Rick Wentzel says the St. Tammany Parish Public School system really stepped up.
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Wentzel says singer Taylor Swift also made a big donation.

Former KKK Klansman and candidate for U.S. Senate David Duke is expected to attend a protest today at Jackson Square aimed at removing the statue of Andrew Jackson. Duke posted on his website he will be present to try to stop the removal. The activist group Take Em Down Nola planned the protest and group member Malcom Suber says…
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The Advisory Council on Student Behavior finds more than one thousand kindergartners were suspended during last school year. New Orleans attorney and chairwoman of the council, Jennifer Coco, says the main reasons students are getting suspended is being disrespectful or disobedient. But she says she doesn’t believe kicking a student out of school will teach them to be more respectful.
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Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated that the proposal to get $500 million dollars in federal aid to flood victims is wrapped up in politics. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Buckwheat Zydeco, legendary accordionist and singer, passed away this morning of lung cancer at the age of 68. Stanley Dural, Jr, better known as Buckwheat, helped to introduce the Louisiana Zydeco music to the world. He performed during the 1996 summer Olympics closing ceremony, President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, and was featured on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Dural was diagnosed with lung cancer in January of 2013.