Today is game day at LSU and the school is putting some extra tailgate policies in place a week after freshman Max Gruver died in an alleged hazing incident. For today, all Greek organizations will be barred from gathering on the parade grounds on campus. The groups can resume activities tomorrow, but the university says there will still be a crack down at future tailgates.

Meanwhile, Governor John Bel Edwards sent a letter to public university leaders across the state, asking them to review their hazing, alcohol, and drug policies for student organizations. He does not want to see another student die as a result of a possible hazing incident…:
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He asked leaders to report back to him by October 29.

Tomorrow marks the 12-year anniversary of Hurricane Rita, the last major hurricane to hit Louisiana. Don Molino has more…:
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Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day. Joel Courtney with the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says if you normally don’t have opportunities to fish or hunt, then come to one of these celebrations..:
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Events are taking place today at rifle ranges in West Monroe, Woodworth and Haughton, plus the Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge.

More and more high school students have been getting drunk at LSU tailgates, and East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore is letting schools know to spread the word that law enforcement will increase their presence on campus as a result. He says he wants LSU tailgating to remain a safe atmosphere…:
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Meanwhile Governor John Bel Edwards is requesting university officials to review their hazing, drug and alcohol abuse policies, in the wake of the death of 18-year-old Max Gruver at a fraternity. Edwards does not want to see another student die as a result of a possible hazing incident…
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The first police report on Gruver’s death was released by LSU-PD and indicates the freshman was found unresponsive at the fraternity house, then later pronounced dead at a hospital.

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Sunday marks the 12-year anniversary of Hurricane Rita making landfall near the Texas-Louisiana boarder. State Climatologist Barry Keim says nationwide it’s a forgotten storm, because of the destruction left behind by Hurricane Katrina, but Rita had higher maximum sustained winds and…:
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Keim says Rita even re-flooded parts of New Orleans.

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating by hosting four events to get people outdoors. L-D-W-F spokesperson Joel Courtney says if you don’t have opportunities to fish or hunt, then come to one of these celebrations…:
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Events celebrating all Sportsman’s Paradise has to offer outdoors will take place in Baton Rouge, Haughton, Woodworth and West Monroe.

Governor John Bel Edwards is requesting a review of campus policies regarding hazing and alcohol. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Meanwhile the initial investigative report in Gruver’s case has been released by LSU-PD. It states that the 18-year-old had been found unresponsive at the at the Phi Delta Theta house “after a night of drinking.” It also says that Gruver was driven to a hospital in a private vehicle where he was pronounced dead on September 13th. The coroner previously said it would be some weeks before tests came back showing how much alcohol Gruver had in his system.

A Breaux Bridge Police Officer is under arrest amid allegations he was engaging in sexual relations with a 16-year-old juvenile. State Police Master Trooper Brooks David says they investigated the case against 29-year-old Craig David…:
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Officer David was charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor and malfeasance in office.

Hunters for the Hungry is hosting their annual “Clean out your Freezer Day” to benefit food banks throughout Louisiana. Hunters with leftover meat are encouraged to donate before they stock up this hunting season. H-F-H Executive Director Jimmy Anthony says the food is then donated…:
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The event takes place Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

Governor John Bel Edwards has asked university officials across the state to review their hazing policies, plus alcohol and drug abuse policies. This was in response to the death of 18 year old Maxwell Gruver, an LSU student who died last with a high amount of alcohol in his body. Governor Edwards says….
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State Police are investigating a fiery crash in St. Landry parish on Thursday night that claimed the lives of two people. Master Trooper Brooks (DAH-VEED) David says officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver did not stop and in fleeing the police failed to negotiate a curve on US highway 167 by Belle Ridge Road.
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Identification of the vehicle’s occupants are yet to be determined due to the excessive impact and fire damage of the crash.
Sunday marks the 12th anniversary of Hurricane Rita striking Louisiana. Don Molino has more.
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A New Orleans candidate for mayor has been charged with lewd conduct in Santa Monica, California, according to multiple reports. Businessman and mayoral candidate Frank Scurlock said he has no idea what he is being charged with. Santa Monica Chief Deputy City Attorney Terry White says Scurlock was allegedly caught masturbating by an Uber driver taking him to a hotel in West Hollywood on Feb. 10. Scurlock’s arraignment is set for October 16th with is just two days after the mayoral primary.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore sent an email to local school administrators alerting them that police have seen an increase in possession of alcohol and intoxication among high school students at LSU home games. Moore says law enforcement agencies that provide security on LSU game days will increase their presence…
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Last week, an 18-year-old fraternity pledge died in what officials believe was a hazing incident involving alcohol.

A dozen years ago this Sunday, hurricane Rita made landfall.  It was the last major hurricane to make a direct hit to Louisiana. It still ranks seventh for highest maximum sustained winds, which was 180 miles per hour.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says, Rita was also a relatively quick moving storm.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has four events on Saturday to promote ‘National Hunting and Fishing Day.’  L-D-W-F spokesperson Joel Courtney these events are at rifle ranges in Haughton, Woodworth, and West Monroe, as well as the Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge.

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Plus Sunday is “Clean Out Your Freezer Day” organized by the ‘Hunters for the Hungry.’  Hunters donate their surplus meat before they add to it this coming hunting season.  It began nearly 25 years ago when a group of hunters thought it was a shame to waste so much of last year’s frozen game.  Hunters For the Hungry Executive Director Jimmy Anthony says the event keeps growing in popularity each year.

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For collection sites, visit Hunters, the number four, hungry Louisiana-dot-org.

In response to last week’s death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver, the LSU fraternity pledge, who died in a suspected hazing incident involving alcohol, Governor John Bel Edwards is requesting that universities review their hazing policies. Edwards does not want to see another student die as a result of hazing….
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Edwards says it’s up to the state to ensure students who attend a Louisiana university are safe from harm.

Arizona Senator John McCain has announced he opposes the health care bill that’s co-authored by Louisiana’s senior senator Bill Cassidy. In a statement, McCain says we could do better working together, Republicans and Democrats. D-C observers say McCain’s opposition is a significant setback in Cassidy’s efforts to get the legislation passed this month.

A Breaux Bridge police officer is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a juvenile. Twenty-nine-year-old Craig David has been charged with carnal knowledge of juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor and malfeasance. Master State Trooper Brooks David says it’s a shame when LSP has to arrest someone sworn to protect the public…
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David was booked into the St. Martin Parish Detention Center.

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating by hosting four events to get people outdoors. L-D-W-F spokesperson Joel Courtney says if you don’t have opportunities to fish or hunt, then come to one of these celebrations…
cut 13 (08) “….hunter educators”
Courtney says the events are at rifle ranges in West Monroe, Woodworth and Haughton, plus the Waddill Willdlife Refuge in Baton Rouge.

More and more high school students have been getting drunk at LSU tailgates, and East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore is letting schools know to spread the word that law enforcement will increase their presence on campus as a result. He says he wants LSU tailgating to remain a safe atmosphere…:
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Meanwhile Governor John Bel Edwards is requesting university officials to review their hazing, drug and alcohol abuse policies, in the wake of the death of 18-year-old Max Gruver. Hays it’s up to the state to ensure students who attend a Louisiana university are safe from harm…:
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Hospital tests show Gruver had a high level of alcohol in his system.

A Breaux Bridge Police Officer is under arrest amid allegations he was engaging in sexual relations with a 16-year-old juvenile. State Police is investigating and Master Trooper Brooks David says Breaux Bridge Police Chief Rollie Cantu contacted LSP detectives about the claims against 29-year-old Craig David…:
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Officer David was charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor and malfeasance in office.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is encouraging residents to take part in National Hunting and Fishing Day tomorrow (Saturday.) LDWF spokesman Joel Courtney says events celebrating all Sportsman’s Paradise has to offer outdoors will take place in Baton Rouge, Haughton, Woodworth and West Monroe.

Sunday marks the 12-year anniversity of Hurricane Rita making landfall near the Texas-Louisiana boarder. State Climatologist Barry Keim says nationwide it’s a forgotten storm, because of the destruction left behind by Hurricane Katrina, but Rita had higher maximum sustained winds and ….
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Keim says Rita even re-flooded parts of New Orleans. But he says the hardest hit areas were low-lying communities in southwest Louisiana….
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Rita is the last major hurricane to hit Louisiana. It still ranks number four all-time for lowest amtospheric pressure and seventh for highest maximum sustained winds, which was 180-miles per hour. Keim says Rita was also relatively a quick moving storm…
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Governor John Bel Edwards is requesting a review of campus policies regarding hazing and alcohol. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A Grambling State student is recovering after he was shot in the arm by another man and the search for the shooter is ongoing. A university spokesperson says the shooting occurred last night when a student let a man in his dorm, an agrument ensued and the student was shot in the left arm. The victim underwent surgery at University Health Shreveport.

Sunday marks the 12-year anniversary of Hurricane Rita, the last major hurricane to hit Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Rita made its mark on southwest Louisiana…
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Rita still ranks number four all-time for lowest atmospheric pressure and seventh for highest maximum sustained winds, which was 180-miles per hour.

State Police arrested a Breaux Bridge police officer on charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Authorities say Breaux Bridge Police Chief Rollie Cantu contacted LSP detectives about alleged sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old juvenile by one of his officers. The investigation led to the arrest of 29-year-old Craig David.