8:30 LRN Newscast

Trick or Treaters will have to bundle up tonight as this will be one of the colder Halloweens we’ve experienced. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the wind can cut right through if you don’t have enough layers on…
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The gusty winds and low humidity also produces dangerous fire weather conditions.

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer says drivers need to be extra vigilant as Trick or Treaters will be out tonight…
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Fischer says trick or treaters should walk against traffic, wear bright colors and you’re safer in a group.

According to candy-store-dot-com, Lemonheads are the most popular candy in Louisiana. A bit of a surprise if you ask me. Reese’s Cups are the most popular candies in the U-S, followed by M-and-M’s.

The Sugar Bowl is actively seeking money from the business community to make sure the annual bowl game remains one of the upper tier bowl games when the college football playoff expands to 12 teams next year. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says the Sugar Bowl is only guaranteed to host a quarterfinal game following the 2024 and 25 seasons, beyond that it’s unknown…
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For more information go to supportthesugarbowl.com.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says starting defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo and starting cornerback Zy Alexander will not play this Saturday against Alabama. Also corners Duce Chestnut and Denver Harris remain inactive. Kelly says several freshmen corners need to be ready…
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Kick-off is at 6:45.