Big day for hunters in the Sportsmans Paradise as dove season kicks off here in Louisiana.  Dove season marks the beginning of the state’s fall hunting schedule.  Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Richards Temple  says it’s looking like this will be a great start to the season.

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Temple also emphasizes the importance of adhering to daily bag limits, which are set at 15 doves per hunter per day.

It was the end of an era today in Lake Charles an iconic Lake Charles tower come down. The implosion of the Capitol One Tower took less than thirty seconds.  And was streamed live this morning at eight as the building, built in 1983, made its curtain call.  It was left damaged and desolate by Hurricane Laura’s 130 mile per hour plus winds four years ago. We’re told it will take several months to clean up the demolition site.

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The day is almost here – two days to go before the Saints get their 2024 season underway against the Carolina Panthers. Saints Coach Dennis Allen says he’s looking for another strong start.

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LSU football fans are hyped about the home opener tonight and they’re not the only ones.  Nicholls State head coach Tim Rebowe says his team is excited to take the field tonight in spite of the odds.  Rebowe says along with a huge payday, this game provides a great opportunity to get the word out about the school and the football team.

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Kick off is set for 6:30.