4:30 PM Newscast Nov 7

Will there be a live tiger in Tiger Stadium for LSU’s huge game against Alabama? That’s what the Louisiana Illuminator is reporting, saying it will NOT be Mike the Tiger who’s housed in the habitat outside the stadium. Ponchatoula Senator Bill Wheat tells the Illuminator that the tiger is being brought in from another state, with sources saying the state is Florida. At this time, we have not been able to independently verify the report or whether LSU will even allow the tiger into the stadium. Multiple attempts to reach the university have gone unanswered.

President-Elect Donald Trump holds a strong mandate and influence over the Republican-controlled Senate. With the GOP’s majority in the Senate, Republican U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy will play a significant role in tax policy and trade, potentially impacting both domestic economic policies and international trade relations.

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Debate is underway at the State Capitol on Governor Jeff Landry’s tax plan. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Lawmakers have until November 25th to consider Governor Landry’s tax overhaul proposal in this special legislative session. Chalmette Representative Mike Bayham says given the complexity of the proposal and all of its components, that likely will not be enough time to consider everything.

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