WVUE-TV reports the US Department of Education is investigating how LSU handles cases of rape and sexual assault. New Orleans state Senator JP Morrell has been an advocate when it comes to legislation requiring college campuses to do a better job in reporting sexual assaults. He says many universities find the issue overwhelming…:
CUT 13 (09) “not an issue”

The two candidates for governor are in Baton Rouge today holding press conferences. Democrat John Bel Edwards got the endorsement of the Louisiana Sheriffs Association and Assumption Sheriff Mike Waguespack says Edwards will bring integrity to the governor’s office…:
CUT 4 (12) “of Louisiana”
Vitter is expected to announce this afternoon he’s been endorsed by the NFIB.

A flash flood watch is in effect for south west and central Louisiana throughout Halloween. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says a lot of rain is moving in from the west bringing at least two to four inches of rain along with the chance of severe weather, including tornadoes…:
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He adds that it’s good that many parishes changed trick or treat to tonight just in case the severe weather drags on.

LSU has released the Tigers 2016 football schedule and it features seven games in Tiger Stadium. LSU begins the season September 3rd in Green Bay to take on the University of Wisconsin. The Tigers will welcome Jacksonville State, Mississippi State, Missouri, Southern Miss, Ole Miss, Alabama and South Alabama to Death Valley. The team will face Auburn, Florida, Arkansas and Texas A&M on the road.