Sports bars around the state will be packed for the big game between LSU and Alabama tomorrow. Co-founder of the Walk On’s chain Brandon Landry says he expects his establishments to be packed several hours before the game starts…:
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The 7pm SEC Showdown will be televised on CBS.

The popular Giant Omelette Celebration takes place in Vermilion Parish this weekend. One of the organizers, Liz Broussard, says the event began 31 years ago in Abbeville. She says the omelet will include 5,031 eggs and other delicious ingredients…:
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The celebration kicks off tomorrow and there is no admission and the 12 foot omelet is served to the public free of charge.

Early voting for the runoff election kicks off statewide Saturday. The marquee races on the ballot are for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. But Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there are other races on the ballot that still need to be decided…
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Early voting locations will be open from 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th with the exception of Sunday and Wednesday.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging Louisiana residents to be prepared for possible severe weather this weekend. The National Weather Service indicates much of the state is under a marginal risk of severe weather as a cold front enters the region. Forecasters are concerned about flooding as this will be at least the third episode of massive rain fall over the last month.