In the wake of heartbreaking news that Mike the Tiger’s cancer is spreading, LSU announces the search is on for a new live mascot. Mike’s veterinarian Dr. David Baker says they intend to find a young male tiger in need of a good home. He says many times the government places animals in sanctuaries and doesn’t provide the fund for their care…:
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But those who don’t want to see live tigers being used as mascots accuse LSU of fueling exotic animal trade.

Florida football officials believe they’ll still be able to host LSU in Gainesville on Saturday despite the approaching category 4 Hurricane Matthew. The Gators say they start time of 11am may have to change.
LSU Athletics spokesman Michael Bonnette says they are looking at all of the options..:
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More news is coming down today on this at noon.

The Transportation Department has outlined a plan it says works towards the federal government’s goal of zero traffic fatalities within the next 30 years. Louisiana Highway Safety Commissioner Dr. Katara Williams says self driving cars could eventually be a potential solution but it’s way too early to tell just yet…:
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She says they are working hard always to raise awareness about safe driving habits like buckling up, getting off your phone and not driving drunk.

Northwestern State University President Jim Henderson is expected to become the new president of the University of Louisiana System. He goes before the board today as the only candidate. Henderson says if the job didn’t allow him to continue to work with Northwestern, he wouldn’t even consider it. He says he cares about Louisiana’s universities and has ties to many…:
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Henderson has been the Northwestern president since January of 2015.