LSU’s new mascot, Mike VII, appears to be right at home and loving his new habitat on campus since being introduced Monday. Formerly Harvey, the tiger was donated to LSU by the Wild at Heart Wildlife Center in Okeechobee, Florida. Jeremy Hargett is the co-owner of the rescue facility. He says Harvey was originally bred as a “photo cub” to sell to zoos…:
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He says Dr. Baker instantly fell in love with Harvey, who will formally be introduced as Mike VII this afternoon during a ceremony.

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are keeping a close eye on the remnants of Tropical Storm Harvey as the disturbance could redevelop into a tropical depression over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday or Thursday. It’s unclear what impacts Louisiana might feel if a northern forecast trend continues.

Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton says a 7-year-old boy who shot his aunt two times for not feeding him will not be charged with a crime. He says Louisiana law states a child under the age of 10 cannot form intent, so they do not have the authority to file charges against the boy. He says the child has had some problems in the past…:
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Amanda Gipson is already home from the hospital and recovering from the two gunshot wounds.

Today Governor John Bel Edwards is slated to meet with new FEMA Administrator Brock Long. The governor’s communications director Richard Carbo says the two will hit on many issues, including the devastating flooding the state experienced in 2016…:
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