The Energy Information Administration says October gasoline consumption was the highest in month-to-month numbers since 2006…:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray”

Today the Louisiana Department of Education will release the 2016-2017 annual school performance scores – the last report graded on a curve. President for the Council for a Better Louisiana Barry Erwin says this will make the grades more accurate…:
Cut 14 (08) “taxpayers want”

There was some talk that LSU might begin starting freshman quarterback Myles Brennan, instead of Danny Etling who had some missed opportunities in the loss to Alabama. But Coach Ed Orgeron says that’s not happening. The Tigers have traditionally played poorly after a loss to the the Crimson Tide, but Coach O doesn’t expect that with this team…:
Cut 18 (14) “playing at home”
LSU plays Arkansas with an 11am kickoff in Tiger Stadium Saturday.

Louisiana Tech has a new bulldog mascot, Tech XXII. Vice President for Student Advancement Jim King says everyone agreed on getting another live mascot…:
CUT 9 (10) “to continue”
King says Tech XXII will likely attend anywhere from 40 to 50 events, with the occasional trip to campus just to visit students.