Expectations were not high heading into this season among the LSU fan base, but LSU’s impressive win over Miami and big move up the rankings has resulted in an increase in sales for LSU merchandise. Owner of the Purple and Gold Sports Shop, Pat Randazza expects an uptick in sales for at least the next couple of weeks…
Tropical Storm Gordon had little effect on Louisiana. The storm made landfall last night near the Alabama-Mississippi line. State Climatologist Barry Keim says portions of the state will still see much-needed rainfall.
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A Baton Rouge man who’d been accused of attempted murder of a police officer during a traffic stop last month has had his charges dropped by the DA. The officer says while retreating, 21-year-old Raheem Howard fired at him, but the DA says there’s just not enough evidence to back that up. Howard’s lawyer, Ron Haley says the department is in need of additional reforms.
A conference committee began discussions on a new Farm Bill today on Capitol Hill, with Republicans pushing for major reforms to food stamp eligibility. Congressman Ralph Abraham says part of the food stamp reform effort is a push to provide additional financial support for SNAP beneficiaries who want to pursue job training or advance their education.