Tropical Storm Michael will likely become a hurricane very soon and it will make its way into the southern Gulf of Mexico later today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Michael could be become a Category Two hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico as it eyes an eventual landfall along the Florida panhandle…
cut 5 (09) “…grim reminder”
Keim says Michael will also help to bring cool air into Louisiana, which should arrive on Thursday.

The November election to crown a new Secretary of State is less than a month away, but there has not been much campaigning. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the candidates for this gig do not see many donations.
Cut 10 (05) “…is almost non-existent.“
The election takes place November 6 and six of the nine candidates appear today at the Baton Rouge Press Club.

Drew Brees heads into tonight’s game against Washington just 201 yards shy of the all-time passing yards record. Brees’ first NFL experience was a 2001 preseason game in Miami, where he says he stared starry eyed up into the rafters at the passing records held by Dan Marino, who then held the all-time passing yards record. He says he never could imagine one day that might be him.
Cut 13 (11) “…a starter“
The heart and soul of the Black and Gold has thrown for 71,740 yards in his career.

LSU has fallen out of the Top 10 after suffering its first loss on Saturday as the Florida Gators scored two fourth quarter touchdowns to beat the Tigers 27-19. The Bayou Bengals fell eight spots to number 13 in the A-P poll. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says it was a tough loss
Cut 16 (10) “.. job done.”
LSU hosts 2nd ranked Georgia on Saturday.