8:30 LRN Newscast November 9

LSU brings an offense that’s averaging 47 points a game into this afternoon’s SEC clash between the second-ranked Tigers and the third-ranked Crimson Tide. It’s possible Alabama Nick Saban will throw some new looks at LSU, Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron believes they’ll be able to handle it…
cut 28 (12) “…throughout the game”
Look for Alabama to put pressure on LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis leads the team with six sacks. Kick-off is at 2:30.

Today is also the final day of early voting. Make sure you bring a photo ID when you head to the polls. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says the process shouldn’t take long since it’s a short ballot…
cut 5 (09) “….moving very quickly”
Election day is a week from today.

The Edwards campaign has pounced on an apparent messaging disconnect between the Trump and Rispone campaigns about the state of the state economy…
cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

Love was in the air at Longway Tavern in New Orleans last night as Saints Coach Sean Payton reportedly proposed to his longtime girlfriend Skylene Montgomery during a private party. The proposal apparently came as a surprise to the former Miss West Virginia USA, who thought she was attending a toast for the 15th wedding anniversary of Saints owner Gayle Benson and her husband Tom.