Lots of folks will be hitting the road this Labor Day weekend and the American Automobile Association says there’s a 1% increase over 2014. AAA spokesman Don Redman projects about 35 million Americans will be out traveling this weekend as the last summer getaway…:
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He attributes the increase in travelers to low gas prices giving consumers more disposable income.

It’s a big football weekend in Baton Rouge as LSU takes on McNeese State in Tiger Stadium. Unlike past years, there will no longer be post-game contra-flow on Nicholson. This year Burbank will be used for contraflow to help you leave campus. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette…:
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He says parking will no longer be allowed on Nicholson or Burbank.

The Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival takes place this weekend in Morgan City, but this year there’s not much to celebrate in either industry. Eric Gill has more…:
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State Police say a man from Columbia died late Thursday after the ATV he was driving was hit in Caldwell Parish. They say 31-year-old Jeffery Rogers of Columbia was traveling in a side by side ATV in the opposite lane of traffic on LA 4 and as he topped a hill, he was struck head on by a 2007 Dodge Ram truck. Rogers was not restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Roads are expected to be a bit crowded this Labor Day weekend with a predicted 35 million Americans traveling for the holiday. American Automobile Association spokesperson Don Redman says Louisiana’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.16. He says in another few weeks the statewide average should below two bucks…

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Redman says gas prices for a Labor Day holiday haven’t been this low since 2004.

Many Louisiana sportsman will stock up on new hunting supplies, free of state and local sales taxes, during the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday this weekend. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says firearms and ammunition are part of this tax exemption, but there are exclusions…

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The sales tax holiday runs through Monday.

Officials say four people are hospitalized after a fire broke out at a bio-diesel plant in Ascension Parish. Authorities report that the fire started around midnight at the Renewable Energy Group plant in Geismar. No other plants in the area were affected. Although it’s unclear the total number of people injured, they say injuries appear to be non-life threatening. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

LSU is asking fans attending football games this season to arrive to Tiger Stadium early and be patient when leaving. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Labor Day weekend is here and gas prices are as low as they’ve been for this time of the year since 2004. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Funeral services for Sunset Police Sergeant Henry Nelson will take place Saturday at Zion Traveler’s Church in Sunset. Sgt. Nelson was shot and killed in the line of duty responding to domestic disturbance that also claimed the life of Shameka Johnson. Harrison Lee Wiley faces murder and other charges involved with the incident. Funeral services will begin at 11AM and burial in the church cemetary will follow.

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday runs through Monday. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says says retailers across the state look forward to this holiday every single year…

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With hunting season beginning, Payton says many Louisiana sportsman are eager to buy new hunting supplies free of state and local sales taxes.

The Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival takes place this weekend in Morgan City, amidst troubling times for both industries. LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott doesn’t think the outlook for shrimp industry is very bright. On average, Louisiana shrimpers are only getting about $1.30 a pound for their catch because of a huge increase of imported shrimp. Scott says there are more shrimp buyers than shrimp sellers and buyers like the low prices…

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But Scott says there are indicators for a recovery in the oil and gas industry over the next couple of years.

More people are expected to hit the road this Labor Day weekend than last year’s. American Automobile Association spokesperson Don Redman says the average price in Louisiana is $2.16 for a gallon of regular gasoline, a dollar lower than last year, and that’s spurring a lot of families to take vacations…

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It’s projected about 35 million Americans will be out traveling this weekend for the unofficial end of summer.

The Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival takes place this weekend in Morgan City, even though both industries are struggling this year. But LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott says there are indicators for a recovery in the oil and gas industry over the next couple of years. He believes there are conditions that are going to get the price of oil back up…

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He doesn’t think the outlook for shrimp industry is as bright.

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says with hunting season beginning, many Louisiana sportsmen are eager to buy new hunting supplies, free of state and local sales taxes…

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The sales tax holiday runs through Monday. For more info go to revenue-dot-louisiana-dot-gov-slash-secondamendment.

LSU football starts this weekend and there are a few traffic changes fans need to know about if you’re heading to Tiger Stadium this season. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says street parking is not allowed on Nicholson or Burbank due to safety concerns, but public parking will be allowed this year at University Recreation Fields along River Road….

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Contraflow after the games will no longer be used on Nicholson Drive.

The Saints’ preseason comes to an end with a 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers last night at Lambeau Field. The Black and Gold was unable to hold on to their 10-0 halftime lead. New Orleans went 0-4 in the preseason, the first winless preseason for the team since 1971. The Saints have to cut their roster down to 53-players by 3PM Saturday. New Orleans opens the regular season September 13th at Arizona.

In state high school football action…Warren Easton upended the defending Division I state champ Jesuit 34-21. It was Vermilion Catholic over Catholic of New Iberia 35-12. Jennings edged Kinder 41-40. Central Catholic doubled up St. John 54-27. Huntington squeaked by Mansfield 22-21. Ascension Catholic defeated Point Coupee Catholic 53-25. Ville Platte shut out Mamou 30-0.

Running back Kody Sutton ran for two touchdowns in the second half as Southeastern Louisiana defeated Northwestern State 34-20. Lions quarterback D’Shale Landor rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown. The Demons trailed 13-6 at the half but couldn’t keep up with Southeastern as the Lions tallied 21 second half points. Southeastern Louisiana has now won 11 straight games against in-state conference opponents.

Duke crushed Tulane 37-7. Quarterback Thomas Sirk lit up the Green Wave defense passing for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tulane will travel to face Georgia Tech on September 12th.

Les Miles is hoping his youngest son will one day play for him at LSU. Tigers recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson has offered Ben Miles a scholarship to play at LSU. Miles is a fullback for the Catholic High Bears in Baton Rouge. Coach Miles says the scholarship offer is deserving…

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Miles had trouble convincing two of his other children to stay close to home for college.

The Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival takes place this weekend in Morgan City, but this year there’s not much to celebrate in either industry. LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott says both industries are really suffering this year…

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But Scott says there are indicators for a recovery in the oil and gas industry over the next couple of years.

The number of people out on the road this Labor Day weekend is expected to increase over last year’s Labor Day holiday. American Automobile Association spokesperson Don Redman projects about 35 million Americans will be out traveling this weekend as the last hurrah of the summer months….

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He says the average gas price in Louisiana is $2.16 for a gallon of regular gasoline, the lowest since 2004.

LSU football starts this weekend and there are a few traffic changes for fans to know about if you’re heading to the game. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says contraflow after the games will no longer be used on Nicholson Drive, but they plan to utilize Burbank Drive more, which is a four-lane road, to help fans exit campus…

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Bonnette says people need to understand, traffic isn’t going to go away but they’re trying to manage it to the best of their ability.

The first meeting of a legislative task force studying the economic impact of illegal immigration on Louisiana taxpayers was held today at the Capitol. Eric Gill has more…
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The Calcasieu Parish D-A’s office says they will seek the death penalty against Kevin Daigle. He’s the man who is accussed of killing Louisiana State Trooper Steven Vincent, who authorities say was trying to assist Daigle after he drove off the road near Lake Charles.

Les Miles is hoping his youngest son will one day play for him at LSU. Tigers recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson has offered Ben Miles a scholarship to play at LSU. Miles is a fullback for the Catholic High Bears in Baton Rouge. And Coach says the scholarship offer is deserving:
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A big story today nationally, was a federal judge’s decision to lift a four-game suspension against Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as part of the league’s deflategate investigation. Local legal analyst Chick Foret explains why…
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Foret says based on this decision, Saints Coach Sean Payton could file a lawsuit against the league in an attempt to recoup the salary he lost when suspended for the bountygate investigation. But Foret does not think Payton would be successful.

The Calcasieu DA’s Office says they plan to seek the death penalty for a man accused of the first degree murder of State Trooper Steven Vincent. They say Kevin Daigle was indicted today on the charges for killing the cop and also second degree murder in the death of his roommate.

The couple who allegedly killed a Zachary man because he assaulted the woman throughout her childhood has been indicted on second degree murder charges. 21-year-old Jace Crehan and 18-year-old Brittany Monk, both of Walker, allegedly killed 47-year-old Robert Noce. Legal analyst Tim Meche says Monk will have to prove that she feared for her life because of the sexual abuse…:
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Monk pleaded not guilty this morning.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says the man who was hit by an 18-wheeler on I-12 this morning walked into traffic on purpose and died by suicide. The identity of the 34-year-old man is not being released.

A Carenco man died Wednesday night after being hit by a train according to Lafayette Police. They say 24-year-old Calrence Tezeno Jr. died on scene.

Triumph campaigns has released a new poll on the Louisiana Governor’s race. In the survey conducted between September 1st and 2nd, Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards are tied with 31% support, Republican Scott Angelle has 14%, Republican Jay Dardenne has 13% and 11% remain undecided.

Football coach Les Miles is known as a good recruiter, but can he convince his youngest son to come to LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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