When LSU and Ole Miss take the field tonight they’ll be doing so for the 115^th time since 1894, but never have the emotions been higher in this rivalry. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The calendar says Fall starts next week, but it’s still hot. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures this weekend will be in the 90s and it will be warm for the LSU-Ole Miss game…

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Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is not in support of President Trump’s proposal to give every adult American five-thousand dollars if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress after the mid-term elections. Cassidy says the dividend checks will add to the country’s out-of-control debt…

Cut 9 (06)  “…oppose it.”

Cassidy says if you want Americans to have more money, reduce health care costs.

A Friday night high school football game between the Oberlin Tigers and Centerville Bulldogs was canceled at halftime following a fight involving members of Oberlin’s coaching staff. According to Oberlin Police Chief Grady Haynes, head coach Robert Etheridge and assistant coach Jaden Brasseaux got into an argument on the sidelines before halftime, then exchanged punches in the locker room, where a desk was also overturned. The incident occurred during Oberlin’s Homecoming festivities. Centerville was declared the winner, 36-6.

Louisiana Sports dot net is reporting LSU Quarterback Sam Leavitt is dealing with back spasms but did return to practice this morning. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau believes if Leavitt is not available Saturday against Ole Miss the Tigers will need to rely on their defense to stop the Rebels and keep the score low…

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The daughter of LSU football coach Lane Kiffin, Landry Kiffin, took to social media to express her sadness and disappointment over being the punchline of a sexual joke by Ole Miss students. Kiffin, who is a 21-year-old student at Ole Miss, says she understands emotions are running high but there are banners hanging from homes in Oxford that portrays her in a negative light…

Cut 11 (09) “…not be okay”

Two candidates in the Sixth District congressional race are trading allegations over where they live. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Plans are being made to bring a new National U-S Space Force Academy to New Orleans.

According to The White House the academy is designed to prepare graduates for careers in

the U-S military, civil and broader space enterprise through hands-on technical education

focused on leadership and public service.

The daughter of LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin is speaking out after becoming the target of vulgar sexual jokes in Oxford.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Walker Police discovered a large number of deceased cats and many in obvious distress when responding to an animal cruelty complaint. Officers found that the felines did not have food or water and the temperature in the building was near 100 degrees. Walk P-D has arrested 29 year old Madison Colello on animal cruelty charges.

Outgoing U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says he will not get involved in the U-S Senate race between Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis. That means Cassidy, who finished third in the U-S Senate Republican Primary, is expecting Letlow to win easily on November third over Davis…

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LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is doubtful on the SEC availability report with back spasms. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he showed no signs of injury against LA Tech, but Kiffin does have a history of gamesmanship.

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Schools are subject to a 25-thousand-dollar fine from the SEC for its first offense of providing misleading information on the report. The Tigers play Ole Miss Rebels Saturday night in a much anticipated top 10 matchup.

Louisiana child care providers say rising costs and staffing shortages are putting increasing pressure on their ability to stay open and serve families. A new poll from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found more than 600 early childhood education providers are absorbing higher costs, but Chief of Research and Policy Heather Cope says that’s not sustainable long term…

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Cope says nearly three-fourths of child care providers said they were worried about being able to afford to operate over the next six months.

A school bus crashed in Grant Parish on Friday evening. According to Sheriff Steven McCain, 21 students were on board and 19 were sent to a hospital, with most going to Rapides Regional Medical Center. Two students had to be airlifted to a Shreveport-area trauma center. There are no confirmed fatalities.

Number-eight LSU hosts Louisiana Tech tonight at 6:30. The Tigers beat the Bulldogs 23-7 last year, but both teams look a lot different this time around. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin says they need to be prepared for their best.

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If a trip to the OMV is in your plans for Monday, you’ll need to reschedule – all offices statewide will be closed. Over the weekend, the office will be installing new systems to handle driver’s license and reinstatement transactions. OMV Commissioner Keith Neal says those who had booked appointments for Monday already know not to show up.

Cut 3 (08) “…and to reschedule.”