A little good news for Florida Gators fans as they’ll get to enjoy the number one ranked tailgating destination in the SEC today.  That’s according to the website RV Trader.  Scott Smith, a tailgating expert with RV Trader, says many factors landed LSU at the top, including Louisiana’s world-famous cuisine.

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With tonight’s match up on deck, the LSU rush attack comes in at 85^th in the country, averaging just 118 yards on the ground a game. Head coach Brian Kelly knows the overall offense needs to be better and he says that he wants to make sure that his team wins the line of scrimmage when it plays Florida tonight.

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Kick-off this evening is set for 6:30

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The case of the stolen Abraham Lincoln statue appears to be solved, but the statue is in pieces, and its owner is upset. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found Friday in a wooded area off River Road.  Deputies say the identity of the individual and the manner of death remain unknown at this time.

A police chief in a small city in Rapides Parish finds himself on the other side of the law. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Someone vandalized a sidewalk outside the headquarters of the Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters Thursday night, spray painting the word “murderers” in red.  Executive Director and East Baton Rouge School Board member Dadrius Lanus posted a photo on social media, calling the incident fear-mongering at its best.

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With sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green listed as a game-time decision with an MCL sprain, LSU will have to rely heavily on Bauer Sharp to be effective against Florida tonight. Head coach Brian Kelly likes the traits and intensity Sharp brings to the field each week.

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And on Sunday, the Saints defense will have to contain one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league in 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Linebacker Demario Davis says that McCaffrey’s versatility makes it difficult for defenses to stop him.

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The shooting death of Charlie Kirk has rocked the country and the political landscape. Kirk’s murder, along with the deadly shootings of two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota this summer, underscore a very tense political climate gripping the country. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says people need to stop viewing each other as enemies and says it’s up to lawmakers at all levels to start setting the example.

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Registered voters in Louisiana will soon get a letter from the Secretary of State informing them about the change to closed party primaries next year for several political races.  Deputy Secretary for the Secretary of State’s office Joel Watson says party affiliation is key to participating in party primaries.

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Former NFL stars and basketball coaches who won a lot of games highlight the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class. Andre Champagne reports.

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Construction is back underway this week on the future Buc-ee’s in Lafayette.  The most recent estimates project an opening date sometime in 2028.  The Lafayette Buc-eyes will be one of the largest locations in the Gulf South at about 74-thousand square feet.

The deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk threatens to turn the heat up on an already volatile political climate. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The first degree murder trial of a man accused of killing a Baton Rouge woman and streaming it live on social media three years ago began yesterday. 34 year old Janice David was stabbed 32 times, choked, and hit with a tire iron.  If convicted, Earl Johnson would spend the rest of his life in prison.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded has not guilty to federal corruption charges. Cantrell was released on her own recognizance and was given a series of pre-trial conditions, including travel restrictions. Cantrell may, however, travel elsewhere within the U.S. with prior approval, and Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says he doesn’t think that will be a problem in Cantrall’s last four months in office.

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Households with registered voters will soon receive a letter from the Secretary of State informing them about the change to closed party primaries next year. Deputy Secretary for the Secretary of State’s office Joel Watson explains the big change.

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The political world is shaken following yesterday’s shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Kirk’s murder, along with the deadly shootings of two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota this summer, underscore the very tense political climate gripping the country. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says people need to stop viewing their fellow Americans as their enemies.

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As expected, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says Cantrell was released on her own recognizance and was given a series of pre-trial conditions, including travel restrictions.

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The Secretary of State’s Office is beginning an education campaign to inform voters about next April’s closed party primaries. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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After months of delays, construction is back underway this week on the future Buc-ee’s in Lafayette. The site once again active with dirt work.  The most recent projections project an opening date sometime in 2028.  But once complete, the Lafayette Buc-eyes will be one of the largest locations in the Gulf South at about 74-thousand square feet.

When it comes to budgeting money, Louisianans apparently aren’t that good at it. That’s according to a new study by WalletHub, which ranks Louisiana as the second worst state in the country in money budgeting, trailing only Mississippi. According to the study, Louisiana is near the bottom when it comes to debt, credit, and savings and many pay only the minimum on their credit cards.  Analyst Chris Lupo says it’s a by-product of the state’s relatively low median income.

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Some news on the progress of the new 2.3-billion-dollar Lake Charles I-10 bridge project Johnathan Hill told the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury construction should start early next year, with a finish date set for 2030 . Hill says the new bridge will require a toll, but not until a year after the bridge opens.

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State Police are investigating a trooper involved shooting that happened in Lafourche Parish yesterday afternoon. Investigators say it all began with an attempted traffic stop that led to a pursuit that ended on a dead-end road in Houma.  We’re told that’s when a passenger exited the vehicle, was shot by the trooper and pronounced dead at the scene.  Officials say the suspect driver then fled again…put was apprehended when the pursuit ended in a crash a short time later.

People who live near Smitty’s Supply in Roseland are getting frustrated at what they say is a lack of progress in the cleanup effort after that explosion August 22nd. Pat Mashburn says he wakes up every morning to the stench of oil and diesel; and for the last two weeks, he’s seen no change in the amount of oil coating the Tanpipahoa River. Mashburn says he’s especially frustrated by what he says is a relative lack of communication from environmental officials.

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The explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland happened more than two weeks ago, and people who live near the site are getting frustrated at what they say is a lack of progress in the cleanup effort. Pat Mashburn says he wakes up every morning to the stench of oil and diesel; and there doesn’t seem to be any less oil in the Tangipahoa River just after the explosion.  He says people who live near the explosion site face long-term environmental damage with no relief in sight.

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A new study by WalletHub ranks Louisiana as the second worst state in the country when it comes to budgeting money.   In devising its rankings, WalletHub examined 12 key indicators of budgeting habits, and Analyst Chris Lupo on where Louisiana landed on some of them.

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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has received an update on the new Lake Charles I-10 bridge project. Andre Champagne has the story.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has started the legal process in the state’s attempt to reinstate the death sentence for convicted killer Dale Dewayne Craig. Craig was convicted in the 1992 shooting death of LSU freshmen Kipp Gullet after stealing his vehicle.

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Craig was a few days shy of his 18^th birthday when the crime took place and can not be put to death because of a 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning capital punishment for those who were 17 or younger at the time of the crime..

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has started the legal process in the state’s attempt to reinstate the death sentence for convicted killer Dale Dewayne Craig. In 1992, Craig fired three bullets through the head of LSU freshmen student Kipp Gullet after stealing his vehicle.  Craig was a few days shy of his 18^th birthday when the crime took place and canot be put to death because of a 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling  banning capital punishment for those who were 17 or younger at the time of the crime.

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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has received an update on the new 2.3-billion-dollar Lake Charles I-10 bridge project which is in the design phase now and is prepping to begin construction early next year. The new Lake Charles I-10 bridge will take several years to construct, but Hill says that it is expected to be ready for use by 2030.

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A new report suggests Louisianans apparently aren’t that good at budgeting money. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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People who live near Smitty’s Supply in Roseland are getting frustrated at what they say is a lack of progress in the cleanup effort after that explosion August 22nd. Pat Mashburn says he wakes up every morning to the stench of oil and diesel; and for the last two weeks, he’s been conducting a test with a paper towel to see how much oil is in the Tangipahoa River.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is seeking to reinstate the death sentence of a convicted killer who fatally shot an LSU student in 1992. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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State Police are investigating a trooper involved shooting that happened in Lafourche Parish yesterday afternoon. Investigators say it all began with an attempted traffic stop that led to a pursuit that ended on a dead-end road in Houma.  We’re told that’s when a passenger exited the vehicle, was shot by the trooper and pronounced dead at the scene.  Officials say the suspect driver then fled again…put was apprehended when the pursuit ended in a crash a short time later.
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When it comes to budgeting money, Louisianans apparently aren’t that good at it. That’s according to a new study by WalletHub, which ranks Louisiana as the second worst state in the country in money budgeting, ranking ahead of only Mississippi. Analyst Chris Lupo says you can blame that in part on Louisiana’s relatively low median income.

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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has received an update on the new 2.3-billion-dollar Lake Charles I-10 bridge project. Project spokesman Johnathan Hill says that it’s currently in the design phase and is prepping for construction, which will start early next year.

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The new Lake Charles I-10 bridge will take several years to construct, but Hill says that it is expected to be ready for use by 2030.