Thousands of LSU fans have made their way into the Oxford area. Record crowds are expected for the top-10 clash between LSU and Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin’s homecoming. Sally Steil with the LSU Alumni Association is there…

Cut 3 (12) “…into Oxford.”

Tomorrow night’s kick off is 6:49.

Outgoing U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says he does not support 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. He says the dividend will cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars…

Cut 10 (10) “…other things.”

The game that has been talked about for months is finally here as seventh ranked LSU visits eighth ranked Ole Miss in a huge matchup to begin the SEC schedule for both teams. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is aware of the abilities of the Rebels two big playmakers on offense, Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy…

Cut 12 (15) “…up front.”

The Saints are on the road on Sunday to play Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Zay Flowers, who had 150 receiving yards last week, is doubtful to play with a hamstring injury. But Coach Kellen Moore says they still need to be ready for him….

Cut 15 (10) different things”

Kick off on Sunday is at noon.

LSU and Ole Miss are meeting for the 115^th time since 1894 on Saturday night, never have the emotions been higher in this rivalry. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s enrollment is down two and a half percent from last fall as there are about 400 less students attending the school. One of the reasons for the decline. The university said nearly 300 students were removed from the school because they did not meet academic progress requirements or paid required fees.

President Trump said this week if that Republicans maintain control of Congress after the midterm elections, every adult American would receive a five-thousand dollar check. Several Republican lawmakers are not on board with this idea. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not endorsed it. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says dividend checks will increase the cost of living as it will raise borrowing costs and inflation…

Cut 11 (09) “…the country.”

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

Afternoon highs are still in the 90s as the official start of Fall is next week, but LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says humidity levels have dropped, making it a little more tolerable to be outside….

Cut 8 (08) “…over the summer’

If you are heading to football games in Lafayette, Monroe or Oxford on Saturday, it will be warm, but no chance of rain.

All of the talking is almost over and tomorrow seventh ranked LSU and eighth ranked Ole Miss will finally play football. Emotions will be high as Tigers coach Lane Kiffin makes his return to Ole Miss, a school he coached at for six years. Ole Miss Coach Pete Goulding says whoever executes the best will win…

Cut 13 (12) “…win the game.”

Sally Stiel, with the LSU Alumni Association, ays Tiger Nation can relate to how Rebels fans feel after facing Nick Saban at Alabama for all those years. She knows emotions are high in Oxford, but she hopes that won’t stop anyone from having a good time.

Cut 5 (10) “…be there.”

LSU and Ole Miss kick off at 6:30.

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 the five-thousand-dollar dividend will cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars.

Next week marks the official start of fall, but our afternoon highs are still in the 90s. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there is a sign that fall is right around the corner and that is the humidity level has dropped and morning are in the upper 60s and lower 70s…

Cut 7 (08) “..in place.”

The wait is almost over. LSU is just one day away from taking on Ole Miss, and Tiger fans are hitting the road. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has this message for fans who will be in Oxford this weekend…

Cut 8 (07) “….get to”

President Trump said this week if that Republicans maintain control of Congress after the midterm elections, every adult American would receive a five-thousand dollar check. Several Republican lawmakers are not on board with this idea. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not endorsed it. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says dividend checks will increase the cost of living as it will raise borrowing costs and inflation…

Cut 11 (09) “…the country.”

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

The Ragin Cajuns football team is  back home tomorrow night to host the U-A-B who is -and-1 on the season and coming off a win over ULM. U-L Lafayette coach Michael Desormeaux says the Blazers have looked good through the first two weeks…

Cut 18 (20) “…both sides of the ball”

Kick off is at 7 PM

The game that has been talked about for months is finally here as seventh ranked LSU visits eighth ranked Ole Miss in a huge matchup to begin the SEC schedule for both teams. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is well aware of the abilities of the Rebels two big playmakers on offense, Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy…

Cut 12 (15) “…up front.”

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt’s availability status for tomorrow night’s game has been upgraded to questionable.

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 the five-thousand-dollar dividend will actually cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars.

One of the main issues in the sixth district congressional race is who lives where? Baton Rouge Senator Rick Edmonds says a complaint has been filed with the attorney general’s office against one of his opponents that claims New Iberia senator Blake Miguez’s primary residence is no longer in Senate District 22 which he represents in the Louisiana Legislature. Edmonds says Miguez is telling voters in the sixth district congressional race he lives in Baton Rouge, which is more than an hour away from District 22…

Cut 14 (09) “…decades”

Miguez’s campaign says its Edmonds who is lying about where he lives. They say Edmonds lives in Mississippi near a church where he preaches. Edmonds says that’s false and he has lived in Baton Rouge for decades and travels to that church every Sunday.

Thousands of LSU fans are enroute to the Oxford area for tomorrow night’s big game between seventh ranked LSU and eighth ranked Ole Miss. The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry is always a big one, but Sally Stiel with the LSU Alumni Association says this year’s matchup has a different feel because of all the drama around Kiffin’s departure.

Cut 4 (11) “…what happens”

Much of the nation is also interested in this Top 10 showdown. Josh Barton with Bet-Online Sports and Casino says millions of dollars have been wagered on this game and it’s just not on the point spread. Barton says they are also offering bettors several unique prop bets…

Cut 12 (10) “…two of them”

Kick off is at 6:30 tomorrow.

Louisiana is receiving national recognition for the restoration of a barrier island off the coast of Grand Isle. Cade Voisin has the story…

Cut 24  (31) “…I’m Cade Voisin.”

Twenty homes had to be evacuated this morning in Jeff Davis Parish because of a gas pipeline burst west of Jennings. Sheriff Kyle Miers says the evacuation order has been lifted as the leak has been sealed off, the methane gas in the line burned off quickly and air quality tests came back clear.

Many LSU fans are on the road this morning to Oxford to support the Tigers against Ole Miss. Record crowds are expected for the top-10 clash between LSU and Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin’s homecoming. Sally Steil with the LSU Alumni Association says she’s already heard from thousands of fans.

Cut 3 (12) “…into Oxford.”

Because this is expected to be largest number of visitors in Oxford for a football game, Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell says they’ve tripled the number of officers on duty…

Cut 7 (12) “…officers there”

Louisiana State Police has increased its security detail as well.

Two of the candidates in the sixth district Congressional race are arguing over where he each other lives. Rick Edmonds says Blake Miguez should have to give up his state senate seat, because he no longer lives in Acadaiana as he’s telling voters in the sixth district he has a home in Baton Rouge. Miguez’s campaign is firing back, accusing Edmonds of actually living in Mississippi, where he pastors at a church in McComb. Edmonds says he lives in Baton Rouge and drives to Mississippi to preach on Sundays…

Cut 15 (08) “…nothing to hide.”

The Queen Bess Island Restoration Project has been recognized by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association as Best Restored Shore in 2026. Katie Freer with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, says the project increased nesting habitat from just five acres to 36 acres…

Cut 6 (09) “..we’ve done”

One of the main issues in the sixth district congressional race is who lives where? Baton Rouge Senator Rick Edmonds says a complaint has been filed with the attorney general’s office against one of his opponents that claims New Iberia senator Blake Miguez’s primary residence is no longer in Senate District 22 which he represents in the Louisiana Legislature. Edmonds says Miguez is telling voters in the sixth district congressional race he lives in Baton Rouge, which is more than an hour away from District 22…

Cut 14 (09) “…decades”

Miguez’s campaign says its Edmonds who is lying about where he lives. They say Edmonds lives in Mississippi near a church where he preaches. Edmonds says that’s false and he has lived in Baton Rouge for decades and travels to that church every Sunday.

The Queen Bess Island Restoration Project has been named one of the nation’s Best Restored Shores for 2026. The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association recognized the project, which restored critical habitat near Grand Isle that was devastated by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Katie Freer with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority says the project was the first of its kind…

Cut 4 (10) “…oil spill”

Freer says the project increased nesting habitat from just five acres to 36 acres.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt’s status for Saturday’s game has been upgraded to questionable as he’s reportedly dealing with back spasms as he prepares for Saturday night’s game against Ole Miss. LSU is a three point favorite and Josh Barton says with Bet-online Sports and Casino says a lot of the money has been coming in for LSU…

Cut 11 (11) “…especially the bettors”