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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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

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Both Edmonds and Miguez are Republicans. The Sixth District race will be decided in a November third jungle primary, with a December 12th runoff if no candidate receives a majority.

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The search continues for escaped inmate Tre’Veon Jackson.  Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. issued a statement yesterday saying Jackson remains at large and authorities have no location on him.  He’s asking citizens to remain vigilant and call law enforcement if they see anything suspicious and warning anyone who thinks they see Jackson, not to approach him, but to call 911 immediately.

Hundreds of thousands of fans and visitors are expected to descend upon Oxford fortop ten matchup between LSU and Ole Miss.   And there will be more security than usual. The increased police presence comes as LSU coach Lane Kiffin returns to the fan base he left for LSU at the end of the last season. Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean TindelTindell says he understands emotions are high, but any misbehavior from unruly fans will not be tolerated.

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

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A Jefferson Parish Jury has found two people guilty of racketeering in the death of reporter 27- year- old Adan Manzano who was found dead in February of 2025, while in town covering the Super Bowl.  Danette Colbert and Rickey White were accused of drugging Manzano, so they could steal his money, which prosecutors argued lead to his death. Colbert was found guilty on negligent homicide charges, but the jury found White not guilty of manslaughter.

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LSU’s trip to Ole Miss is one of the most anticipated games of the college football season, and that’s been reflected in the betting world. Josh Barton with Bet-Online Sports and Casino says  the top-10 clash between the Tigers and Rebels has received more action than any other college football game this weekend.

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Kick-off is set for tomorrow evening at 6:30.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is working with Louisiana and Mississippi State Police to enhance security in Oxford as eight-ranked Ole Miss hosts seventh-ranked LSU this weekend. Commissioner Sean Tindell says the department will have around three times the typical number of officers on duty.

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Bet-Online Sports and Casino says LSU’s headliner matchup with eight-ranked Ole Miss is one of the hottest games of the weekend. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is working with Louisiana and Mississippi State Police to enhance security in Oxford ahead of tomorrow’s big game. Commissioner Sean Tindell…

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A New Iberia resident has filed a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office alleging Miguez does not live in the state Senate district he represents. If that allegation is substantiated, the state constitution would require Miguez to vacate his senate seat. State Senator Rick Edmonds says Miguez’s residency claims raise questions about trust…

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Miguez’s campaign is firing back, accusing Edmonds of living in Mississippi. Edmonds says he lives in Baton Rouge and drives to Mississippi to preach at a church there on Sundays.

The Queen Bess Island Restoration Project has been named one of the nation’s Best Restored Shores for 2026 for restoring critical habitat near Grand Isle that was devastated by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Katie Freer with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority…

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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…

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

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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.

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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.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is listed as doubtful to play against Ole Miss on the initial SEC availability report released last night. The designation comes as a shock after he showed no signs of injury against LA Tech, but Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says Lane Kiffin has a history of gamesmanship.

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Louisiana Sports Net is reporting Leavitt practiced today and he’s dealing with back spasms.

Outgoing US senator Bill Cassidy is staying out of the U-S Senate race between Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis. President Trump’s endorsement of Letlow, before she even entered the race, helped the Congresswoman win the U-S Senate Republican Primary run-off over state treasurer John Fleming. Cassidy says Letlow doesn’t need his help to beat Davis…

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State Senator Rick Edmonds is accusing congressional opponent Blake Miguez of making conflicting claims about where he lives. A New Iberia resident has filed a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office alleging Miguez does not live in the state Senate district he represents. If that allegation is substantiated, the state constitution would require Miguez to vacate his senate seat. Edmonds says Miguez’s residency claims raise questions about trust…

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The Attorney General’s Office has 20 days to investigate the complaint. In the meantime, the Miguez campaign alleges that Edmonds actually lives in McComb, Mississippi. Edwards says that’s not true. Edmonds says he lives in Baton Rouge, but leads worship at a church in Mississippi. The jungle primary election is November 3^rd.