Are you a holder of the golden ticket, I’m referring to a ticket to the LSU-Texas game. According to StubHub it’s one of the hottest selling game tickets of the year. Partnerships and Business Development for Stubhub Adam Budelli says there’s less than 900 tickets left this morning, and he doesn’t expect that to last long.

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Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says skyrocketing insurance costs threaten the state’s 13-billion dollar timber industry. Strain says in some cases insuring equipment has quadrupled in the last year. Strain would like to hear candidates in the fall elections give out plans on how they plan to lower insurance rates on commercial trucks.

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The state is under a heat advisory today as temperatures will be in the upper 90s and could even hit the century mark in some areas. Record high temperatures have the potential of being tied or broken this weekend. Heat indexes will make it feel like it’s 105 to 110. You definitely want to keep it indoors as much as possible this weekend. Stay hydrated and look before you lock.

Today’s heat might be a hindrance for hunters and their dogs for the opening day of dove season. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jeff Duguay (Do-gay) says a basic hunting license and HIP certificate are required to legally hunt doves and he says they have seen a decline in hunters over the years and there’s a couple of reasons why…

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The heat however isn’t expected to affect the population of doves in the morning according to LDWF banding data.

The anniversary of 9/11 is next week and Colonel Ed Bush of the Louisiana National Guard says in the 18 years since the tragic event Louisiana’s National Guard has had a substantial presence throughout the war effort…

Cut 10 (12) “…global war on terror.”

Currently, more than 700 Louisiana National Guardsmen are deployed for the War on Terror. 56 National Guard soldiers flew out of Pineville Friday for a mission in Afghanistan.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the state’s 13-billion dollar timber industry is in jeopardy. Strain says those who work in the forestry industry say they can’t continue to pay increasing insurance rates and stay in business

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LSU-Texas is the hottest selling game of the year according to StubHub, and tickets prices are at a premium and going fast. Partnerships and Business Development for Stubhub Adam Budelli says it’s clear the hype for this matchup is unlike any in the past two years.

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Texas-LSU is outselling the number two game of the year, Georgia-Notre Dame, by 68 percent. The rest of us can watch on ABC at 6:30 tonight.

It’s now officially dove season and according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, dove wise things look great for hunters but according to LDWF biologist Jeff Duguay (Do-gay) the extreme heat this weekend could make it difficult for hunters and their dogs…

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A basic hunting license and HIP certificate are needed to legally hunt doves.

It’s game day and the hottest selling ticket is the country is to the game all TV set in the Bayou State will be tuned to tonight as LSU takes on the Texas Longhorns. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Those of us without tickets can watch on ABC at 6:30 tonight.

Last weekend two Georgia Southern fans were killed in a car crash on their way home from the LSU game. A Go Fund Me account was set up by an LSU fan for the family of Danny and Julie Hagan, the couple are survived by three children. As of this morning, Tiger fans have donated $37, 148.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says skyrocketing insurance costs threaten the state’s 13-billion dollar timber industry. Strain says in some cases insuring equipment has quadrupled in the last year

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Strain says those who work in the forestry industry say they can’t continue to pay those high rates and stay in business

It’s officially Dove hunting season and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jeff Duguay (Do-gay) says the population of morning doves looks good for Louisiana hunters. Duguay says that prediction is based on their banding data…

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But Dugay says the extreme heat could make it difficult for hunters and their dogs, but it will not impact the doves.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says skyrocketing insurance costs threaten the state’s 13-billion dollar timber industry. Strain says in some cases insuring equipment has quadrupled in the last year

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56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers leave out of Esler Regional Airport in Pineville today for a deployment to Afghanistan. Colonel Ed Bush says these men and women will provide aviation support and all of them have been previously deployed multiple times…

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The deployment is expected to last nine months.

LSU-Texas tickets are a hot commodity ahead of Saturday’s game in Austin. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Dove hunting season gets underway Saturday and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jeff Duguay (Do-gay) says the extreme heat this weekend could make it difficult for hunters and their dogs, but it will not impact the doves…

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The anniversary of 9/11 is around the corner and 56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers deploy to Afghanistan this afternoon.

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LSU-Texas is the hottest selling game of the year according to StubHub, and tickets prices are at a premium and going fast. Partnerships and Business Development for Stubhub Adam Budelli says it’s clear the hype for this matchup is unlike any in the past two years.

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Dove hunting season gets underway Saturday and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jeff Duguay (Do-gay) says the population of morning doves looks good for Louisiana hunters. Duguay says that prediction is based on their banding data…

Cut 6 (09) “…other years”

Duguay says the extreme heat this weekend could make it difficult for hunters and their dogs, but it will not impact the doves.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says skyrocketing insurance costs threaten the state’s 13-billion dollar timber industry. Strain says those who work in the forestry industry say they can’t continue to pay those high rates and stay in business. He says it’s a significant issue that can have an impact on the state’s economy

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56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers leave today for a mission in Afghanistan. The troops are part of two companies that will provide aviation support. Colonel Ed Bush of the Louisiana National Guard says these soldiers are among the 700 who are in the Middle East…
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The anniversary of 9/11 is next week and Bush says in the 18 years since the tragic event Louisiana’s National Guard has had a substantial presence in the war on terror.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says skyrocketing insurance costs on equipment are making difficult for those in the timber industry to stay in business…
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Strain says it’s a significant issue that needs to be addressed in next year’s legislative session.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees is defending himself after his appearance in a video produced by an organization with a history of anti-gay views. Matt Doyle has the story…
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Tickets for tomorrow night’s top ten matchup between LSU and Texas are tough to get as its the first regular-season meeting between the two schools since 1954. Adam Budelli with StubHub says many of the tickets on their site are going for 300 to 400 dollars…
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Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says skyrocketing insurance costs threaten the state’s 13-billion dollar timber industry. Strain says in some cases insuring equipment has quadrupled in the last year
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The Forestry Association president in South Carolina says premiums are rising because there are only a few companies offering coverage for log trucks.

56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers leave out of Esler Regional Airport in Pineville today for a deployment to Afghanistan. Colonel Ed Bush says these men and women will provide aviation support and all of them have been previously deployed multiple times…
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The deployment is expected to last nine months.

LSU-Texas tickets are a hot commodity ahead of Saturday’s game in Austin. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Over 100 Louisiana first responders are back in the Bayou State to catch the big game after a deployment to Florida. They were there to assist with search and rescue efforts, but Hurricane Dorian spared Florida from significant flooding.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four tropical systems, but none of them are an immediate threat to the Gulf of Mexico.

Tickets are going fast for The Tiger’s game in Austin against the Longhorns. There’s about 1,600 tickets left and Partnerships and Business Development for Stubhub Adam Budelli says they may not last long.

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Roughly 55 percent of ticket purchases have come from within Texas, while around 20 percent were bought in Louisiana. The rest were purchased in 40 other states, plus Mexico and Canada.

Wanhua Chemical has withdrawn it’s plans to build a billion-dollar chemical facility in St. James Parish after previously agreeing to the facility earlier this year. The company is citing increased construction costs are the primary concern, but previously mentioned lower possible profits at the facility based on concerns about the trade war. The facility was also delayed by a lawsuit from St. James citizens over environmental concerns.

56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers are set to deploy to Afghanistan out of Pineville as the 18^th anniversary of 9/11 approaches. Colonel Ed Bush of the Louisiana National Guard says Louisiana guard were heavily involved in the conflicts that followed.

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Those deployed are going to provide aviation support.

Dove hunting season gets underway Saturday, and if you’re interested in heading out then A basic hunting license and HIP certificate are needed to legally hunt doves. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jeff Duguay says they have seen a decline in hunters over the years and there’s a couple of reasons why…

Cut 8 (12) “…they do”

Try to dress light, as temperatures are expected to be abnormally high this weekend.

LSU-Texas is the hottest selling game of the year according to StubHub, and tickets prices are at a premium and going fast. Partnerships and Business Development for Stubhub Adam Budelli says it’s clear the hype for this matchup is unlike any in the past two years.

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Texas-LSU is outselling the number two game of the year, Georgia-Notre Dame, by 68 percent. People from 42 states and three countries have purchased tickets.

56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers are set to deploy to Afghanistan out of Pineville. The troops will join two companies to provide aviation support. Colonel Ed Bush of the Louisiana National Guard says the aviation support will bring the Bayou State’s troops to the heart of the action…

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Dove hunting season gets underway Saturday and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jeff Duguay (Do-gay) says the population of morning doves looks good for Louisiana hunters. Duguay says the extreme heat this weekend could make it difficult for hunters and their dogs, but it will not impact the doves.

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A basic hunting license and HIP certificate are needed to legally hunt doves, and Duguay says they have seen a decline in hunters over the years.

Drew Brees’ appearance in a Bring Your Bible to School ad sparks controversy when LGBTQ advocates point out the organization who produced the spot has a history of anti-gay campaigning. Brees says he wasn’t aware of Focus on Family’s anti-gay position. Brees adds he lives by the Christian fundamental of love thy neighbor.
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Brees says he recorded the video in order to encourage kids to live out their faith with confidence.

Dove hunting season gets underway Saturday and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Jeff Duguay (Do-gay) says the population of morning doves looks good for Louisiana hunters. Duguay says that prediction is based on their banding data…
cut 6 (12) “…other years”
Duguay says the extreme heat this weekend could make it difficult for hunters and their dogs, but it will not impact the doves.

Seven Louisiana Community Colleges were ranked in the top 100 fastest growing programs in the nation between 2007 and 2017. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The Bayou Bengals have a big game tomorrow with Texas, and the LSU Traveling Tigers group will be there. LSU Alumni Chief Operating Officer Steve Helmke….
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The last time the Longhorns and the Tigers played each other in the regular season was 1954.