We’re starting to see the US Senate candidates become more visible as the November 8th election gets closer. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says the ads help the many candidates introduce themselves to voters, but the debates will tell the tale. But he says the field is so crowded it might be difficult when it comes to discussing policies they support..:
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On the national level, political experts say last night’s presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is one of the most bizarre ever at that level of politics. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says it’s due, in part, to the sharp personal jabs they took at each other. He says there was also an unusual lack of actual substance in the debate..:
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Bayou Country Superfest announced the 8th annual music festival will be held in New Orleans at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in 2017. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Three unidentified strippers are suing the state over the ban on exotic dancers less than 21 law. ATC says they plan to begin enforcing the mandate on October 1st. Legal analyst Tim Meche says government has a right to regulate activities of those of a certain age…:
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As the November 8 election draws closer, more and more candidates for US Senate are taking their campaigns to the airwaves. State Treasurer John Kennedy aired his first commercial during last night’s Saints game. Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com says it was unusual that the ad was a full 60 seconds…:
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Alford says the commercials are helping candidates introduce themselves to voters, many for the first time.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association says it will be up to schools and school districts on how they plan to handle national anthem protests. The LHSAA says there were multiple incidents by schools and fans this past Friday. They said after consulting with their lawyers it was determined that any and all decisions related to individuals or team expressions during the National Anthem is up to the individual schools.

Bayou Country Superfest announces the 8th annual music festival with be held in New Orleans at the Mercedes Benz Superdome over the 2017 Memorial Day Holiday. Producer and Director of the Superfest Quint Davis says the three-day concert will start with a free and open to the public concert on Friday, May 26th in Champions Square. He says they want this to be the new country superfest in every way…:
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The lineup and ticket details will be announced on December 1st.

Denham Springs officials say about 45 percent of flooded structures in their city evaluated by FEMA are been deemed substantially damaged. FEMA inspectors evaluated 2,729 residential and commercial structures in the city and found 1,222 had sustained damage estimated to cost 50 percent or more of the structure’s value to repair.

Three strippers are suing the state over the new law that requires dancers in clubs to be at least 21-years-old. Legal analyst Tim Meche doesn’t think the suit will be successful because challenges to the federal drinking age requirement were struck down…:
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State Alcohol and Tobacco Control officers plan on enforcing the new law on October 1st.

Former Governor Kathleen Blanco, who is familiar with this rebuilding phase due to her experiences in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, is offering encouragement to flood victims still working to get their lives back to normal. She says the “new normal” will be better in many ways…:
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She knows these communities will come back stronger than ever because Louisianians are a resilient bunch.

Bayou Country Superfest is moving to the Mercedes Benz Superdome for 2017. The festival posted on its website this morning that the shows will still be over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28 in 2017, but the event will be held in New Orleans. Tiger Stadium has hosted the festival the past 7 years but LSU officials said they had to bow out for a couple of years due to renovations being made inside Death Valley.

Many roadways are still lined with debris five weeks after the historic flooding. Halen Doughty has more…:
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LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron looks to jump start a passing attack that ranks last in the SEC. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Strippers are suing Louisiana to overturn the state’s new strip club age requirement law. Three strippers have filed a federal suit alleging the law is unconstitutional because it violates their right to free expression in the form of erotic dance. The dancers also claim the law is sexist and that it would not apply to men in the same situations, based on language in the bill.

Many flood victims are still struggling to recover, five weeks after the flooding that devastated south Louisiana. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco encourages residents to keep their heads held high, because this too shall pass. She says we will recover from this.

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The Every Student Succeeds Act requires states to develop plans to improve education by the next school year. State Superintendent John White says Louisiana is making strides in education, like improving math and reading test scores among 4^th graders and overall ACT scores. He believes better preparing teachers while they are still in college could also have an impact in K-12 classrooms.

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Former Governor Kathleen Blanco is offering encouragement to flood victims during the difficult rebuilding phase. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Meanwhile the state is working to get the debris off the road, and say they’ve stepped up efforts. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Mike Steele, says they are asking people to sort their debris into different categories to make the cleanup process easier:
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LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron promises changes to LSU’s offense. Orgeron replaces Les Miles, who was criticized for his antiquated offense that included poor clock management. Orgeron says another thing he’s going to try is to practice less so the team feels strong on Saturday against Missouri…:
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The Tigers rank dead last in the SEC in passing and 12th in the league in total offense.

The LHSAA has issued a statement regarding National Anthem Protests, as the group said their were multiple incidents by schools and fans this past Friday. They said after consulting with counsel they determined that any and all decisions related to individuals or teams expressions during the National Anthem at games will be determined by each school individually.

Many roadways are still lined with debris five weeks after the historic flooding. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Three exotic dancers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge are suing to stop a statewide ban on strippers younger than 21. They say the new law infringes on their constitutional right to free speech, due process and equal protection. The suit is against the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control whose is charged with enforcing the ban. A response to the suit is due by Nov. 22.

It’s what many LSU wanted to hear. Interim head coach Ed Orgeron says the offense is going to change because they don’t want to make the mistakes of the past…:
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Alabama Coach Nick Saban was asked to comment on the mid-season firing of Les Miles. The Crimson Tide coach said he hates it that a man who wins a national title and two SEC championships doesn’t get to finish the season.

State Superintendent of Education John White says they will soon be drafting a framework for a plan to improve Louisiana’s schools. He says a new federal education law goes into effect next school year that requires states to outline ways students get the most out of their learning environment.
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He says he’s confident Louisiana can make great strides, but it’s vital to keep students top of mind and set politics aside.

As thousands of residents in south Louisiana continue to put the pieces of their life back together, it feels to many like this nightmare will never end. But former Governor Kathleen Blanco says one of her biggest takeaways from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is that people in Louisiana are fighters, and they don’t give up…:
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The state knows it will be easier to move on once all the debris is gone and they are working hard to speed up the process. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says please be courteous to the workers operating the trucks:
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He says it could be a few more weeks before all the debris is gone.

LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron looks to jump start a passing attack that ranks last in the SEC. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Abita Beer says they’ve got a new brew coming in October that will only be available in Louisiana. The latest from the Abita Springs based brewery is called “The Boot.” They describe the new beer as “easy drinking, crisp and smooth, with an interesting flavor that will please any type of drinker and will be your perfect go-to beer.”

Five weeks after the historic flooding in south Louisiana, many people still have debris piled up in their front yards. Spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Mike Steele, says crews have hit the 55-percent mark for completion of debris removal…:
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Steele says they have more crews working now, so hopefully the second half of the cleanup will go faster than the first.

LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron promises changes to LSU’s offense. The Tigers rank dead last in the SEC in passing and 12th in the league in total offense. Orgeron says they want to spread the ball around and make the passing game more dynamic…:
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Orgeron will make his debut as interim head coach on Saturday night when the Tigers take on Missouri.

Education leaders in Louisiana are looking at ways to improve public education, in compliance with a new federal law that goes into effect next school year. State Superintendent John White says the “Every Student Succeeds Act” requires states to outline a plan for improving education. He says students MUST remain the focus of the discussions…:
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White says in the near future, they will draft the framework for a plan to improve education.

The Saints remain winless after falling to the Falcons last night 45-32.

An LSU player was booked into jail Monday on charges of domestic abuse battery/child endangerment and false imprisonment, after cops say he got into a fight with his girlfriend. LSU said Davon Godchaux is indefinitely suspended from the team.

Ed Orgeron has taken over as interim head coach at LSU. Athletic Director Joe Alleva spoke to reporters today about the decision to let former head Coach Les Miles go. Alleva says Miles cares a lot for the players, and he did a great job developing them into fine young men. He says at this time, he feels Coach O is the right man to take over the program.

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Alleva says making such a change is never easy, but changes within the program need to happen.

Miles spoke about the issue today as well when he made an appearance on the Dan Patrik Show on Direct TV’s Audience. He said he didn’t fight the decision, but hinted that he would like to coach again.

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Miles was the head coach for over 11 seasons and won 77-percent of his games.

Tonight is the first one on one presidential debate between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Emelie Gunn has more on what to expect…

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A new poll on the US Senate race in Louisiana shows it’s a tight race, but 25-percent of voters are still undecided. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says that’s not surprising.

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LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva spoke today about firing head football coach Les Miles. He says making such a change is never easy, but changes within the program had to take place.

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Miles also spoke about the issue today during an appearance on the “Dan Patrick Show on DirecTV’s Audience.”  Miles says he was told of his firing during a face-to-face meeting with Athletic Director Joe Alleva and the Tigers former coach said he didn’t fight the decision.

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Miles was the head coach at LSU for 11-plus seasons, leading the Tigers to 114 wins, one BCS National Championship, and two SEC Championships.

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald trump will go head to head tonight in their first presidential debate. ULM Political science professor Joshua Stockley says the candidates will likely take shots at one another to demonstrate that their opponent is unfit for the job.

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Stockley says both candidates are aware the clock is ticking on the campaign and the polls are tight.

A new poll shows there’s also a tight race for the US Senate seat in Louisiana. JMC analytics pollster John Couvillon says former frontrunner John Kennedy’s numbers have dropped 7 percentage points to 11-percent.

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The poll also found that 25-percent of voters are still undecided.