South Carolina has announced that their LSU home game will in fact be played in Baton Rouge on Saturday. The time and TV is to be announced. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says this will be treated like a scheduled home game as much as possible with season ticket holders getting first dibs:
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South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier said during the SEC coaches teleconference this morning that they wanted to do whatever is best for their community when it comes to where the game will be played.

We’ll keep further details updated as they come in.

We should finally know for sure today whether or not the LSU South Carolina game will be played in Columbia. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says if they are asked to host the game in Tiger Stadium, it will be ready to go. He says if that happens, it will be treated like a regularly scheduled home game as much as possible with season ticket holders getting first dibs:
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The comments were made on WWL Radio in New Orleans. South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier said during the SEC coaches teleconference this morning that they want to do whatever is best for their community when it comes to where the game will be held. He added that he’s been told they will know something by this afternoon. LSU Coach Les Miles said he is not getting involved in where the game will be played. He said it’s South Carolina’s home game and they will support them in any way.

As we enter deer mating and hunting season, the chances for drivers hitting a deer go up. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Bossier City Police say a man arrested on a cruelty to a juvenile charge after critically injuring his infant daughter now faces a murder charge. Authorities allege that 27-year-old Sean Christopher Morton injured his 3-month-old while trying to get the baby to stop crying. Hospital officials say the child suffered injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The infant died. Morton now faces a charge of second degree murder.

We’re expecting a decision today on whether the LSU football game against South Carolina will be played in Columbia on Saturday. Michelle Southern reports…:

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State Police say a head-on collision on I-55 near Hammond has claimed the life of one. They say 53-year-old Donna James of Macon, Mississippi was traveling the wrong way on the interstate when she collided head-on with a pickup truck. James, who was not restrained, suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The crash investigation is ongoing.
October, November and December are the peak months where drivers are most likely to collide with deer because of mating and hunting season. State Farm Spokesperson Roszell Gadson advises drivers to always pay attention while on the road and limit distractions while driving…

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Their survey finds the odds of a motorist in Louisiana colliding with a deer at 1 in 335.

Breakfast items at McDonald’s are now available 24 hours a day. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says it’s a positive PR move by McDonald’s for listening to what the customers want, after recently having a bad reputation doing that….

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Rice says they’re hoping to bring in customers who normally don’t eat lunch or dinner at McDonald’s.

We’re expecting a decision today on whether the LSU football game against South Carolina will be played in Columbia on Saturday. Paul Cannell, with Alpha Media in Columbia, says LSU fans always bring in a lot of money to the city’s hotels, restaurants and bars and that’s something they look forward to when the Tigers come to town. He also says the game would be a nice morale boost for the community…

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Officials said Tuesday that Williams Brice Stadium was spared significant damage from rain and flooding.

With mating and hunting season upon us, we’re now in the peak months where drivers are most likely to collide with deer. State Farm Spokesperson Roszell Gadson says Louisiana ranked number 41st in the country for car crashes involving deer and that could be for a variety of reasons…

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Gadson says not only is it dangerous when a deer hits your car but it’s very expensive with costs up to almost 4-thousand dollars for repairs.

Bossier City Police say a man arrested on a cruelty to a juvenile charge after critically injuring his infant daughter now faces a murder charge. Authorities allege that 27-year-old Sean Christopher Morton injured 3-month-old Malaysia Morton while trying to get the baby to stop crying. Hospital officials say Malaysia suffered injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The infant died Monday from her injuries. Morton now faces a charge of second degree murder.

Louisiana’s Bayou Rum is partnering with the Stoli Group so it can grow nationally. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A decision is expected today on whether the LSU football game against South Carolina will be played in Columbia on Saturday. Paul Cannell, with Alpha Media in Columbia, says the areas where opposing teams and their fans usually stay for games were not heavily impacted by this event…

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Officials said Tuesday that Williams Brice Stadium was spared significant damage from rain and flooding, but the city remains in response mode.

We’re in the peak months where drivers are most likely to collide with deer now that mating and hunting season are here. State Farm Spokesperson Roszell Gadson says their study found Louisiana is ranked 41st in the country for car crashes involving deer…

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Gadson says it’s interesting that neighboring Mississippi actually ranks 8th in the country.

The New York-based Stoli Group has partnered with Louisiana Spirits to nationally distribute Bayou Rum. Louisiana Spirits President Trey Litel says Stoli decided to join up with Bayou Rum because they were looking for a company that understands the importance of a good quality product and superior craftsmanship…

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He says the partnership will help the company expand throughout the country and eventually internationally.

Breakfast items are now being offered 24 hours a day at McDonald’s. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says this is a positive PR move by McDonald’s, but there is a downside. He says people who usually buy burgers and more expensive items, might now be tempted to purchase cheaper breakfast foods…

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McDonald’s became a worldwide business because of its hamburger.

We’re expecting a decision today on whether the LSU football game against South Carolina will be played in Columbia on Saturday. Officials said Tuesday that Williams Brice Stadium was spared significant damage from rain and flooding, but the city remains in response mode. Paul Cannell, with Alpha Media in Columbia, says he drives through campus everyday…

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South Carolina Athletic Director Ray Tanner said the concerns about keeping the game as scheduled include the amount of law enforcement they use around the Midlands for such an event.

McDonald’s is now selling breakfast items 24 hours a day. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says they’re hoping to bring in customers who normally don’t eat lunch or dinner at McDonalds…

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Officials with the fast-food chain say they came to this decision after listening to customer requests.

Louisiana’s very own Bayou Rum is now partnering with the New York-based Stoli Group to nationally distribute their liquor made from sugarcane. Co-founder and President of Louisiana Spirits, the producer of Bayou Rum, Trey Litel says this is really big for their company based in Lacassine because the partnership will help the company expand throughout the country and eventually internationally…

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Litel says the partnership with Stoli Group will begin in January of 2016 and until then, their distributors will keep selling Bayou Rum in the seven states where it’s currently sold.

Officials at the University of South Carolina say it’s possible that the LSU/USC game will not be played in Columbia this weekend and a move to Baton Rouge is not out of the question. The area has been dealing with catastrophic flooding. USC AD Ray Tanner…:
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LSU Sports Information director Michael Bonnette says they are in a wait and see mode.

Louisiana State Police say a Mississippi woman was killed in a wrong-way collision during the overnight hours on I-55 in Hammond. Trooper Dustin Dwight says 53-year-old Donna James of Macon, Mississippi was not buckled up and heading the wrong way…
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The driver of the other vehicle was wearing a seatbelt and sustained moderate injuries.

The state department of transportation has begun the process of receiving public input on a proposed project called the I-49 Lafayette Connector. The connector would cost 850-million dollars and it would run from I-10 to the Lafayette Regional Airport…
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DOTD spokesperson Deidra Druilhet says the project is also necessary to connect I-49 with New Orleans.

The Louisiana Congressional Delegation has sent a letter to the US Department of Homeland Security asking for a delay in the state’s compliance to the REAL ID act. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany…:
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The REAL ID act sets standards for state drivers’ licenses to be acceptable for entry into federal buildings and for air travel.

University of South Carolina officials say the L-S-U–U-S-C game may not be played in Columbia this weekend. Emelie Gunn reports…
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In a blog on his presidential campaign website, Governor Bobby Jindal says the father of the shooter that killed nine people at an Oregon community college owes us an apology. Jindal says the gunman’s dad is calling for gun control, but Jindal criticizes Ian Mercer for not being more involved in his son’s life.

The principal and a coach at Beau Chene High School have been arrested as a result of an investigation by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office. Captain Clay Higgins says the two men maintain they were attempting to discipline a student, but the alleged victim has a different story…
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The principal is Anthony James, while the coach arrested has been identified as Lorenso Williams.

Members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation have requested the US Department of Homeland Security to give Louisiana an extension to comply with the REAL ID Act. Congressman Charles Boustany says the deadline to comply with the federal law is this weekend and Louisiana residents face a real headache if there’s not an extension…
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It’s unclear if the federal government will grant Louisiana’s request.

It looks like Baton Rouge is getting in “just in case” mode as it was mentioned that the LSU/USC game might be moved here due to widespread flooding in Columbia, South Carolina. USC Athletic Director Ray Tanner says the full intention is to play at Williams Brice Stadium Saturday, but a move to other cities is being considered. He says the field is fine, but there are other concerns..:
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They hope to make a decision in the next 24 hours.

The Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s input on the proposed I-49 Lafayette Connector project. DOTD spokesperson Diedra Druilhet says the proposed 5.5 mile stretch of highway would start at I-10 and run through Lafayette. She says public input is important:
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Information is available at geauxsouth49.com.

The Louisiana Congressional Delegation has sent a letter to the US Department of Homeland Security asking for a delay in the state’s compliance to the REAL ID act. Eric Gill reports…
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The Attorney General’s Office says a third person has been arrested in connection with a Louisiana based national financial fraud scheme which resulted in the theft of more than $5 million dollars. They say 26-year-old Jessica Clements Batiste faces racketeering charges for her role in helping her then husband carry out the credit repair scam that defrauded hundreds of individuals and banks.

There is the possibility this Saturday’s LSU-South Carolina football game will be moved, maybe even to Baton Rouge. That’s because of the deadly flooding near the university. South Carolina athletics director Ray Tanner says it’s their hope to play in their stadium, but conversations are underway about holding it in another city…
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Tanner says a definitive decision is expected in 24 to 36 hours.

State Police say a woman from Mississippi heading the wrong direction on I-55 in Hammond hit another vehicle head-on and died. Trooper Dustin Dwight says the crash happened in the overnight hours and investigators are trying to figure out why the victim was going the wrong way…
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Dwight says impairment is not suspected.

The principal and a coach from Beau Chene High School in Arnaudville are facing criminal charges for how they disciplined a student at the school. Principal Anthony James was charged with simple battery and basketball coach Lorrenso Williams was booked on cruelty to a juvenile. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson, Captain Clay Higgins…
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Higgins says it was the mother of the student who contacted authorities.

Members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation have asked the US Department of Homeland Security for Louisiana to receieve an extension to comply with the REAL ID Act. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany says an extension is needed so Louisiana residents don’t need a second form of ID to enter a federal office or fly domestically…
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Boustany says the state is moving closer to compliance.