State Police will be out in force this Labor Day weekend looking for drunk drivers. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Greg Fischer says historically Labor Day is the second deadliest holiday and data from LSU shows 38 vehicle fatalities from 2017 to 2021.

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Fischer urges the public to drive sober and plan for rideshare if needed.

Labor Day gas prices on average are $3.40 a gallon for regular gas across the Gulf South according to Triple-A. Fuel analyst Don Redman says motorists in Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana will see prices range between $3.30 and $3.40 a gallon of regular gas this weekend.

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Redman says Mississippi has the best price of around $3.30 a gallon.

Wildfires continue to burn around the state, and officials are urging the public not to cook on an open fire outside during Labor Day. Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain urges the public not to burn anything during statewide the burn ban.

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He urges the public to follow the state’s burn ban.

No. 5 LSU Tigers will be battling No. 8 Florida State Seminoles this weekend on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. central time. This is the only top-10 matchup of the weekend, and Coach Brian Kelly says that both team’s play styles are very similar.

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The Tigers lost to the Seminoles 24-23 last season after a blocked extra point.

The Labor Day weekend is set to start and hundreds of fire fighters continue to battle wildfires, mainly in southwest Louisiana. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain….
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There’s a decent chance of rain for the southern half of the state on Saturday. But Strain says winds from thunderstorms and lighting strikes on dry land can sometime exacerbate the problem.

LSU and Florida State will battle on Sunday night in a Top ten matchup. How will the Tigers’ inexperienced cornerbacks handle the Seminoles talented group of receivers. Coach Brian Kelly…
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LSU is a two point favorite. Kick off is at 6:30.

The Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over campaign is underway so law enforcement is working overtime to find drunk drivers. Teiko Foxx has the story…
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Hunters, listen up. This weekend you don’t have to pay the state sales tax when you purchase firearms, ammunition and certain hunting supplies. The Louisiana Legislature approved legislation earlier this year that brought back the 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday which goes through Sunday. The sales tax holiday was suspended in 2018 because of a state budget shortfall.

As the wildfires continue officials are urging individuals not to light a flame outside, including the grill. Even with rainfall in the forecast for parts of Louisiana this weekend, Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the danger of additional wildfires is not over and lightning could be a threat…

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Burn ban violators could face jail time, fines, or could be forced to pay restitution for loss of property.

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is underway to help keep impaired drivers off the road. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Greg Fischer says there’s a responsible way to enjoy the three-day weekend, and to also keep an eye on your friends and step up if needed.

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A 12-year-old was arrested after bringing a plastic gun to school to terrorize fellow students. Port Barre Police say the male juvenile had a verbal confrontation with two other students days before and brought the fake gun to threaten them on Tuesday. The suspect is charged with attempt to terrorize.

LSU and Florida State will meet Sunday night in a Top 10 showdown. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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Kickoff is at 6:30 Sunday night.

Due to ongoing wildfires, state officials are urging Louisiana residents not to light a flame outside and that means no grilling or Labor Day barbecues. Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain

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In addition to the burn ban, officials are reminding you not to drive impaired. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is underway. In 2021, 349 people died in Louisiana where a driver had been drinking. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Greg Fischer says polysubstance abuse is also a huge problem and it presents a greater challenge.

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If you’re headed over to Orlando for the LSU/FSU game Triple A spokesperson Don Redman says to check your hotel reservation and make sure you haven’t been bumped by those displaced by the hurricane. Gas-wise expect to pay around $3.70 for a gallon of regular gas, but the biggest concern is whether there will even be gasoline in certain areas of the Sunshine State.

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In Louisiana, motorists can expect to pay around $3.40 a gallon.

Garth Brooks is the headliner for the inaugural Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans tomorrow night. It’s a country music kickoff for the 2023 football season. CEO of Allstate Sugar Bowl Jeff Hundley…

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Expect to pay around $3.40 a gallon of regular gas in Louisiana for Labor Day weekend. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says when you compare prices to this time last year it’s about the same. And even though the price of crude is selling for around $85 a barrel…

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In the Gulf South, he says Mississippi has the best price average of $3.30 a gallon.

Country music superstar Garth Brooks will perform at the Superdome tomorrow night. The AllState Sugar Bowl is hosting the event and CEO Jeff Hundley says revenue from the concert will help keep New Orleans involved as a host site for games when the college football playoff expands next year…
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Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over campaign is underway for the Labor Day weekend. Teiko Foxx has more.

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The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign goes through the Labor Day weekend. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Greg Fischer is encouraging drivers to be sober behind the wheel because data out of LSU shows 38 people died in crashes over Labor Day weekends between 2017 to 2021
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If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day Weekend, Triple-A says expect to pay an average of $3.40 a gallon for regular gas in the Gulf south. Fuel analyst Don Redman says Mississippi has the best price of around $3.30 a gallon. Motorists in Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama this weekend will see prices range between $3.30 and $3.40 a gallon for regular gas.
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When you compare prices to this time last year, Redman says it’s about the same.

The Historic Stadium Caucus has included LSU’s Tiger Stadium to the list of “America’s Most Treasured Stadiums,” which is a congressional effort to preserve, protect and enhance iconic stadiums in America. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves helped launch the Historic Stadium Caucus earlier this month…
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Graves says the historic stadium caucus will focus on security and safety enhancements, technological upgrades and funding for infrastructure upgrades.

Tomorrow at the Caesars Superdome, country music superstars Lainey Wilson and Garth Brooks will perform….
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AllState Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says over 60-thousand tickets have been sold, the second most for a concert in the Dome’s history. Rolling Stones sold the most tickets for a concert at the Dome.

Early voting for the governor’s race starts in four weeks and Independent candidate Hunter Lundy is trying to gain some traction as he’s running a TV ad this week that introduces himself to voters. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says one-million dollars is a decent investment, but A-G Jeff Landry remains the clear front-runner…
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The Historic Stadium Caucus, which is a congressional effort to preserve, protect and enhance stadiums around the country, has included Tiger Stadium among America’s Most Treasured Stadiums. Congressman Garret Graves says the Historic Stadium Caucus will focus on enhancing security, technology and infrastructure at these venues.
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Louisiana is receiving an additional 210-million dollars in federal highway funds. Brooke Thorington reports it’s money other states did not use…
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If you are doing some traveling for this Labor Day weekend, you’ll find the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is at $3.37. The price at the pump has been holding steady for the last month. And that $3.37 is average is nearly the same as it was last year.

The front runner in the governor’s race, Jeff Landry, commits to participating in a televised debate.
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The USA Today Network is reporting the Republican Governor’s Association is spending one-million dollars to run TV commercials slamming the lone major Democrat in the race Shawn Wilson. The 30-second commercial blames Wilson for Louisiana’s poor roads. Wilson says the state does not spend enough money to improve its highways.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves along with U-S Representative Mark Pocan from Wisconsin have started the Historic Stadium Caucus and LSU’s Tiger Stadium has been included as one of the venues Congress will work to preserve. Graves says the Historic Stadium Caucus will focus on safety enhancements, technological upgrades and infrastructure updates…
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Country music superstar Garth Brooks will perform at the historic Superdome tomorrow night. The AllState Sugar Bowl is hosting the event and CEO Jeff Hundley says revenue from this concert event will help keep New Orleans involved as a host site for games when the college football playoff expands starting next year…
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