LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva says the elimination of a tax break in the GOP tax reform bills could be disastrous for big-time collegiate athletics. He says donations are required to purchase thousands of tickets to LSU games, and if fans can’t write those off under the plan; they may stop donating…:
Cut 8 (11) “some sports”
A spokesperson for Congressman Steve Scalise argued this plan would put more money in peoples pockets to buy anything they want like tickets.

According to a recent survey, Louisianans are researching butt implants more than any other plastic surgery procedure. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Oren Tessler says having a big booty is a trend, but there are risks associated with the procedure…:
Cut 5 (09) “significantly”

Expectations of a bumper pecan crop in Louisiana this year have been lowered due to unfavorable weather, but that shouldn’t affect your pies for the holidays. LSU AgCenter Associate Professor Charlie Graham says even though numbers are falling short of what they had hoped this year, pecans are still in greater supply than they were last year:
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The project was about 15 million pounds.

LSU’s regular season finale against Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium will be a night game. The Tigers and Aggies will kick off at 6:30pm on November 25th.

The latest poll on the New Orleans Mayors race is out. LaToya Cantrell continues to hang on to a double-digit lead over Desiree Charbonnet, according to UNO pollster Ed Chervenak, 46 percent to 35 percent, with 19 percent still undecided.

The elimination of a tax break in Republican tax reform bills could be detrimental to college sports, according to LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva:
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The Saints looked like Super bowl contenders yesterday as they defeated the Buffalo Bills 47-10. New Orleans rushed for 298 yards and set a franchise record with six rushing touchdowns. Even Quarterback Drew Brees had a rushing T-D…
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Expectations of a bumper pecan crop in Louisiana this year have been lowered due to unfavorable weather, but that shouldn’t affect your pies for the holidays. That’s according to LSU AgCenter Associate Professor Charlie Graham, who says their original projection for this year was around 15 million pounds of pecans…:
Cut 9 (10) “below that”
Graham also says prices should remain steady and not go down.

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards this afternoon is set to announce that a newly formed company that has bought parts of Hewlett-Packard will be relocating to New Orleans, according to The Advocate. The expansion will create 2,000 jobs, according to the report.

LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva says the elimination of a tax break in the GOP tax reform bills could be disastrous to collegiate athletics. LSU and many other schools require donations to purchase tickets, and Alleva is concerned those donations will go away, if fans can no longer claim 80-percent of the donation as a tax deduction….:
Cut 6 (07) “of money”
Alleva says LSU receives about 50-million dollars from this revenue stream as reportedly 45-thousand football season tickets require a donation to the school.

According to a recent survey, Louisianans are researching butt implants more than any other plastic surgery procedure. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Oren Tessler says having a bigger behind is the latest trend, especially with celebrities:
Cut 3 (09) “themselves”

According to The Advocate, sources familiar with the announcement by the Governor later this afternoon say a newly formed technology company will be relocating to New Orleans that would bring about 2,000 new tech jobs. Governor Edwards is set to announce details this afternoon at 2pm at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. His office described it as “one of the most significant economic development announcements in Louisiana history.”

A new phone app has been created to help you keep tabs on how elected officials vote on various issues…:
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The Edwards Administration says Attorney General Jeff Landry is off base in saying that Medicaid expansion is worsening the state’s opioid epidemic. Landry asserts that hundreds of thousands of new prescriptions have been provided in the past year at almost no cost, which has exacerbated the crisis. L-D-H Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzollo..:
Cut 11 (09) “getting treatment”
Tuozzollo also says over the past year, there’s been a 40% decrease in the amount of opioids per prescription.

We’re now exactly 2 years from the next gubernatorial election in Louisiana. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Landry, along with fellow Republicans Congressmen Garret Graves and Steve Scalise as well as U.S. Senator John Kennedy are taking a look at running against Democratic Governor Edwards..:
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After a 33-10 victory over Arkansas, LSU is back in the AP Top 25 with the Tigers coming in at No. 21. Quarterback Danny Etling threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns, both to DJ Chark. The Alexandria native says their preparation going into the game paid off…:
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LSU faces Tennessee Saturday in Knoxville. The Vols are 0-6 in the league and have fired Head Coach Butch Jones.

Governor John Bel Edwards is set to make a major economic development announcement this afternoon. In a release, the news was called “one of the most significant economic development announcements in Louisiana history.” It gave no other information other than location and time, 2pm at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Two years from this week, Louisianans will cast their vote for its next governor…:
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Complete domination. That’s the best way you can describe the Saints 47-10 beat down of the Bills yesterday. Quarterback Drew Brees on the team’s seventh straight victory…:
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State Police say the driver of a tractor in Vacherie has died after being run over by a train. They say 62-year-old Mathew Alexander III was towing a 34 foot sugar cane hopper in St. James Parish, when he drove around crossing arms with red flashing lights that were down. It was directly into the path of a Union Pacific train, Alexander was hit and died at the scene.

An app available for download stating today aims to help voters keep an eye on what their politicians are doing, in an unbiased way. Vote-Smart-dot-org National Director Walker McKusick says OnPoint gives you up to date information on what elected officials have said about various issues….:
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Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll be making one of the most significant economic development announcement’s in Louisiana history this afternoon at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Governor John Bel Edwards is set to make a major economic development announcement this afternoon. In a release, the news was called “one of the most significant economic development announcements in Louisiana history.” It gave no other information other than location and time, 2pm at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The State Department of Health is saying that Attorney General Jeff Landry is not speaking truth in blaming Medicaid Expansion on fueling the opioid epidemic. L-D-H Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzollo says there is solid data that shows the state has been successful at limiting painkiller prescriptions…:
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He says Medicaid expansion has also helped thousands get treatment for addiction to painkillers.

A new phone app has been created to help you keep tabs on how elected officials vote on various issues. Jeff Palermo has more about OnPoint:
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This week, two years from now, voters will cast their ballots for Louisiana’s next governor. Governor Edwards says he intends to run again, so Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says expect GOP leaders to keep attacking the governor on various issues…:
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The Edwards administration disputes the claim by Attorney General Jeff Landry that the expansion of the Medicaid program has helped fuel the opioid crisis. The state health department says there are fewer pain killers on the streets in the last year. L-D-H Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzollo…:
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Landry asserts new prescriptions put free addictive drugs on the street, but Tuozzollo says nothing could be further from the truth.

The Saints dominated the Bills Sunday, 47-10, and New Orleans has now won 7 in a row after a game that saw the black and gold post 298 yards rushing, and setting a club record by scoring 6 rushing touchdowns. Even Quarterback Drew Brees ran for a TD…:
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Up next, the Saints host Washington this Sunday.

A new phone app called OnPoint can help you keep an eye on politicians at nearly every level of government. Vote-Smart-dot-org National Director Walker McKusick says they have culled information on over 40-thousand politicians, including those in Louisiana. He says the OnPoint app makes it easy to identify those in your area…:
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He says Vote Smart provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll be making ONE OF the most significant economic development announcement in Louisiana history this afternoon at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.