Target shooting has become one of the fastest growing community based sports in the country.  But with it comes dangers.  Kelley Ray has more.

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The safety of drivers and trick or treaters is top priority for State Troopers.  Kelley Ray has more…

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The town of Tuscaloosa is gearing up to host thousands of LSU fans this weekend for the big SEC West matchup between the Tigers and Crimson Tide. Jeff Palermo has more…

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LSU might be a big underdog headed into a date with top-ranked Alabama in Bryant–Denny Stadium Saturday, but that would never stop Tiger fans from traveling to watch it unfold. Barrett Elder with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports says LSU/Alabama games are invariably exciting…:

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LSU fans know the atmosphere is electric inside Tiger Stadium for big primetime games like this. Elder says you can expect to see the same thing over there…:

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Alabama has won six straight against LSU, but Elder says both sides consistently put up a challenge which is a blast for fans to take in. He says he’s not one of those fans who is getting tired of seeing the Crimson Tide win…:

Cut 6 (07) “I find it awesome”

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The State Department of Health is warning those who frequent indoor shooting ranges about toxic exposure to lead. There are at least 50 shooting ranges in Louisiana, a third of those are indoor. Dr. David Holcombe with Office of Public Health says there are no regulations in place to control dangerous exposure levels…

Cut 7 (09)  “HEPA filters.”

Over the past 40 years, the CDC says 36 studies show higher toxic lead levels among those who use gun ranges regularly.  Dr. Holcombe says people can take proactive measures to make sure they reduce lead exposure from affecting them…

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Health effects from lead can permanently damage vital organs and in children, damage the nervous system, slow growth, create learning and behavior problems. Dr. Holcombe says he saw a hunter with a terrible case of lead poisoning…

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He adds to make sure you get regular medical checkups and blood work to monitor your exposure to lead.

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Halloween is today and with that comes trick or treating.   State Trooper Jesse LaGrange says it’s vital that drivers easily see children who are out and about.  He says make sure they are easily seen in darker shaded costumes…

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LaGrange says drivers need to be aware of the extra foot traffic in neighborhoods and drive with caution…

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Registered sex offenders cannot participate in trick or treating activities.  For extra protection, Lagrange says for parents to be proactive and investigate the neighborhood they plan to take children beforehand…

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Other tips include children knowing their address and phone number in case they get lost, trick or treating in well-lit neighborhoods and having parents inspect all candy before eating after returning home.

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Due to an increase in flu activity in Cameron Parish, The Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling an additional flu vaccination clinic.  Dr. B. J. Foch (Fosh) says the cases are concentrated in one area…

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The flu hospitalizes three-thousand per year and causes about 500 deaths in Louisiana.  Foch says the flu shot can be administered to just about everyone and the Department of Health says it’s very important for some segments of the population to get one…

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The clinic will be held on Thursday from 8 to 4:30 at the Cameron Parish Health Unit in Cameron.  Foch says patients need to make sure to bring insurance cards to move the process along quickly.  He hopes everyone who still needs a flu shot comes out…

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He says if you miss this chance, you can still get flu shots at pharmacies, doctors offices or federally qualified community health centers.

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19th ranked LSU is getting ready to play top ranked Alabama, but junior tight end Foster Moreau doesn’t sound too stressed out. Moreau was one of several Tiger players to meet with reporters yesterday and here’s what he said when asked to describe Alabama…

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LSU has lost five straight to Alabama and in most of those games the Tigers offense found it difficult to move the football. Junior center Will Clapp says offensive coordinator Matt Canada likes to give opposing defenses a lot of different looks, so hopefully that will work this time around…

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2011 was the last time LSU beat Alabama. Linebacker Devin White says he gets asked a lot about finally getting a win over the Crimson Tide…

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The Saints are riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. New Orleans has been winning with a stingy defense, solid play from quarterback Drew Brees and a running game more formidable than in years past. But Head Coach Sean Payton says there are mistakes that need to be cleaned up or it will cost them later in the year…

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Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is eligible to return to the field this Sunday. He’s missed the first half of the season because of a fractured fibula. Payton says Breaux will be eased back into action…

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Governor John Bel Edwards has been in Puerto Rico today along with leaders of the Louisiana National Guard and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to observe and give support to the island nation as it recovers from Hurricane Maria.  The governor’s spokesperson Shauna Sanford says Louisiana understands the immense recovery effort Puerto Rico is undergoing…

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The governor will return to Louisiana Tuesday.

Two out of state residents were killed in an overnight crash involving four 18-wheelers on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says the fatal wreck occurred at two o’clock this morning. He says the traffic was heavy at that time, because a car went off the road…

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An investigative audit accuses three former cashiers at Grambling State University improperly added over 164-thousand-dollars to G-Flex accounts that were used by 35 students and two of the former cashiers. Such a use of public money for personal benefit may violate both state and federal laws. The G-Flex accounts can be used to buy text books, meals and snacks.  State Auditor Roger Harris says even though the money has been paid back through Grambling’s general fund, the school wants to recover those funds…

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The big game of the year has arrived, as 19th ranked LSU visits top ranked Alabama this Saturday. The Bayou Bengals are looking for their first win over the Crimson Tide since 2011, but Bama is a three touchdown favorite. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron spoke today about the key to beating the defending SEC champs…

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Two out of state residents were killed in an overnight crash involving four 18-wheelers on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish.  The wreck led to the closure of I-10 Eastbound near the Mississippi River Bridge.  State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says the pile-up could have been avoided if the now deceased driver saw that traffic was coming to a stop…

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Governor John Bel Edwards has been in Puerto Rico today along with leaders of the Louisiana National Guard and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to observe and give support to the island nation as it recovers from Hurricane Maria.  Shortly after the storm, Louisiana launched a donation drive for Puerto Rico.  The governor’s spokesperson Shauna Sanford says the state has sent approximately 100 pallets worth of essential items from diapers to non-perishable formula to help in the recovery efforts…

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An investigative audit accuses three former cashiers at Grambling State University improperly added over 164-thousand-dollars to G-Flex accounts that were used by 35 students and two of the former cashiers. State Auditor, Roger Harris says the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office was notified by the school in February once they discovered a problem…

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LSU is a three touchdown underdog for this Saturday’s game against top ranked Alabama. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says this game will come down to whoever executes the best….
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Orgeron says his team heads into the big game rested and healthy. Only offensive tackle KJ Malone is listed as questionable.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in Puerto Rico to help with Hurricane Maria recovery efforts….
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Former LSU star Alex Bregman delivered a memorable game winning hit in the 10th inning as Houston outlasted the Dodgers 13-12 in Game 5 of the World Series. Bregman’s Astros rallied back from two huge deficits to take a three games to two lead…
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Two men from Texas were killed in an overnight crash involving four 18-wheelers on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says there was congestion on I-10 East between Gross Tete and the Lobdell exit from a previous wreck, when an 18-wheeler didn’t notice other vehicles had slowed down..:
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The interstate was shut down until early this afternoon.

The hype is building for Saturday’s SEC showdown between 19th ranked LSU and top ranked Alabama. The Crimson Tide got after LSU Quarterback Danny Etling last season. He was sacked five times and threw for just 92 yards and was intercepted once. Head Coach Ed Orgeron on what he wants to see from his senior signal caller…
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Kick-off from Tuscaloosa is at 7 PM.

Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Laura Edwards are in Puerto Rico meeting with government officials of the island country as they struggle to recover from Hurricane Maria. Puerto Rico plans to start a shelter-at-home program similiar to the one used by Louisiana following the August flood. Debris removal is another big problem in Puerto Rico.

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson is said to be doing “very well” after being hospitalized overnight. Michelle Southern has more…
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An audit released by the state legislative auditor’s office accuses three former cashiers at Grambling State of improperly adding over 164-thousand dollars to spending accounts for 35 students, including two of the former cashiers. Auditor Roger Harris says the action may have violated state and federal laws, plus….
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Grambling is no longer giving cashiers the ability to manually allocate dollars to the spending cards.

Former LSU star Alex Bregman had the game-winning hit in the 10th inning of last night’s wild World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His manager, A-J Hinch, is not surprised the 23-year-old came up big…
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Governor John Bel Edwards is in Puerto Rico today to offer leaders of the island support as they recover from Hurricane Maria. Louisiana has already launched a donation drive for Puerto Rico and Edwards spokeswoman Shauna Sanford says the state has sent approximately 100 pallets worth of essential items to help in the recovery efforts..:
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The governor will return to Louisiana Tuesday.

The big game of the year has arrived as LSU visits top ranked Alabama this Saturday. The Bayou Bengals are looking for their first win over the Crimson Tide since 2011. Bama is a three touchdown favorite and LSU Coach Ed Orgeron spoke today about the key to beating the defending SEC champs:
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On another LSU note, the school announced the time for the Arkansas game on November 11th will be 11am in Tiger Stadium.

A state audit finds three former cashiers at Grambling improperly added nearly $165,000 dollars to the university accounts of 35 students, including the personal accounts of two of the former employees. Director of Investigative Audits Roger Harris says the money has been paid back through Grambling’s general fund, but they still want to recover the money
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Hundreds of non-violent inmates at parish jails are set to be released later this week as part of the state’s criminal justice reform effort..:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is in Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico today to meet with leaders on the island and assist with recovery. The governor’s spokesperson Shauna Sanford says Edwards is with GOSEP heads and Louisiana National Guard officials to give Puerto Rico advice:
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The governor will return to Louisiana Tuesday.

State Police say I-10 eastbound near Grosse Tete has reopened after a fatal crash involving four 18-wheelers. Trooper Bryan Lee says one of the big rigs didn’t stop for upcoming traffic and smashed into three other 18 wheelers. He says the traffic was heavy at that time, because a car went off the road…:
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Two out of state residents were killed in the 18-wheeler that slammed into the other three.

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson is doing “very well” after being hospitalized overnight. Spokesman Greg Bensel said the 90-year-old was observed at Ochsner Hospital after experiencing brief weakness following the Saints 20-12 win over Chicago at the Superdome.

An investigative audit accuses three former cashiers at Grambling of improperly adding over 164-thousand-dollars to G-Flex accounts that were used by 35 students and two of the former cashiers. Director of Investigative Audits Roger Harris says they were notified by the school in February once they discovered a problem…:
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Such a use of public money for personal benefit may violate both state and federal laws.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in Puerto Rico to help with Hurricane Maria recovery efforts. Don Molino has more…:
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I-10 East is now open after being closed since an overnight deadly crash involving four 18-wheelers between Grosse Tete and LA 415 in Iberville Parish. State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says one of the big rigs didn’t stop for upcoming traffic and smashed into three other 18 wheelers. He says the pile-up could have been avoided:
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Two occupants in the first 18 wheeler died in the crash.

A state audit finds three former cashiers at Grambling improperly added nearly $165,000 dollars to the university accounts of 35 students, including the personal accounts of two of the former employees. GFlex accounts are given to students for discretionary spending money. Also detailed in the audit is over $12,000 in free meals provided to Grambling employees through a food service company.

The Louisiana Lottery says the Mega Millions game is changing so that jackpots will be bigger, but that means the ticket price is now $2. Spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin…:
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She says they anticipate the average Mega Millions jackpot to be 371-million dollars.