U.S. Senate candidate Troy Hebert files a lawsuit in an effort to be included in an October 18th debate hosted by the Council for a Better Louisiana and LPB. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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US Senate candidate Charles Boustany has filed a lawsuit against the author of a book that claims the congressmen was somehow involved with one of the prostitutes killed in Jefferson Davis Parish. The defamation lawsuit was filed in Lafayette Parish and asks for damages and an injunction banning further publication of “Murder in the Bayou” by Ethan Brown. Brown has said he stands by what he says in the book.

Louisiana has received a $67 million federal grant to better prepare new teachers and provide more support for rural school districts. Assistant Talent Superintendent Hannah Dietsch says much of the grant money will go towards making sure teachers are prepared for the classroom before they begin their careers in education…:
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The money will be dispersed among 16 rural school systems, reaching a total of 137 schools as part of an effort to better prepare educators.

Could Tulane and LSU’s upcoming games be affected by the extremely dangerous Hurricane Matthew? The National Hurricane Center says the Category 4 storm made landfall in western Haiti this morning, with max winds near 145 miles per hour. The updated track has the storm potentially passing along or near the east coast of Florida late Thursday into Friday afternoon. Tulane is scheduled to play UCF Friday at 7 p.m. CDT in Orlando, while LSU and Florida are slated to kick off at 11 a.m. CDT Saturday in Gainesville.

The LSU Tigers easily passed their first test with interim head coach Ed Orgeron at the helm, what will he do for an encore? The Tigers had over 600 yards of total offense against Missouri, but the opponent this Saturday, Florida, has much more talent. Orgeron says offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger will have a good game plan..:
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Orgeron compared Derrius Guice to former USC star and Saints running back Reggie Bush. The Baton Rouge native welcomes the comparison..:
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The Tigers kick off Saturday morning at 11am in Gainesville.

In this week’s LSWA Honors, LSU Running Back Derrius Guice picked up the offensive player of the week. The product of Catholic High rused for a career best 163 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries in the Tigers beatdown of Missouri.

LSU’s Kendell Beckwith got the Defensive Player of the week honor as he led the way in the game with 9 tackles.

The Special Teams Player of the Week goes to UL-Lafayette punter Steven Coutts who had a gross and net average of 48.3 yards on seven punts in the Ragin Cajuns’ 37-31 double-overtime loss to New Mexico State.

LSU and Southern Miss will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Tigers and Golden Eagles will air on the SEC Network.

Haughton Native Dak Prescott is a candidate for NFC Rookie of the Year as he has led the Cowboys to a three and one record. Prescott threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns in Dallas’ 24-17 win over San Francisco.

The Louisiana Dept. of Education has received a $67 million grant to better prepare teachers for the classroom. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The first campaign ad attacking a candidate has been released by Republican Congressman Charles Boustany. UL-Lafayette Pearson Cross says it’s not surprising the target of the attack is GOP State Treasurer John Kennedy. He says it’s a dogfight of a race among the top GOP contenders…:
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While flood victims in south Louisiana are struggling to recover from the August flood, many north Louisianans have still not recovered from the flooding there in March. Monroe Police Juror Pat Moore says many people still have not gotten back into their homes. She says some of the people didn’t know how to get the assistance they need…:
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District Attorney Jerry Jones announced Monday that he is resigning effective November 1st. Jones, who’s served the fourth district since 1991, says his decision is solely motivated by his health and that he does not want to leave office.

Louisiana residents can now buy REAL ID licenses today from the Office of Motor Vehicles. In October of 2020, travelers will need a REAL ID to fly domestically without a passport. OMV COmmissioner Karen St. Germain says in order to get an ID, you’ll need to bring in your birth certificate, social security card and proof of residency and they look similar to your current license.
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LSU Health New Orleans researchers find there is a link between certain types of cancer and sugary beverage consumption. Dr. Melinda Sothern with LSU Health New Orleans says added sugar was found to be connected to some cancers, not natural sugars.
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She says they recommend that people do not have more than three 12 ounce sugary drinks per week.

The new slogan from Keep Louisiana Beautiful aims to raise awareness about the state’s litter problem. Executive Director Susan Russel says she hopes “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” will get a message across to Louisianians not to trash our wonderful state. She says they hope to see less garbage in years to come, as volunteers still had a lot of trash to pick up last year.
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She says they are seeing a decline in litter around Louisiana and believes that’s because of the efforts of 35-thousand volunteers.

According to authorities, a 16-year-old Woodlawn student has been arrested today by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for posting threats about students and teachers on her Instagram account. The posts made on the account wally _ clown  threaten that Woodlawn students and teachers would be kidnapped and killed. Account followers reported the messages to the Sheriff’s office. Threats were also made against students at Fair Park High School. The teenager was booked into Caddo Juvenile Detention Center.

A report by ProPublica finds many state leaders along with residents are very frustrated with the Red Cross’ flood response efforts in Louisiana. The report stems from email’s from state officials showing concern with the organization, as well as many attempts to resolve the issues. Officials with the the governor’s office are reportedly meeting today with the Red Cross.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful has released a new slogan in hopes of reducing litter in the state. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Louisiana residents are now able to purchase REAL ID licenses today from the Office of Motor Vehicles. In October of 2020, you’ll need a REAL ID to fly domestically without a passport. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says the ID will also be needed to enter federal buildings starting in four years.
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She says the REAL ID license will cost 13 dollars for a 4 year duplicate and 17 dollars for a six year duplicate.

The Y-W-C-A of Greater Baton Rouge says pop singer Taylor Swift donated a substantial amount to support flood relief efforts as part of the celebrity’s one million dollar pledge to Louisiana. CEO Diana Payton says the money is going to the Early Head Start center because the one at Glen Oaks High School was forced to closed due to water damage.
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful has released a new slogan that aims to raise awareness about the state’s litter problem. Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell, says they hope “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” will provide a consistent message to Louisianans not to trash the state. She believes it’s a fitting slogan for the Bayou State, especially the word love.

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Rogers says the slogan appears on bumper stickers that will be placed on 12-thousand state vehicles.

Many flood victims in Denham Springs could be forced to elevate their homes. Mayor Gerard Landry says about 1200 residents were informed by mail over the weekend that initial FEMA assessments show the structure was “substantially damaged” by the flood.

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Landry emphasizes that these FEMA assessments are just an initial snapshot of the damage each home likely received.

A link between sugary drinks and some cancers has been discovered by researchers at LSU Health New Orleans. Michelle Southern has more…

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A committee searching for a new president of the University of Louisiana System has made a recommendation to the full board for consideration. Northwestern State University President James Henderson was the only person submitted for review by the committee. If chosen, Henderson will fill the position vacated by Sandra Woodley in December.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles began issuing REAL ID licenses today. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says beginning in October 2020 this type of identification will be required to fly domestically without a passport.

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St. Germain says the new REAL ID licenses will cost $13 for a four year duplicate.

Researchers at LSU Health New Orleans have identified a risk factor for the development of certain types of cancer. Melinda Sothern with LSU Health New Orleans says sugary drink intake is associated with the risk of a few specific kinds of cancer.

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She recommends having no more than three 12 oz sugary drinks per week.

Many flood victims in Denham Springs could be required to elevate their homes if they were “substantially damaged”. Mayor Gerard Landry says about 1200 residents were informed by mail that initial FEMA assessments show the structure was “substantially damaged” by the flood, but he’s worried about the amount of misinformation that is out there.

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Landry says residents should appeal that ruling through the city.

Part of Taylor Swift’s $1 million dollar pledge to Louisiana will go to the YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge’s Early Head Start Center. CEO Dianna Payton says the Early Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood and family services for low-income children up to three years of age. She says they are very grateful for the pop star’s gift.

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Louisiana residents are now able to purchase REAL ID licenses today from the Office of Motor Vehicles. Once October 2020 hits, you’ll need a REAL ID to fly domestically without a passport. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says in order to get a REAL ID, your birth certificate, social security card, and proof of residency are needed and they look similar to the current licesenses…
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REAL ID licenses cost 13 dollars for a four year duplicate and 17 dollars for a six year duplicate.
Hundreds of Denham Springs residents who flooded in Livingston Parish could be forced to elevate their homes. Mayor Gerard Landry says residents should appeal the FEMA ruling through the city and then their permit staff will need the pre-flood market value of the home and an estimated cost of repairs. He says there could be about 900 homes below the “substantially damaged” line.
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LSU Health New Orleans researchers found a link between certain kinds of cancer and sugary drink consumption. Dr. Melinda Sothern with LSU Health New Orleans says it’s recommended that people do not have more than three 12 ounce sugary drinks per week. She says there is also a link to obesity and cardio-metabolic diseases with these drinks. She adds one group of people is more at risk than others.
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful has created a new slogan to raise awareness of the litter problem Louisiana is facing. Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell, says “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” appears on bumper stickers that will be placed on 12-thousand state vehicles and they want to get the message out to as many people as possible.
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