A spending bill that contains 500-million dollars in federal flood recovery dollars has been halted in the US Senate. Democrats are not willing to vote for the measure, unless money is included to help the Flint, Michigan, address its lead tainted water problems. This legislation must be approved by midnight Friday in order to keep the federal government running.

More US Senate candidates are airing TV commercials as the November 8 election approaches. Michelle Southern has more…
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Three strippers are suing the state over the new law that requires dancers in clubs to be at least 21-years-old. Legal analyst Tim Meche doesn’t think the suit will be successful because challenges to the federal drinking age requirement were struck down…:
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State Alcohol and Tobacco Control officers plan on enforcing the new law on October 1st.

The Bayou Country Superfest has found a new home. The three-day country music festival will take place during the 2017 Memorial Day Holiday at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Superfest Producer Quint Davis says this is great for country music fans as there are over 35-thousand hotel rooms within walking distance of the Dome…
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The 2017 lineup will be announced on December 1st.

Last night’s presidential debate was unlike any we’ve ever seen, according to political experts. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says he doesn’t feel there was a clear winner, but Democrat Hillary Clinton presented a better case to support her position. He says Republican Donald Trump seemed to have difficulty making his points clear to the public, but he’s staying true to his style.

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Hogan says both candidates played a role many expected they would.

The US Senate race in Louisiana is also heating up as more candidates are hitting the airwaves with TV ads. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says will likely see more ads from candidates attacking their opponents soon. He says Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy will likely be a target of the attacks.

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Three strippers have filed a federal suit against the state to have the stripper age requirement law overturned. The dancers claim the law is sexist because under the law, exotic dancers are defined as entertainers whose breasts or buttocks are exposed. Legal analyst Tim Meche doesn’t think that claim will go far in the courtroom.

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Meche says he doesn’t think the suit will be successful.

Bayou Country Superfest announced next year’s music festival will be held at the Superdome in New Orleans. Event producer and director Quint Davis says now that the festival is indoors, there’s more opportunity to get creative with the lighting.

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Lineup and ticket details will be announced December 1.

We’re starting to see the US Senate candidates become more visible as the November 8th election gets closer. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says the ads help the many candidates introduce themselves to voters, but the debates will tell the tale. But he says the field is so crowded it might be difficult when it comes to discussing policies they support..:
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On the national level, political experts say last night’s presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is one of the most bizarre ever at that level of politics. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says it’s due, in part, to the sharp personal jabs they took at each other. He says there was also an unusual lack of actual substance in the debate..:
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Bayou Country Superfest announced the 8th annual music festival will be held in New Orleans at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in 2017. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Three unidentified strippers are suing the state over the ban on exotic dancers less than 21 law. ATC says they plan to begin enforcing the mandate on October 1st. Legal analyst Tim Meche says government has a right to regulate activities of those of a certain age…:
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As the November 8 election draws closer, more and more candidates for US Senate are taking their campaigns to the airwaves. State Treasurer John Kennedy aired his first commercial during last night’s Saints game. Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com says it was unusual that the ad was a full 60 seconds…:
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Alford says the commercials are helping candidates introduce themselves to voters, many for the first time.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association says it will be up to schools and school districts on how they plan to handle national anthem protests. The LHSAA says there were multiple incidents by schools and fans this past Friday. They said after consulting with their lawyers it was determined that any and all decisions related to individuals or team expressions during the National Anthem is up to the individual schools.

Bayou Country Superfest announces the 8th annual music festival with be held in New Orleans at the Mercedes Benz Superdome over the 2017 Memorial Day Holiday. Producer and Director of the Superfest Quint Davis says the three-day concert will start with a free and open to the public concert on Friday, May 26th in Champions Square. He says they want this to be the new country superfest in every way…:
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The lineup and ticket details will be announced on December 1st.

Denham Springs officials say about 45 percent of flooded structures in their city evaluated by FEMA are been deemed substantially damaged. FEMA inspectors evaluated 2,729 residential and commercial structures in the city and found 1,222 had sustained damage estimated to cost 50 percent or more of the structure’s value to repair.

Three strippers are suing the state over the new law that requires dancers in clubs to be at least 21-years-old. Legal analyst Tim Meche doesn’t think the suit will be successful because challenges to the federal drinking age requirement were struck down…:
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State Alcohol and Tobacco Control officers plan on enforcing the new law on October 1st.

Former Governor Kathleen Blanco, who is familiar with this rebuilding phase due to her experiences in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, is offering encouragement to flood victims still working to get their lives back to normal. She says the “new normal” will be better in many ways…:
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She knows these communities will come back stronger than ever because Louisianians are a resilient bunch.

Bayou Country Superfest is moving to the Mercedes Benz Superdome for 2017. The festival posted on its website this morning that the shows will still be over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28 in 2017, but the event will be held in New Orleans. Tiger Stadium has hosted the festival the past 7 years but LSU officials said they had to bow out for a couple of years due to renovations being made inside Death Valley.

Many roadways are still lined with debris five weeks after the historic flooding. Halen Doughty has more…:
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LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron looks to jump start a passing attack that ranks last in the SEC. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Strippers are suing Louisiana to overturn the state’s new strip club age requirement law. Three strippers have filed a federal suit alleging the law is unconstitutional because it violates their right to free expression in the form of erotic dance. The dancers also claim the law is sexist and that it would not apply to men in the same situations, based on language in the bill.

Many flood victims are still struggling to recover, five weeks after the flooding that devastated south Louisiana. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco encourages residents to keep their heads held high, because this too shall pass. She says we will recover from this.

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The Every Student Succeeds Act requires states to develop plans to improve education by the next school year. State Superintendent John White says Louisiana is making strides in education, like improving math and reading test scores among 4^th graders and overall ACT scores. He believes better preparing teachers while they are still in college could also have an impact in K-12 classrooms.

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Former Governor Kathleen Blanco is offering encouragement to flood victims during the difficult rebuilding phase. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Meanwhile the state is working to get the debris off the road, and say they’ve stepped up efforts. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Mike Steele, says they are asking people to sort their debris into different categories to make the cleanup process easier:
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LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron promises changes to LSU’s offense. Orgeron replaces Les Miles, who was criticized for his antiquated offense that included poor clock management. Orgeron says another thing he’s going to try is to practice less so the team feels strong on Saturday against Missouri…:
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The Tigers rank dead last in the SEC in passing and 12th in the league in total offense.

The LHSAA has issued a statement regarding National Anthem Protests, as the group said their were multiple incidents by schools and fans this past Friday. They said after consulting with counsel they determined that any and all decisions related to individuals or teams expressions during the National Anthem at games will be determined by each school individually.

Many roadways are still lined with debris five weeks after the historic flooding. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Three exotic dancers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge are suing to stop a statewide ban on strippers younger than 21. They say the new law infringes on their constitutional right to free speech, due process and equal protection. The suit is against the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control whose is charged with enforcing the ban. A response to the suit is due by Nov. 22.

It’s what many LSU wanted to hear. Interim head coach Ed Orgeron says the offense is going to change because they don’t want to make the mistakes of the past…:
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Alabama Coach Nick Saban was asked to comment on the mid-season firing of Les Miles. The Crimson Tide coach said he hates it that a man who wins a national title and two SEC championships doesn’t get to finish the season.

State Superintendent of Education John White says they will soon be drafting a framework for a plan to improve Louisiana’s schools. He says a new federal education law goes into effect next school year that requires states to outline ways students get the most out of their learning environment.
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He says he’s confident Louisiana can make great strides, but it’s vital to keep students top of mind and set politics aside.