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.

As thousands of residents in south Louisiana continue to put the pieces of their life back together, it feels to many like this nightmare will never end. But former Governor Kathleen Blanco says one of her biggest takeaways from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita is that people in Louisiana are fighters, and they don’t give up…:
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The state knows it will be easier to move on once all the debris is gone and they are working hard to speed up the process. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says please be courteous to the workers operating the trucks:
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He says it could be a few more weeks before all the debris is gone.

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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Abita Beer says they’ve got a new brew coming in October that will only be available in Louisiana. The latest from the Abita Springs based brewery is called “The Boot.” They describe the new beer as “easy drinking, crisp and smooth, with an interesting flavor that will please any type of drinker and will be your perfect go-to beer.”

Five weeks after the historic flooding in south Louisiana, many people still have debris piled up in their front yards. Spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Mike Steele, says crews have hit the 55-percent mark for completion of debris removal…:
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Steele says they have more crews working now, so hopefully the second half of the cleanup will go faster than the first.

LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron promises changes to LSU’s offense. The Tigers rank dead last in the SEC in passing and 12th in the league in total offense. Orgeron says they want to spread the ball around and make the passing game more dynamic…:
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Orgeron will make his debut as interim head coach on Saturday night when the Tigers take on Missouri.

Education leaders in Louisiana are looking at ways to improve public education, in compliance with a new federal law that goes into effect next school year. State Superintendent John White says the “Every Student Succeeds Act” requires states to outline a plan for improving education. He says students MUST remain the focus of the discussions…:
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White says in the near future, they will draft the framework for a plan to improve education.

The Saints remain winless after falling to the Falcons last night 45-32.

An LSU player was booked into jail Monday on charges of domestic abuse battery/child endangerment and false imprisonment, after cops say he got into a fight with his girlfriend. LSU said Davon Godchaux is indefinitely suspended from the team.

Ed Orgeron has taken over as interim head coach at LSU. Athletic Director Joe Alleva spoke to reporters today about the decision to let former head Coach Les Miles go. Alleva says Miles cares a lot for the players, and he did a great job developing them into fine young men. He says at this time, he feels Coach O is the right man to take over the program.

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Alleva says making such a change is never easy, but changes within the program need to happen.

Miles spoke about the issue today as well when he made an appearance on the Dan Patrik Show on Direct TV’s Audience. He said he didn’t fight the decision, but hinted that he would like to coach again.

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Miles was the head coach for over 11 seasons and won 77-percent of his games.

Tonight is the first one on one presidential debate between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Emelie Gunn has more on what to expect…

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A new poll on the US Senate race in Louisiana shows it’s a tight race, but 25-percent of voters are still undecided. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says that’s not surprising.

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LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva spoke today about firing head football coach Les Miles. He says making such a change is never easy, but changes within the program had to take place.

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Miles also spoke about the issue today during an appearance on the “Dan Patrick Show on DirecTV’s Audience.”  Miles says he was told of his firing during a face-to-face meeting with Athletic Director Joe Alleva and the Tigers former coach said he didn’t fight the decision.

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Miles was the head coach at LSU for 11-plus seasons, leading the Tigers to 114 wins, one BCS National Championship, and two SEC Championships.

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald trump will go head to head tonight in their first presidential debate. ULM Political science professor Joshua Stockley says the candidates will likely take shots at one another to demonstrate that their opponent is unfit for the job.

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Stockley says both candidates are aware the clock is ticking on the campaign and the polls are tight.

A new poll shows there’s also a tight race for the US Senate seat in Louisiana. JMC analytics pollster John Couvillon says former frontrunner John Kennedy’s numbers have dropped 7 percentage points to 11-percent.

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The poll also found that 25-percent of voters are still undecided.

Louisiana native Ed Orgeron says it’s a dream come true to lead the LSU football program. Orgeron spoke today for the first time since he was named interim head coach of the 2-and-2 Tigers. Oregon says he wants to jumpstart an LSU offense ranked dead last in the SEC in passing
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Speaking for the first time since the firing, former LSU Head Coach Les Miles said on the “Dan Patrick Show on DirecTV’s Audience” that he’s fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach the Tigers…:
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This Saturday LSU will host Missouri for homecoming. Miles says he may go to Tallahassee to see Florida State play North Carolina. His son, Manny, is a walk-on quarterback for the Tar Heels.

Presidential candidates, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, will duke it out tonight in their first debate.. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley expects viewers will see the combination of information and typical candidate sparring, as the clock is ticking on the campaign and the polls are tight.
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A new poll shows it’s a tight race for the open US Senate seat in Louisiana. John Couvillon, with JMC Analytics and Polling, says five candidates have an opportunity to make the runoff as there’s been movement since he surveyed this race in July.
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Campbell and Boustany are tied for the lead at 15-percent, with Caroline Fayard and John Fleming right behind them. Fleming’s campaign paid for the poll.

Tonight is the first presidential debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hilliary Clinton. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley expects the recent police shootings of black men will be a topic of discussion…
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The debate gets underway at 8:00 local time.

A new poll on Louisiana’s US Senate race finds Republican Charles Boustany and Democrat Foster Campbell tied at 15-percent. Republican John Fleming and Democrat Caroline Fayard are just behind them, while GOP Treasurer John Kennedy is at 11-percent. Pollster John Couvillion of JMC analytics says his survey shows 25-percent of voters are undecided…
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Fleming’s campaign paid for this survey.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva spoke with reporters along with interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron today. Michelle Southern reports…:
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A body was found floating in the Cane River in Natchitoches today. Detectives have been able to determine that the deceased individual is a 28-year-old hispanic male by the name of Antonio Francisco. Authorities are still trying to determine a cause of death.

And Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain has been named the president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.