LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva spoke to reporters today to talk about the firing of Les Miles, and introduce Ed Orgeron as interim head coach. He said they like Miles but felt that, at this time, Coach O is the right man to take over the program…:
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Orgeron said you can expect to see some big changes under his watch.

Miles spoke for the first time since the firing today on the “Dan Patrick Show on DirecTV’s Audience.” He said he did not fight Alleva’s decision because he wants what everyone wants and that’s what’s best for the Tigers. Miles also indicated he would like to coach again…:
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Miles was the head coach at LSU for 11-plus seasons. He won 77-percent of his games, including a BCS National Championship and two SEC titles.

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will face off tonight in their first debate. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says you can expect to see plenty of shots fired between the candidates in an attempt to demonstrate to Americans how the other candidate is unfit…:
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The debate will begin at 8pm and will be moderated by Lester Holt of NBC.

They’ll be up against the Saints game tonight. And tonight is a special game as it’s been 10 years since the reopening of the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco says despite backlash over working on the Dome during a time of crisis, she received many public apologies after that game on Sept. 25, 2006…:
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The Saints/Falcons game kicks off tonight at 730.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva spoke with reporters along with interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron today. He said making the choice to terminate Les Miles was not an easy one to make, but changes within the program had to take place…:
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Coach “O” said today that changes will take place and they are going to flip the script on the offense.

Speaking for the first time since the firing, 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.

There’s a new poll out on the US Senate race and this one looks very different than some previous ones. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says the survey shows Congressman Charles Boustany and Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell are tied for the lead at 15-percent, and Fleming and New Orleans attorney Caroline Fayard are just behind them at third and fourth place respectively. He says former front runner John Kennedy’s numbers have dropped 7 percentage points to 11-percent…:
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The poll was paid for by Congressman John Fleming’s campaign.

The ACLU of Louisiana is reacting to reports about a man who was arrested in Lafayette and charged with “flag desecration.” Charri Mohamad was booked for allegedly being shown on tape burning an American flag, and tearing up another. In a release, the ACLU of Louisiana says it is not a crime to destroy or damage the flag, and an arrest like this is a violation of Mohamad’s first amendment rights.

Former LSU football coach Les Miles said he’s feeling good one day after his firing. Miles was a guest this morning 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 head man said he didn’t fight the decision…:
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We’ll hear from Alleva at this hour as he discusses the termination of Miles and the future of the program under Interim Head Coach Ed Orgeron.

Baton rouge Police are investigating a fatal crash that took the life of a driver and ejected a small child from the vehicle before it burst into flames. They say it happened last night as a Cadillac Deville entered the lane of another vehicle and struck it on Airline Highway. The Cadillac, driven by 24-year-old Ronald Dunn, then crashed and rolled throwing the small child from the vehicle. Dunn died, but the child is in stable condition. The crash remains under investigation.

Tonight is the first one on one presidential debate between candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Emelie Gunn has more on what to expect:
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A man who was convicted in August of second degree murder in the death of his wife in 1962 has been sentenced to life in prison. A jury found Felix Vail guilty of killing Mary Horton Vail and trying to make it look like a drowning accident on the Calcasieu River.

LSU fans got a huge shock Sunday afternoon as they learned Head Coach Les Miles was terminated. The Mad Hatter had 114 wins, a BCS National Championship and two SEC championships over 12 years. Senior wide receiver Travin Dural of Breaux Bridge says he showed up to a 5:00 meeting yesterday and never thought he would be told that Miles was let go.
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Ed Orgeron, takes over as the interim head coach.

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.

A new book alleges Congressman Charles Boustany was involved with prostitutes who were murdered in Jefferson Davis parish. Author Ethan Brown says a lot of media outlets have been reporting the claims against the congressman, but in all the stories he’s seen, reporters have noted that they have not been able to independently verify the allegations.

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The book explores 8 murders that took place in Jefferson Davis parish between 2005 and 2009.

After 11 plus seasons and 114 wins, Les Miles is no longer the head coach at LSU. Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron were let go after a loss to Auburn dropped the Tigers out of the AP Top 25. Safety Jamal Adams says Miles spoke with the team before he left.

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Miles led the Tigers to a BCS National Championship and two SEC Championships.

Congressman Garret Graves is not happy that flood victims are still struggling a month after the flood. He says if people can’t repair their homes, there will be less property tax revenue to fund schools, fire departments and drainage systems.

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Tonight’s Saints game marks ten years since the Superdome reopened after Hurricane Katrina. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco faced criticism for trying to get it reopened so quickly when thousands of people needed help. She says they got funds from the NFL and FEMA that could only go towards repairs for the building. She says in the end, she received many public apologies.

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It took nine months to repair the stadium after the devastating storm.

The new book Murder on the Bayou by Ethan Brown explores the murders of 8 prostitutes in Jefferson Davis parish and alleges that Congressman Charles Boustany was involved with the women. Brown says there is no question that a staffer at Boustany’s office also worked at the Boudreaux Inn, where the women would perform their services.

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After more than 11 seasons, Les Miles is no longer the coach of the LSU Tigers. The decision was made Sunday to release Miles and Offensive Line coach Cam Cameron. Defensive lineman Ed Orgeron takes over as the interim head coach. Senior wide receiver Travin Dural of Breaux Bridge on what Coach “O” can bring to the team…:
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We’ll hear from Alleva today on the firing of Miles and the future with Orgeron at the helm.

Congressman Garret Graves of Baton Rouge has drafted legislation that aims to get people help faster after disasters. He says flood insurance companies typically have to give homeowners answers within 30 days and he wants the National Flood Insurance Program to do the same. He wants to get this measure pushed through quickly…:
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A 45-year-old Baton Rouge man walking on a roadway early Sunday morning was hit and killed according to police. They say Reginald Holden died after being struck by a Chevrolet Equinox.

It’s been 10 years since the Mercedes Benz Superdome reopened after Hurricane Katrina, as the Saints and Falcons prepare to kickoff tonight in New Orleans. Kathleen Blanco was governor at the time and says even though she was criticized for it, Saints owner Tom Benson promised if they could open the Superdome before the 2006 season, he wouldn’t move the franchise:
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She says the opening and win that night over the Falcons revived the city and she received many apologies afterwards.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent Sunday murder-suicide. It’s reported that 67-year-old Larry Townsend shot and killed 68-year-old Linda Townsend, his wife, before turning the gun on himself. JPSO is trying to determine a motive.

The Les Miles era at LSU is over. The Mad Hatter and Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron were terminated after the Tigers’ disappointing loss to Auburn. Safety Jamal Adams says Miles spoke with the team before he left…:
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A news conference will take place today at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the dismissal of Miles and the promotion of Ed Orgeron.

A new book about the murders of prostitutes in Jefferson Davis parish is surrounded by controversy. Ethan Brown, who wrote Murder on the Bayou, alleges Congressman Charles Boustany may have been involved with the women. Brown says Boustany’s response to the accusation is included in the book…:
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Boustany’s staff has dismissed the allegations against the congressman as “completely false.”

It’s been 10 years since the Superdome reopened after Hurricane Katrina as the Saints and Falcons prepare to kick off tonight…:
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State Police say a woman from Bastrop died after being hit by a vehicle driven by a 73-year-old man while she was trying to cross US Highway 165. They say William Hendrix Jr of Bastrop was traveling on 165 around 12:45am Sunday morning, when he struck the pedestrian, 38-year-old Lela Brandon. Brandon was taken to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Shocked and sad is the reaction from the LSU players over the firing of LSU Head Coach Les Miles and Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Congressman Garret Graves of Baton Rouge has introduced a bill that would help future disaster victims get assistance in a timely manner…:
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That’s what his proposal would change.

Tonight’s Saints-Falcons game marks the 10th anniversary of the Mercedes Benz Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco prioritized the repair of the iconic stadium. Blanco says the building’s roof was badly damaged and it was a symbol of despair for New Orleans. The former governor says despite criticism, she knew they could turn the dome into a symbol of victory…:
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She says that winning game September 25th, 2006 against the Falcons, was a rebirth of the city.

New Orleans Police say they arrested seven people in an otherwise uneventful demonstration over the Andrew Jackson statue in Jackson Square. An activist group said they were going to take the statue down, but the city warned that vandalizing public property is a crime. Take Em Down Nola backs plans to remove several local monuments to the Confederacy, and has complained about the city’s delay in taking them down.