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Cory Diaz Lafayette Daily Advertiser Sept. 9, 2026, 2:40 p.m. CT LSU confirmed to the SEC that it will not add two former professional football players to its roster. The university's decision comes ahead of a court hearing between LSU and the SEC regarding conference rules. With the addition of two other players, LSU's 105-man roster is now full for the season. The SEC had scheduled a meeting to discuss LSU's potential rule violations, which could have included a vote on expulsion.

Sept. 9, 2026, 11:52 a.m. CT State Farm is returning $5 billion in dividends to its auto insurance customers nationwide. The average payment is about $100 a vehicle, with some states like Louisiana averaging higher. Payments are being issued to customers throughout the fall due to the company's strong profits. Customers with policies active at any time in 2025 are eligible for the dividend.

The SEC filed an amended complaint against LSU on Tuesday, Sept. 8, over the college's potential plans to add former NFL players to its roster. The SEC has since scheduled a vote with conference presidents on whether to expel LSU from the league. In the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, the SEC argues it has the authority to remove LSU from the conference.

A house fire has left former Louisiana legislator Kenny Cox and his family homeless. Cox's daughter sustained serious burns, and the family's two dogs were killed in the blaze. The retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel is a decorated war hero for his actions at the Pentagon on 9/11. A GoFundMe has been established to help the family recover from the fire.

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A highway widening project is planned for Hwy. 1 in Donaldsonville to accommodate anticipated traffic growth. The project includes adding lanes, upgrading intersections and improving Hwy. 405. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and be completed in phases by early 2028. Officials plan to host a community meeting to discuss the project, though details are not yet finalized. Anticipating additional traffic through Donaldsonville, a four-lane widening project for Hwy.

Updated Sept. 8, 2026, 9:10 p.m. CT The eligibility case that has gripped, befuddled and frustrated much of the college football world may soon be nearing a conclusion. LSU is adding two players to its roster, Aiden Anding and Gabriel Reliford, to get it to the NCAA-mandated maximum of 105, the university confirmed to USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Ascension Parish Public Schools plans to build a new $5.7 million school board office. For the fourth consecutive year, the district ranked top in Louisiana for LEAP results, Superintendent Dr. Edith Walker noted in a presentation in Donaldsonville. Future projects include a $6.2 million renovation and addition to the Donaldsonville High School fieldhouse. Ascension Parish Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Edith Walker said during a Sept.

Sept. 8, 2026, 8:34 p.m. CT Upset losses in the first week of action caused a shakeup in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association football polls. Westgate, St. Charles, and Ouachita Christian moved into the No. 1 spots in their respective classes. Previously top-ranked teams Neville, University, and Haynesville all lost their opening games.

Shelby Bordelon represented Louisiana in the Miss America competition and finished as first runner-up. Bordelon earned a $10,000 scholarship for her placement in the competition. She is the sixth Miss Louisiana to be named first runner-up at the national pageant. Bordelon also won a preliminary evening gown award, which included a $3,000 scholarship.