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Here is The Associated Press planner for Louisiana the weekend of Nov. 7-8. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the desk staffer is Mary Foster. On Sunday, Nov. 8, Becky Bohrer is the desk staffer. Check later advisories for updates on coverage plans. AP stories, along with the photos that accompany them, can also be obtained from http://www.apexchange.com. Reruns are also available from the Service Desk (800-838-4616).
Check later advisories for more coverage details. All times are Central.
TOP STORIES
Moving in advance for use in editions of Monday, Nov. 9
LOUISIANA SPOTLIGHT
BATON ROUGE — When it comes to controversy, LSU System President John Lombardi doesn't wilt, and he's launched an attack on one of the most sacred of political cows at the Louisiana Capitol by suggesting changes to the free college tuition program called TOPS. The program, whose full name is the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, costs nearly $130 million, growing annually. Lombardi argues free tuition on the state's dime without regard for a student's need or family income might have been a good idea once but should be reconsidered amid years of projected state budget shortfalls — and with higher education on the chopping block. Taking on TOPS is like attacking motherhood and apple pie, and the idea of scaling back the program isn't gaining many fans publicly outside the university community. The Legislature has killed similar proposals in years past, and Lombardi's arguments aren't expected to change many minds at the Capitol, despite the state's budget woes. AP News Analysis. By Melinda Deslatte.
DATELINE LOUISIANA
The following stories from Associated Press members in Louisiana moved in advance and are available for use this weekend and thereafter.
For use in editions of Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 7-8
SECRETARIAT-TRACK
CARENCRO — It's early on a Sunday morning, a November chill in the air and the sun just beginning to rise from the eastern sky. For many people, those are perfect conditions for quietly sipping a hot cup of coffee or pulling the covers over their heads for some extra shuteye. But on the set of Secretariat at the former Evangeline Downs in Carencro, those are the furthest thoughts from anyone's mind. A Disney movie must be made, and it's time to get to work. By Amanda McElfresh, The Advertiser. AP Photos.
MACBETH RETURNS
BATON ROUGE — Macbeth is back after a hurricane-shortened run — but with some big differences. "We had it on our schedule last year, but we had to reschedule it because of Hurricane Gustav," said director David Sedevie, a film and theater instructor at Baton Rouge Community College. "Then we had to cut it short, so a lot of people didn't get to see it." So William Shakespeare's classic was to open again Friday in the college's Magnolia Performing Arts Pavilion, with a matinee and evening show Saturday, evening shows Nov. 12-13, and a matinee Nov. 14. By Robin Miller, The Advocate. AP Photo.
DENTISTS AT SCHOOL
DES ALLEMANDS — "Be like an alligator!" dentist Xuan Tran told a young patient at Allemands Elementary School. The primary school student followed her cheerful directions and opened his mouth wide. "There you go," Tran said. The New Orleans dentist is part of a year-old program in St. Charles Parish public schools that offers on-campus dental care to students. By Sandra Barbier, The Times-Picayune. AP Photo.
TOP COP
ABBEVILLE — Right after high school, Toby Walker entered the oil field and learned the world of sales. After 10 years of that, Walker said he needed to find something else. "The money was good, but the work was up and down, up and down," he remembers. So he started looking around for a different occupation and thought of law enforcement. After all, his grandfather, his uncle, his older brother and his younger brother had all done it. It could be in the blood. By Justin Martin, The Abbeville Meridional. AP Photo.
For use in editions of Monday, Nov. 9
LAPS BEFORE CLASS
METAIRIE — With rain threatening, students at Bissonet Plaza Elementary School wasted no time making their way to the back of campus. Some went straight to the field, where they ran laps around cones their teachers had set up. Others headed to a blacktop area, where they walked in groups until the start of class. Bissonet's 20-minute jogging and walking club is among a multitude of activities that the Metairie school has implemented over the past several years amid rising concern over the nation's soaring childhood obesity rate, increasingly sedentary lifestyle and research that links excess weight in youngsters to heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. By Barri Bronston, The Times-Picayune. AP Photo.
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
MONROE — Wossman High School librarian Diane Freeman is at her post in the library at 7 a.m. every day, through lunch and long after school hours to meet the research, computer access and pleasure reading needs of the students. As information technology becomes a more integral part of student learning and achievement, the role of school libraries and librarians is changing to meet increasing student demands while incorporating traditional library functions. By Barbara Leader, The News Star. AP Photo.
MERRYVILLE
MERRYVILLE — The saying in Merryville is, "Once you get a taste of the water, you'll never go home." Merryville lies just east of the Sabine River, and water from the river and its tributaries has drawn settlers since Native Americans lived in the area. David Williamson, president of the Merryville Historical Society, said tribes used the area for campgrounds and ceremonial mounds. Signs of their inhabitancy still remain in Merryville. One mound, the Atakapas-Ishak Screaming Eagle, is marked just off U.S. 190. Williamson has found arrowheads all over town. One dates back 9,500 years. By Karen Wink, The American Press. AP Photo.
Moving for use in Monday PM editions
LUXURY AT THE TOP
GULFPORT — The top floors of most Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos have luxury suites reserved for VIP players or restaurants and lounges where patrons can enjoy the view. The decor in many of the suites is equal to what players and celebrities enjoy in Las Vegas, with original artwork and chandeliers. By Mary Perez of The Sun Herald.
SPORTS
Moving Friday
LOUISIANA TECH-BOISE STATE
RUSTON, La. — Boise State puts its undefeated season on the line against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in a Friday night game. By Brett Martel. AP Photos planned.
HORNETS-RAPTORS
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Hornets and the Toronto Raptors meet in a 7 p.m. CT game at the New Orleans Arena. Story and AP Photos planned.
Moving Saturday
LSU-ALABAMA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In a battle of Top 10s, LSU's 9th-ranked Tigers meet the Alabama Crimson Tide. Game time is 2:30 p.m. By John Zenor. AP Photos planned.
Other college football games of Louisiana interest
TULANE-TEXAS-EL PASO
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane's Green Wave plays the University of Texas-El Paso in a 2:30 p.m. game.
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE-ARKANSAS STATE
JONESBORO, Ark. — The Ragin' Cajuns and Arkansas State meet in a 6 p.m. game.
McNEESE STATE-SAM HOUSTON STATE
LAKE CHARLES — The McNeese State Cowboys host Sam Houston State in a 7 p.m. game.
NICHOLLS STATE-STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
NACODOCHES, Texas — Nicholls State and Stephen F. Austin play a 7 p.m. game.
GRAMBLING STATE-ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas-Pine Bluff hosts the Grambling State Tigers in a 4 p.m. game.
ULM-NORTH TEXAS
DENTON, Texas — The University of Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks travel to Texas for a 3 p.m. game with North Texas University.
SOUTHEASTERN-NORTHWESTERN
NATCHITOCHES — Southeastern Louisiana University and Northwestern State meet in a 2 p.m. game.
LOUISIANA COLLEGE-TEXAS LUTHERAN
SEGUIN, Texas — The Louisiana College Wildcats play Texas Lutheran University in a 2 p.m. game.
Moving Sunday
SAINTS-PANTHERS
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints put their unbeaten streak on the line in a 3:05 p.m. game against the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. By Brett Martel. AP Photos.
HORNETS-LAKERS
LOS ANGELES — The New Orleans Hornets visit the Los Angeles Lakers for an 8:30 p.m. game. Story and photos planned.
