8:30 AM LRN Newscast

A bill that would allow the governor to suspend judges and D.A.s for six months then the Senate could remove them has caught the attention of Court Watch NOLA. Jesse Manley, with Court Watch NOLA, says it’s the people who put the judges and D.A.s in their positions who should remove them if necessary.

Cut 5 (08) “…choice from them.”

After LSU rejected Tiger Rag, the Louisiana Illuminator and WAFB-TV’s Freedom of Information requests on payments to players, a lawsuit was filed. LSU says the payments are protected under federal student privacy laws. But Tiger Rag argues that the state’s public records law requires the university to make public compensation paid to the player. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says the main objective of the suit is clarity.

Cut 8 (09) “…to be clarified.”

Tiger Rag is owned by Kingfish Communications, which also owns Louisiana Radio Network.

Louisiana Tech’s 2026 football schedule includes two days when they’re playing two opponents on the road simultaneously! Andrew Greenstein explains.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A windy Monday morning is bringing cooler temperatures, and an expected light freeze Tuesday morning to areas north of I-10. The winds have also prompted a red flag warning between 1:00 this afternoon and 7:00 this evening.