The Republican Governor’s Association has released the first attack ad that goes after the leading Democrat in the governor’s race, former transportation secretary Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the ad points out Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure under Wilson’s tenure remains an issue.
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Wilson proposed raising the state’s gasoline tax so more money could be spent on roads, but the Republican-led Legislature rejected that idea.

It’s Labor Day so many are enjoying a day off. What does the Louisiana labor market look like? U-L Lafayette economist Gary Wagner says he’s seeing a lot of turnover in the leisure and hospitality industry and professional business services sector…
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Lake Charles, Houma, and Alexandria have the weakest areas of employment.

LSU Tigers lost to the Florida State Seminoles 45 to 24 in their fourth consecutive season opener. Coach Brian Kelly’s team led 17-14 at halftime but F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points…
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LSU came into the contest as a national title contender, but will likely have to win the rest of its regular season of games to be in contention for a spot in the college football playoff.

Thanks to 25 million dollars in federal funding and another 12 million from the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 580 orphaned wells have been plugged since January. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Patrick Courreges…
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The state has roughly 45-hundred orphaned well sites, most are in the Shreveport-Monroe area.

The National Republican Governors Association launched the first attack ad against former state transportation secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson in the governor’s race. Brooke Thorington has more…

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The high school football season in Louisiana is off to a tragic start as a 16-year-old student was gunned down near the concession stand at halftime during Friday night’s West Baton Rouge Parish rivalry game between Brusly and Port Allen. Authorities are searching for the suspected gunman, 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson the second.

More than 500 orphaned well sites in Louisiana have been plugged this year as a result of funding from the federal Infrastructure law. DNR spokesperson Patrick Courreges says these wells have the potential to contaminate water supplies and they can emit methane…

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The state has nearly 45 hundred orphaned well sites, more are in the Shreveport-Monroe area.

What does the labor market look like in Louisiana? We asked University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economist Gary Wagner who says labor market conditions are looking favorable

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Wagner says the sectors leading the way in increased employment are construction, education, and health service.

Wildfires continue to burn in Beauregard parish, most notably the Tiger Island fire. The Louisiana Department of agriculture and Forestry Enforcement Division has determined the fire is a result of arson. LDAF agents are looking for the person responsible. If you have any information regarding the fire, contact Beauregard Parish Sheriff, the State fire marshall, or LDAF. All calls are anonymous and the Louisiana Forestry Association is offering up to $2,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

The U.S. Fish and wildlife service has plugged more than 500 orphaned well sites in the state since January thanks to 25 million dollars in funding from the Infrastructure Law and another 12 million. Louisiana De Courreges

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The state has roughly 45 hundred orphaned well sites, most are in the Shreveport-Monroe area.

The National Republican Governors Association is entering the Louisiana race with statewide TV ad attacks that target Democrat Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the ad blames Wilson for the state road issues

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Cross says the attack ad indicates the NRGA believes frontrunner Republican Jeff Landry will most likely face Wilson in a runoff.

It’s Labor Day. So what does the labor market look like in Louisiana? We asked University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economist Gary Wagner who says construction, education, and health service are leading the way. He says there’s also been an uptick in the oil and gas sector.

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Labor numbers show Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette are the strongest areas for employment.

The 5th ranked LSU football team was on the wrong end of a beat down in Orlando last night as Florida State scored 31 unanswered points in the second half en route to a 45-24 victory over the Tigers. Coach Brian Kelly did not expect such a bad performance….
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LSU will go back to the drawing board this week and host Grambling Saturday. The G-Men also lost their season opener.

It’s Labor Day so many of us are enjoying a well deserved day off. U-L Lafayette economist Gary Wagner says the state is adding about 29-hundred jobs a month this year and he’s seeing a lot of turnover in the leisure and hospitality industry and professional business services sector…
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The Republican Governor’s Association has released an attack ad against the main Democrat in the governor’s race, Shawn Wilson. The R-G-A accuses Wilson of doing a poor job as the transportation secretary in taking available state dollars and improving roads and bridges…
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That’s ULM political science professor Pearson Cross who says Wilson is expected to be in a run-off with the Republican front-runner Jeff Landry.

Thanks to 25 million dollars from the federal Infrastructure Law and another 12-million from the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service, over 580 orphaned wells have been plugged since mid-January. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Patrick Courreges…
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The state has roughly 45-hundred orphaned well sites, most are in the Shreveport-Monroe area.

It’s Labor Day, so what does Louisiana’s labor market look like? Teiko Foxx has that story…
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The 5th ranked LSU Tigers did not do a good job last night and were trounced by 8th ranked Florida State 45-24. Coach Brian Kelly’s team led 17-14 at halftime but F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points…
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The Republican Governor’s Association has released an attack ad airing that goes after the main Democrat in the governor’s Shawn Wilson, who served as the state’s transportation secretary for over seven years. The ad points the finger at Wilson for not doing more to improve Louisiana’s roads. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure consistently ranks near the bottom…
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Wilson proposed raising the state’s gasoline tax so more money can be spent on roads, the Republican-led Legislature rejected that idea.

More than 500 orphaned well sites in Louisiana have been plugged this year as a result of funding from the federal Infrastructure law. DNR spokesperson Patrick Courreges says these wells have the potential to contaminate water supplies and they can emit methane…
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LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly called last night’s 45-24 loss to Florida State a complete failure. The Seminoles scored 31 unanswered points in the second half to blowout the Bayou Bengals. Kelly says the team lacked urgency in the second half…
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LSU came into the season ranked fifth in the country, they’ll likely fall out of the top ten when the new rankings come out tomorrow.

It’s Labor Day. So what does the labor market look like in Louisiana? We asked University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economist Gary Wagner who says labor market conditions are looking favorable
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Wagner says the sectors leading the way in increased employment are construction, education, and health service.

The National Republican Governors Association launches an attack ad against former state transportation secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson in the governor’s race. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The high school football season in Louisiana is off a tragic start as a 16-year-old student was gunned down near the concession stand at halftime during Friday night’s West Baton Rouge Parish rivalry game between Brusly and Port Allen. Authorities are searching for the suspected gunman, 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson the second.

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign goes through the Labor Day weekend. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Greg Fischer is encouraging drivers to be sober behind the wheel and says if you do drink, do it responsibly.

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If you ARE hitting the road for Labor Day Weekend, Triple-A says expect to pay an average of $3.40 a gallon for regular gas in the Gulf south. Fuel analyst Don Redman says in Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama this weekend will see prices range between $3.30 and $3.40 a gallon of regular gas.

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Something to keep in mind if you’re heading to the LSU- Florida State game in Orlando. LRN

The LSU Florida State game is set for tomorrow night in Orlando. It’s the only top ten match up this weekend. Even though, the game is technically being played in a neutral site, LSU Coach Brian Kelly says they’re prepared for a hostile environment.

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Kick-off tomorrow evening is set for 6:30 central time.

Due to ongoing wildfires, state officials are urging Louisiana residents not to light a flame outside, not even to fire up the grill for Labor Day! Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says adhering to the statewide burn ban is imperative.

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Violators could face jail time, fines, or could be forced to pay restitution for loss of property.

LSU and Florida State will meet Sunday night in a Top 10 showdown. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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 A nightmare start to the high school football season last night in Port Allen. A teenager is dead, a 28 year old man injured after a shooting at the game between rivals Brusly and Port Allen. The shooting, that happened near the concession stand during halftime sent fans running for the exits. At last report, no arrest had been made.

It may be Labor Day weekend, but wildfires continue to burn in Louisiana, mostly in the southwest part of the state. Louisiana Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says even with rainfall in the forecast for parts of the state, the danger of more wildfires isn’t over and lightning could be a threat. (:16)

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And don’t forget, law enforcement will be out on the roads this holiday weekend looking for impaired drivers. The state’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in full swing. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesman Greg Fisher on what authorities face on the roads. (:15)

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If you plan on drinking, Fischer recommends designating a sober driver or using a ride share service to get home safely.

Louisiana’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is underway. Law enforcement is working overtime this Labor Day weekend to find drunk drivers.

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If you’re hitting the road this holiday weekend, Triple-A says expect to pay an average of $3.40 a gallon for regular gas in the Gulf south. Experts say motorists in Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama this weekend will see prices range between $3.30 and $3.40 a gallon of regular gas.

Due to ongoing wildfires, state officials are urging Louisiana residents not to light a flame outside and that means no grilling or Labor Day barbecues. Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain urges the public not to burn anything during statewide the burn ban.

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No. 5 LSU and No. 8 Florida State finally play each other tomorrow. The game is being played at a neutral site in Orlando. Even though the game site is 4 hours from Tallahassee, Kelly says they are preparing for a hostile crowd.

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Kick off is tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. central time.

Labor Day weekend is underway and hundreds of firefighters continue to battle wildfires, mainly in southwest Louisiana. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain. (:11)

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The state’s burn ban remains in effect. (:03)

The State’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign goes through the Labor Day weekend. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Greg Fischer is encouraging drivers to be sober behind the wheel.

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Data out of LSU shows 38 people in Louisiana died in crashes over Labor Day weekend between 2017 and 2021.

No. 5 LSU and No. 8 Florida State are set to kick off tomorrow evening at 6:30 central time. The Tigers lost to the Seminoles 24-23 last season after a blocked extra point. This is the only top-10 matchup of the weekend. Coach Brian Kelly says that both team’s styles of play are very similar.

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It’s also a big weekend for hunters in Louisiana. The 2^nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is back after a four year hiatus. That means you won’t have to pay the state sales tax when you purchase firearms, ammunition and certain other hunting supplies. The event was suspended in 2018 due to budget shortfalls, but state lawmakers brought it back earlier this year. The sales tax holiday runs through tomorrow. I’m Jeanne Burns, Louisiana Radio Network