8:30 AM Newscast

The reigning National Champs are adjusting to the new normal as they use new face coverings in football practice.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”  

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward says operating at a restricted attendance capacity for LSU football games is going to cost the program tens of millions of dollars this year. Woodward says they’re moving to trying and limit the fiscal damage that will be done to student-athletes as a result of the likely implementation of capacity restrictions once games start September 26th.

 

 

 

 

 

President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards penned a letter to President Friday requesting a reversal of the decision.

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Florida ranks third in per capita cases and Texas ranks 14th. Louisiana is 1st in the nation.

Many parents and students are suffering from anxiety related to the start of fall classes. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says parents need to be setting a good example for their children right now, and giving them a clear message about what will be required of them when they return to school…

Cut 13 (12) “…what to expect.” 

7:30 AM Newscast

Five states have now been exempted from the President’s order requiring states to begin footing 25 percent of the bill for their National Guard troops deployed on COVID missions. Governor Edwards sent a letter to Trump asking for Louisiana to be added to the list due to the fact that we have the most per capita cases in the nation. Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.
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The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow says like the face-coverings we wear, breathing for the players is also restricted with their new masks.
Cut 7 (11) “…full speed.”

 

The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids.  Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says preparation is key in being ready to tackle whatever pops up.

Cut 12 (06) “…might come up.”

Costa says it is important that parents model for kids when it comes to appropriate self-care and how to manage emotions.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says it has never been more vital to keep from overfilling classes with the pandemic,

Cut 10 (09) “…good retention rate.”

 

530 PM LRN News

California, Connecticut, and Arizona now join Texas and Florida on the list of states exempted from the President’s order that the feds will now only cover 75 percent of the costs of COVID-19 deployments for National Guard. Governor Edwards sent the President a letter appealing the decision noting we have the highest number of per capita cases…

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About 1,100 members of the Louisiana National Guard have responded to the pandemic.

ULM and La Tech football will play each other this year November 21st in Shreveport at the Independence Stadium, the first meeting between the two since 2000. ULM AD Scott McDonald says the game will bring north Louisiana together…

Tech leads the series 30-13.

The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow describes the new face protection the players will be using.

Cut 6 (12) “…custom design.”

The new face shield will only cover the lower half of the face. The standard eye shield that is currently available is also an option for players if they choose.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says the hiring push comes as the college is seeing an uptick in enrollment even during the pandemic.

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445 PM LRN Sports

ULM and La Tech football will play each other this year November 21st in Shreveport at the Independence Stadium.

The game comes as both teams were scrambling to replace their previously scheduled SEC contests. La Tech Atheltics Director Tommy McClelland says the high capacity stadium will allow for a lot of fan attendance even if capacity restrictions are in place.

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It’s the first time the two have met since 2000, and Tech leads the series 30-13. ULM AD Scott McDonald says the game should excite north Louisiana football fans…

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LSU comes in at number five in the preseason coaches’ poll behind Clemson at 1, Ohio State at 2, Bama at 3, and Georgia at 4. USA Today sportswriter Glenn Guilbeau credits Clemson’s high ranking to their returning quarterback but also points out that LSU fans shouldn’t be upset.

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Six SEC teams made the top 25 for the Coaches preseason poll, including Florida (8), Auburn (11), and Texas A & M (13).

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward says operating at a restricted attendance capacity for LSU football games is going to cost the program tens of millions of dollars this year. Woodward says they’re moving to trying and limit the fiscal damage that will be done to student-athletes as a result of the likely implementation of capacity restrictions once games start September 26th.

Zion Williamson has been ruled out for tonight’s bubble game in Orlando against the Wizards. The reason listed is “rest”.

430 PM LRN news

Five states have now been exempted from the President’s order requiring states to begin footing 25 percent of the bill for their National Guard troops deployed on COVID missions. Governor Edwards sent a letter to Trump asking for Louisiana to be added to the list due to the fact that we have the most per capita cases in the nation. Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.

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Kids are heading back to school and anxiety levels are rising about what could happen if they get ordered back home to quarantine if an outbreak occurs in their class. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says if that happens the most important thing is creating a good environment back home.

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The reigning National Champs are adjusting to the new normal as they use new face coverings in football practice.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”  

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward says operating at a restricted attendance capacity for LSU football games is going to cost the program tens of millions of dollars this year. Woodward says they’re moving to trying and limit the fiscal damage that will be done to student-athletes as a result of the likely implementation of capacity restrictions once games start September 26th.

3:30 LRN Newscast Aug 7

The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids. Matt Doyle gets advice from an expert.

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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the ULM Warhawks, who both lost games to SEC opponents due to cancellations, will now play each other now this season. Louisiana Tech and ULM will play in Shreveport at Independence Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21st.

President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards penned a letter to President Friday requesting a reversal of the decision.

Cut 5 (10)  “…year.”

The LSU Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing spread mitigation gear and LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow says he’s following Coach O’s advice to adjust as the season goes forward, especially when it comes to faces coverings rules and regulations from NCAA.

Cut 8 (08) “…we’re prepared.”

The new face coverings cover only the lower half of the face and eye shields are optional.

230 PM LRN News

Governor Edwards pens a letter to the President asking him to reverse his decision to require 48 states to begin paying 25 percent of their National Guard COVID response costs. The two states exempted were Texas, ranked 14th in per capita cases, and Florida, ranked 3rd. Edwards says we’re ranked 1st

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The decision is set to cost the state about 10 million dollars this year.

Many parents and students are suffering from anxiety related to the start of fall classes. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says parents need to be setting a good example for their children right now, and giving them a clear message about what will be required of them when they return to school…

Cut 13 (12) “…what to expect.” 

The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow says like the face-coverings we wear, breathing for the players is also restricted with their new masks.

Cut 7 (11) “…full speed.”

The new face shield will only cover the lower half of the face. The standard eye shield that is currently available is also an option for players if they choose.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says working in education is a rewarding experience.

Cut 11 (09) “…especially right now.”

1:30 LRN Newscast Aug 7

President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.

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A spokesperson for the National Guard Association told Politico that they were not given an explanation as to why Florida and Texas were singled out

The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow describes the new face protection the players will be using while on the field.

Cut 6 (12) “…custom design.”

The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids.  Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says preparation is key in being ready to tackle whatever pops up.

Cut 12 (06) “…might come up.”

Costa says it is important that parents model for kids when it comes to appropriate self-care and how to manage emotions.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says it has never been more vital to keep from overfilling classes with the pandemic,

Cut 10 (09) “…good retention rate.”

12:30 LRN Newscast Aug 7

The newest COVID-19 numbers from the state health department show an increase in deaths by 61 for the day and cases up by 15-hundred. Hospitalizations have decreased by 65 and vent usage down by 8. The state now has record 4,089 deaths from the coronavirus since March.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says the hiring push comes as the college is seeing an uptick in enrollment.

Cut 9 (06) “…somewhere around there.”

Ruiz says working in education is a rewarding experience.

Many bar owners are pursuing temporary restaurant licenses in order to open back up. Matt Doyle reports the Edwards Administration is working to make that process faster…

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11:30 LRN Newscast Aug 7

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state is expediting the process for shuttered bars to apply and receive temporary restaurant licenses if they qualify. Edwards says this move came from consulting with the Resilient Louisiana Commission, who pointed out how struggling bar owners could adapt.

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A preseason college football coaches poll ranks LSU fifth and Clemson at number one.  While the Purple and Gold faithful might be shocked with the ranking, USA Today sportswriter Glenn Guilbeau credits Clemson’s high ranking to their returning quarterback but also points out that LSU fans shouldn’t feel slighted.

Cut 14 (08) “…at quarterback.”

Six SEC teams made the top 25 for the Coaches preseason poll.

After missing for four days in the woods an elderly Calhoun man with dementia is found by a neighbor’s pet bloodhound.

85-year-old Kenneth Russell went missing Sunday and by Wednesday morning search crews had no luck. That’s when local realtor Zach Stephens showed up with his dog Ruby and met Russell’s wife. Ruby tracked down Russell in just 34 minutes to a heavily wooded area several hundred yards away from his home.

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COVID nasal swabs are very uncomfortable and LSU researchers say they’ve developed a potential fix for that: an effective saliva-based test.
LSU virus expert Becky Christofferson says the test they’ve developed uses the same PCR testing procedure as the nasal test, making it highly accurate. Cut 12 (07) “…virus”