11:30 AM LRN Newscast

It will be a wet Memorial Day weekend as the state is stuck in a rainy weather pattern that will stick around into next week. Chanelle Stigger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says we are looking at some impressive rain totals for the next week.

Cut 9 (08)  “…next seven days.”

Memorial Day weekend means one thing on the roadways in Louisiana—It’s Click It Or Ticket time! Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says law enforcement is putting an extra emphasis on looking for people not wearing their seatbelts from now through June 1st.

Cut 6 (13) “…wearing their seatbelts.”

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A memorial service takes place today in Lake Charles for hall of fame football coach Bobby Keasler. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Memorial Day or graduation, it’s a good time for crawfish.  Laney King, co-founder of The Crawfish App…

Cut 3 (07) “…in the season.”

10:30 AM LRN Newscast

It’ll be a wet Memorial Day weekend as the state is stuck in a rainy weather pattern that will stick around into next week.  . Chanelle Stigger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says rain chances are higher on Saturday and Sunday and they drop off for Monday. She says the clouds and rain will ultimately make it more comfortable to be outside once it does dry out.

Cut 11 (08) “…actually near average.”

Law enforcement in Louisiana will be putting an extra emphasis on looking for people not wearing their seatbelts through June 1st as Click It or Ticket gets underway. According to Triple-A, more than 39-million people will be hitting the road this holiday weekend.  Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission…

Cut 8 (10) “…not buckled up.”

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The McNeese State family will be remembering a coaching legend today as they pay their final respects to Bobby Keasler, who guided McNeese to four Southland Conference championships from 1991 to 1997.  McNeese Sports Information Director Matthew Bonnette  says Keasler’s death is a tremendous loss for the entire state.

Cut 14 (07) “…fantastic human being.”

Keasler died earlier this month at the ago of 80.

If you’ve got an envie for crawfish, this Memorial Day weekend is a good time to get you some.  That’s according to the co-found of the crawfish app Lanie King.  King says besides Memorial Day and graduations, there’s another big reason you should treat yourself to those tiny tasty crustaceans this weekend.

Cut 4 (10) “…prices are right.”

9:30 AM LRN Newscast

If you’re looking to satisfy your craving for crawfish this Memorial Day weekend, it’s the perfect weekend.  Here’s Andrew Greenstein.

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It’s also Click It Or Ticket time as law enforcement will be focused on those not wearing their seatbelts now through June 1st. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says if avoiding the 50-dollar ticket isn’t enough doesn’t make you wear your seatbelt, surviving a crash should be.

Cut 7 (09) “…a serious crash.”

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This Memorial Day weekend’s going to be a wet one as Louisiana continues to be stuck in this rainy weather pattern. Chanelle Stigger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says a stationary frontal system over the Southern Plains is helping to produce all of this rain.

Cut 10 (11) “…continuation of moisture.”

A memorial service happens today for a McNeese State legend. Family, former players, friends, and Cowboy fans will pay their final respects to Bobby Keasler, who died earlier this month at the age of 80. McNeese Sports Information Director Matthew Bonnette says Keasler turned the McNeese football program into a winner after some lean years.

Cut 12 (12) “…what he’s done.”

8:30 AM LRN Newscast

It will be a wet Memorial Day weekend as the state is stuck in a rainy weather pattern that will stick around into next week. Chanelle Stigger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says we are looking at some impressive rain totals for the next week.

Cut 9 (08)  “…next seven days.”

Memorial Day weekend means one thing on the roadways in Louisiana—It’s Click It Or Ticket time! Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says law enforcement is putting an extra emphasis on looking for people not wearing their seatbelts from now through June 1st.

Cut 6 (13) “…wearing their seatbelts.”

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A memorial service takes place today in Lake Charles for hall of fame football coach Bobby Keasler. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Memorial Day or graduation, it’s a good time for crawfish.  Laney King, co-founder of The Crawfish App…

Cut 3 (07) “…in the season.”

 

7:30 LRN Sportscast

The Ragin Cajuns might have punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament last night with a five to four win over Coastal Carolina. It’s U-L Lafayette’s fourth win over Coastal in five games over the last eight days.

On Thursday night, the Cajuns could not hold on to a three to nothing lead in in the ninth inning and lost to Texas State four to three. Last night, U-L Lafayette jumped out to a 5-to-nothing lead and had to hold on for dear life.

Offensively Colt Brown had a two-run double and Drew Markle had a two-run single. Andrew Hermann pitched five innings out of the bullpen for his seventh win and Cody Brasch pitched the ninth inning for his sixth save.

UL Lafayette will play Texas State this morning at 9 AM and will have to win twice to reach the Sun Belt Finals.

McNeese lost two to one to Lamar last night as the Cardinals win the Southland Tournament Championship Series two games to nothing.

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It was all Alabama in the first game of the Super Regional Series against LSU as the Crimson Tide rolled last night seven to nothing. The Tigers had just one hit, a leadoff double by Jalia Lassiter and that was it. LSU’ s starting pitcher Paytn Monticelli suffered the loss as she gave up six runs. The Tigers will try to stave off elimination and even up the series at one game a piece when the two teams play at 2 PM today.

Louisiana Tech played its last Conference USA game yesterday. A six to nothing loss to Liberty in the Conference USA Tournament. Coach Lane Burroughs not happy with the season. Tech finished with a 33-and-25 record and Burroughs says they have to get better as the Dogs move into the Sun Belt.

Today is the memorial service for legendary McNeese football coach Bobby Keasler, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 80. Public viewing is at 10 AM at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles and the Memorial Service is at 1 PM.

5:30 LRN Newscast

The Louisiana Department of Health announces that starting Tuesday SNAP recipients will only be able to use their EBT cards for purchases within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisiana’s border in neighboring states. L-D-H says the change protects benefits from fraud and out of state use.

If you’re looking to satisfy your craving for crawfish one last time this year, this is the perfect weekend to do so. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

 

A Senate committee approves a budget that takes into account a revenue shortfall of 104-million dollars. Senate Finance Chairman Glen Womack says there is less money that’s available to spend next fiscal year because of a dropoff in revenues. Womack says this means additional dollars for school vouchers and education operation costs had to be cut.

Cut 29 (11) “…increases in MFP.”

A memorial service takes place Saturday for legendary McNeese football coach Bobby Keasler. Keasler led the Cowboys to four Southland Championships in the 1990s and an appearance in the Division One-Double-A national championship game in 1997. McNeese Sports Information Director Matthew Bonnettee says Keasler’s death is a tremendous loss…

Cut 14 (07) “…human being”

The New Iberia native passed away earlier this month at the age of 80.

4:30 LRN Newscast

When you’re enjoying this holiday weekend, make sure you bring your umbrella, because it’s going to be a wet one. In fact, some areas could see as much as 15 inches of rain over the next seven days! Chanelle Stigger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says a stationary frontal system over the Southern Plains is helping to produce all of this rain.

Cut 10 (11) “…continuation of moisture”

On the roadways, Memorial Day weekend can only mean one thing – Click It Or Ticket! Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says statistics show that not wearing your seatbelt has deadly consequences.

Cut 8 (10) “…not buckled up.”

If you get pulled over for not wearing your seatbelt, the consequence is a 50-dollar fine.

A memorial service takes place Saturday in Lake Charles for hall of fame football coach Bobby Keasler. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Louisiana Tech has played its last Conference USA game ever – a 6-0 loss to Liberty in the conference baseball tournament. Tech finished with a 33-25 record, and Coach Lane Burroughs says they have to be better as the Dogs move to the Sun Belt next year.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

Tonight LSU and Alabama face each other in an NCAA Softball Super Regional in Tuscaloosa. LSU is making its 11th NCAA Super Regional Appearance, and they are playing their best softball of the season, winning 12 of its last 15. The offense has come around, led by Jalia Lassiter, Kylee Edwards and Sierra Daniel. Coach Beth Torina says they had a feeling this group would hit.

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First pitch is at 6 PM.

Because of all the rain in Montgomery, Alabama, the site of the Sun Belt Tournament, the Ragin Cajuns elimination game against Coastal Carolina has been moved to Troy’s baseball field in Troy, Alabama. First pitch is at 7 PM.

 

Louisiana Tech played its last Conference USA game today. A six to nothing loss to Liberty in the Conference USA Tournament. Coach Lane Burroughs not happy with the season. Tech finished with a 33-25 record and Burroughs says they got to be better as the Dogs move into the Sun Belt.

Tonight in Beaumont, McNeese needs to beat Lamar to force a third and deciding game in the Southland Tournament Championship series.

Memorial services are tomorrow for legendary coach Bobby Keasler. Keasler guided McNeese to four Southland Conference championships from 1991 to 1997. In 1997, he took the Cowboys to the Division One-Double-A national championship game. Keasler coached 53 first-team All-Southland players and 16 first-team All-Americans.

Cut 13 (07) “…listened to him.”

That’s McNeese Sports Information Director Matthew Bonnette. Keasler died earlier this month at the age of 80.

3:30 LRN Newscast

This Memorial Day weekend is going to be a wet one. Chanelle Stigger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says rain chances are higher tomorrow and Sunday, and they drop off for Monday – just in time for your backyard barbecue. She says the clouds and rain will ultimately make it more comfortable to be outside once it does dry out.

Cut 11 (08) “…actually near average.”

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Memorial Day or graduation, how about with one of Louisiana’s most famous delicacies? Laney King, the co-founder of The Crawfish App, says crawfish prices this holiday weekend are averaging $2.99 a pound for live crawfish and $5.50 a pound for boiled crawfish.

Cut 3 (07) “…in the season.”

King says get them while you can – this is likely the last weekend you’ll be able to enjoy crawfish this year.

Memorial Day weekend means another Click It Or Ticket enforcement operation on Louisiana’s roadways. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says if avoiding the 50-dollar ticket isn’t enough of an incentive for you to wear your seatbelt, being able to survive a crash should be.

Cut 7 (09) “…a serious crash.”

A memorial service takes place tomorrow for a McNeese State legend. Family, former players, friends, and Cowboy fans will pay their final respects to Bobby Keasler, who died earlier this month at the age of 80. McNeese Sports Information Director Matthew Bonnette says Keasler turned the McNeese football program into a winner after some lean years.

Cut 12 (12) “…what he’s done.”

2:30 LRN Newscast

A bill awaiting the governor’s signature is a measure that would eliminate the need for drivers to get an inspection sticker for their vehicle. It will be replaced by a six-dollar Q-R code that you would get in the mail, just like you get your registration sticker for your license plate. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley says service station owners opposed his bill, citing that this legislation will lead to a drop in business…

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The governor is expected to sign the legislation.

 

It will be a wet Memorial Day weekend as the state is in a rainy weather pattern that will stick around into next week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chanelle Stigger in Lake Charles says we are looking at some impressive rain totals for the next week.

Cut 9 (09)  “…seven days.”

If you’re looking to satisfy your craving for crawfish one last time this year, this is the perfect weekend to do so. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

According to analysis of google search data, the most misspelled word in Louisiana is restaurant, which is interesting since the state is known for its great restaurants. According to Unscrambler-dot-com, the words business, schedule, definitely, and favorite are the other most misspelled words by Louisiana residents.