5:30 LRN Newscast

Thousands of LSU fans have made their way into the Oxford area. Record crowds are expected for the top-10 clash between LSU and Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin’s homecoming. Sally Steil with the LSU Alumni Association is there…

Cut 3 (12) “…into Oxford.”

Tomorrow night’s kick off is 6:49.

Outgoing U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says he does not support President Trump’s proposal to give every adult American five-thousand dollars if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress after the mid-term elections. He says the dividend will cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars…

Cut 10 (10) “…other things.”

 

The game that has been talked about for months is finally here as seventh ranked LSU visits eighth ranked Ole Miss in a huge matchup to begin the SEC schedule for both teams. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is aware of the abilities of the Rebels two big playmakers on offense, Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy…

Cut 12 (15) “…up front.”

The Saints are on the road on Sunday to play Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Zay Flowers, who had 150 receiving yards last week, is doubtful to play with a hamstring injury. But Coach Kellen Moore says they still need to be ready for him….

Cut 15 (10) different things”

Kick off on Sunday is at noon.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

The most talked-about game of the offseason is almost here. Seventh-ranked LSU visits eighth-ranked Ole Miss this weekend in the first SEC matchup for both teams. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin helped turn transfer running back Kewan Lacy and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss into stars at Ole Miss last season; now he has to stop them.

Cut 12 (15) “…up front.”

But, of course, the star-studded rosters aren’t why this game means so much to both fan bases. Kiffin left a sea of betrayed Ole Miss fans in his wake when he chose to come to LSU after leading the Rebels to their best six-year stretch in program history.  Ole Miss coach Pete Golding, though, says any off-field drama won’t change anything after kickoff.

Cut 13 (12) “…win the game.”

College games around the state kick off tomorrow with Louisiana Tech visiting  Baylor at 3:00. ULM hosts Southeastern Louisiana at 3:30. At 6:00, Nicholls visits Sam Houston, and Southern welcomes Louisiana Christian. At 7:00, McNeese is at UTRGV, Northwestern State heads to Weber State, and UL Lafeyette hosts UAB.

Cajuns head coach Michael Desormeaux says the Blazers will be a tough opponent.

Cut 20 (06) “…the clock.”

The Saints visit the Ravens on Sunday. Running back Alvin Kamara and defensive end Cameron Jordan are set to return from injuries suffered during training camp. Head coach Kellen Moore says Kamara, Travis Etienne and Kendre Miller will rotate.

Cut 14 (11) “…Travis will.”

Wide receiver Chris Olave, rookie D-tackle Christen Miller and defensive end Chase Young are questionable for New Orleans

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is doubtful to play with a hamstring injury.

4:30 LRN Newscast

LSU and Ole Miss are meeting for the 115th time since 1894 on Saturday night, never have the emotions been higher in this rivalry. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s enrollment is down two and a half percent from last fall as there are about 400 less students attending the school. One of the reasons for the decline. The university said nearly 300 students were removed from the school because they did not meet academic progress requirements or paid required fees.

 

President Trump said this week if that Republicans maintain control of Congress after the midterm elections, every adult American would receive a five-thousand dollar check. Several Republican lawmakers are not on board with this idea. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not endorsed it. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says dividend checks will increase the cost of living as it will raise borrowing costs and inflation…

Cut 11 (09) “…the country.”

Cassidy says if you want Americans to have more money, reduce health care costs.

Afternoon highs are still in the 90s as the official start of Fall is next week, but LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says humidity levels have dropped, making it a little more tolerable to be outside….

Cut 8 (08) “…over the summer’

If you are heading to football games in Lafayette, Monroe or Oxford on Saturday, it will be warm, but no chance of rain.

3:30 LRN Newscast

All of the talking is almost over and tomorrow seventh ranked LSU and eighth ranked Ole Miss will finally play football. Emotions will be high as Tigers coach Lane Kiffin makes his return to Ole Miss, a school he coached at for six years. Ole Miss Coach Pete Goulding says whoever executes the best will win…

Cut 13 (12) “…win the game.”

Sally Stiel, with the LSU Alumni Association, ays Tiger Nation can relate to how Rebels fans feel after facing Nick Saban at Alabama for all those years. She knows emotions are high in Oxford, but she hopes that won’t stop anyone from having a good time.

Cut 5 (10) “…be there.”

LSU and Ole Miss kick off at 6:30.

 

Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is not in support of President Trump’s proposal to give every adult American five-thousand dollars if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress after the mid-term elections. Cassidy says the dividend checks will add to the country’s out-of-control debt…

Cut 9 (06)  “…oppose it.”

Cassidy says the five-thousand-dollar dividend will cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars.

Next week marks the official start of fall, but our afternoon highs are still in the 90s. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there is a sign that fall is right around the corner and that is the humidity level has dropped and morning are in the upper 60s and lower 70s…

Cut 7 (08) “..in place.”

LRN PM Newscall

The wait is almost over. LSU is just one day away from taking on Ole Miss, and Tiger fans are hitting the road. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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LSU and Ole Miss are meeting for the 115th time since 1894 on Saturday night, never have the emotions been higher in this rivalry. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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LSU fans are hitting the road to support the Tigers in Oxford this weekend. Record crowds are expected for the top-10 clash between LSU and Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin’s homecoming. Sally Steil with the LSU Alumni Association says she’s already heard from thousands of fans.

Cut 3 (12) “…into Oxford.”

The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry is always a big one, but Stiel says this year’s matchup has a different feel because of all the drama around Kiffin’s departure.

Cut 4 (11) “…what happens”

Stiel says Tiger Nation can relate to how Rebels fans feel after facing Nick Saban at Alabama for all those years. She knows emotions are high in Oxford, but she hopes that won’t stop anyone from having a good time.

Cut 5 (10) “…be there.”

LSU and Ole Miss kick off at 6:30.

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The calendar says Fall starts next week, but it’s still hot. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures this weekend will be in the 90s and it will be warm for the LSU-Ole Miss game…

Cut 6 (09) “…Oxford, Mississippi.”

But Keim says there is a sign that fall is right around the corner and that is the humidity level has dropped, which has helped drop our morning lows into the upper 60s and lower 70s…

Cut 7 (08) “..in place.”

Keim says the lower humidity makes it easier to be outside for a longer period…

Cut 8 (08) “.over the summer.”

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Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is not in support of President Trump’s proposal to give every adult American five-thousand dollars if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress after the mid-term elections. Cassidy says the dividend checks will add to the country’s out-of-control debt…

Cut 9 (06)  “…oppose it.”

Cassidy says the five-thousand-dollar dividend will actually cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars…

Cut 10 (10) “…other things.” 

Several Republican lawmakers have spoken out against President Trump’s five-thousand dollar payments to Americans. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not endorsed it. Cassidy says dividend checks will increase the cost of living as it will raise borrowing costs and inflation…

Cut 11 (09) “…the country.”

Cassidy says if you want Americans to have more money, reduce health care costs.

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The game that has been talked about for months is finally here as seventh ranked LSU visits eighth ranked Ole Miss in a huge matchup to begin the SEC schedule for both teams. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is well aware of the abilities of the Rebels two big playmakers on offense, Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy…

Cut 12 (15) “…up front.” 

Emotions will be high as Kiffin makes his return to Ole Miss, a school he coached at for six years. Ole Miss Coach Pete Golding says who ever executes the best will win…

Cut 13 (12) “…win the game.”

Kick off is at 6:30.

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The Saints travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens on Sunday. It will be the 2026 debut for running back Alvin Kamara and defensive end Cameron Jordan, as both have been ruled fully available. Saints head coach Kellen Moore says Kamara will split carries with Travis Etienne and Kendre Miller.

Cut 14 (11) “…Travis will.”

Wide receiver Chris Olave and edge rusher Chase Young are both questionable after being limited in the last two practices.

Ravens Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers returned to practice today but is doubtful to play with a hamstring injury. Flowers caught 150 yards and scored a touchdown against the Colts last week, and Moore says the Saints need to be ready for him.

Cut 15 (10) “…different things.”

2:30 LRN Newscast

LSU and Ole Miss meeting for the 115th time since 1894 on Saturday night, never have the emotions been higher in this rivalry matchup. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says if you’re going to game, be ready for high temperatures.

Cut 6 (09) “…Oxford, Mississippi.”

Outgoing U-S Seantor Bill Cassidy says he does not support President Trump’s proposal to give every adult American five-thousand dollars if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress after the mid-term elections. He says the dividend will actually cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars…

Cut 10 (10) “…other things.”

The Saints travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens on Sunday. It will be the 2026 debut for running back Alvin Kamara and defensive end Cameron Jordan, as both have been ruled fully available. Saints head coach Kellen Moore says Kamara will split carries with Travis Etienne and Kendre Miller.

Cut 14 (09) “… Travis will.”

Wide receiver Chris Olave and edge rusher Chase Young are both listed as questionable after being limited in the last two practices.

1:30 LRN Newscast

The wait is almost over. LSU is just one day away from taking on Ole Miss, and Tiger fans are hitting the road. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has this message for fans who will be in Oxford this weekend…

Cut 8 (07) “….get to”

 

President Trump said this week if that Republicans maintain control of Congress after the midterm elections, every adult American would receive a five-thousand dollar check. Several Republican lawmakers are not on board with this idea. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not endorsed it. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says dividend checks will increase the cost of living as it will raise borrowing costs and inflation…

Cut 11 (09) “…the country.”

Cassidy says if you want Americans to have more money, reduce health care costs.

The Ragin Cajuns football team is  back home tomorrow night to host the U-A-B who is -and-1 on the season and coming off a win over ULM. U-L Lafayette coach Michael Desormeaux says the Blazers have looked good through the first two weeks…

Cut 18 (20) “…both sides of the ball”

Kick off is at 7 PM

12:30 LRN Newscast

The game that has been talked about for months is finally here as seventh ranked LSU visits eighth ranked Ole Miss in a huge matchup to begin the SEC schedule for both teams. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is well aware of the abilities of the Rebels two big playmakers on offense, Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy…

Cut 12 (15) “…up front.”

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt’s availability status for tomorrow night’s game has been upgraded to questionable.

Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is not in support of President Trump’s proposal to give every adult American five-thousand dollars if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress after the mid-term elections. Cassidy says the dividend checks will add to the country’s out-of-control debt…

Cut 9 (06)  “…oppose it.”

Cassidy says the five-thousand-dollar dividend will actually cost Americans more money, because it will increase the U-S national debt, which is at 40-trillion dollars.

 

One of the main issues in the sixth district congressional race is who lives where? Baton Rouge Senator Rick Edmonds says a complaint has been filed with the attorney general’s office against one of his opponents that claims New Iberia senator Blake Miguez’s primary residence is no longer in Senate District 22 which he represents in the Louisiana Legislature. Edmonds says Miguez is telling voters in the sixth district congressional race he lives in Baton Rouge, which is more than an hour away from District 22…

Cut 14 (09) “…decades”

Miguez’s campaign says its Edmonds who is lying about where he lives. They say Edmonds lives in Mississippi near a church where he preaches. Edmonds says that’s false and he has lived in Baton Rouge for decades and travels to that church every Sunday.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was upgraded to questionable for the Tigers game against Ole Miss this weekend. Leavitt participated in practice yesterday after being limited on Wednesday and initially being listed as doubtful.

Record crowds are expected in Oxford for Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss after leaving the school for LSU before the playoffs last year. Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks says he’s excited for the Tigers’ first road trip in a hostile SEC environment, but he doesn’t know what the crowd has in store for Kiffin.

Cut 20 (12) “…than anybody.”

Sally Stiel with the LSU Alumni Association says she hopes that won’t stop anyone from having a good time.

Cut 5 (10) “…be there.”

UL Lafayette takes on UAB tomorrow night after losing 49-30 to USC last week. Head coach Michael Desormeaux says the Cajuns did not get the outcome they wanted from their trip to California, but the experience can be good down the road. He says the team needs to have a mindset that it is never good enough.

Cut 17 (19) “…so far.”

UAB beat ULM 26-20 last week. The Warhawks will look to get their first win tomorrow when they host Southeastern Louisiana.

Louisiana Tech is heading to Baylor for a second straight road Power conference matchup. Two backup quarterbacks will start as Trey Kukuk fills in for Blake Baker and Nate Bennett replaces Florida transfer DJ Lagway.

Devin Lippold will likely get another start at QB McNeese, who is at UTRGV.

Louisiana Christian looks to knock off another F-C-S opponent this Saturday as the Wildcats visit Southern.

11:30 LRN Newscast

Thousands of LSU fans are enroute to the Oxford area for tomorrow night’s big game between seventh ranked LSU and eighth ranked Ole Miss. The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry is always a big one, but Sally Stiel with the LSU Alumni Association says this year’s matchup has a different feel because of all the drama around Kiffin’s departure.

Cut 4 (11) “…what happens”

Much of the nation is also interested in this Top 10 showdown. Josh Barton with Bet-Online Sports and Casino says millions of dollars have been wagered on this game and it’s just not on the point spread. Barton says they are also offering bettors several unique prop bets…

Cut 12 (10) “…two of them”

Kick off is at 6:30 tomorrow.

 

Louisiana is receiving national recognition for the restoration of a barrier island off the coast of Grand Isle. Cade Voisin has the story…

Cut 24  (31) “…I’m Cade Voisin.”

Twenty homes had to be evacuated this morning in Jeff Davis Parish because of a gas pipeline burst west of Jennings. Sheriff Kyle Miers says the evacuation order has been lifted as the leak has been sealed off, the methane gas in the line burned off quickly and air quality tests came back clear.