12:30 LRN Newscast Nov 27

The Louisiana economy is looking up according to one economist, Colleen Crain has the story…

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

According to Safewise-dot-com the top five safest cities in the state are Baker, Jennings, Rayne, Harahan, and Broussard. The list is compiled by using factors like the rates of property and violent crime along with security. The report also indicates the Bayou State reported some of the highest crime rates of 2023.

ULM has fired head football coach Terry Bowden after winning just ten games in three seasons. The Warhawks finished the 2023 campaign on a ten-game losing streak. KNOE-TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says despite the losses, it seemed like Bowden had the support of athletics director John Hartwell…

Cut 9 (11) “…pink slip” 

Former Grambling Head Coach Broderick Fobbs will serve as interim head coach.

According to a Louisiana Fish Fry Products survey of more than 2,000 people, eight out of ten respondents crave fried chick at least once a month or more. And while inflation hasn’t diminished the desire for fried chicken, VP of Marketing Caroline Gray says their products make the southern staple more accessible.

Cut 8 (11) “…own home.”