1:30 LRN Newscast

It is a windy day and the temperature is falling. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin has more on this last arctic blast before the new year…

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If you welcomed a new addition to your family and named him or her Elijah or Olivia, you’re in good company. According to Baton Rouge General’s Birth Center, those were the top boy’s and girl’s names, respectively, for 2025. Other girls’ names include Nora, Evelyn and Ivy; top boys’ names include John, Henry and Walker.

The 49th playing of the Independence Bowl is expected to yield an economic impact of 6.4-million dollars to the Shreveport-Bossier City area. Emma Boone with Visit Shreveport-Bossier says whether the fans are taking the short drive from Ruston or taking a long drive or a flight from Conway, South Carolina, they will be in for a treat when visiting Shreveport.

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Make it four in a row for the Saints as they’re setting up a foundation for success. The Saints came back from down 13 in the first half to beat the Titans in Nashville, 34-26. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough improved to 5-3 as a starter. He had his second straight 300-yard passing game, throwing for 333 yards and two touchdowns. Shough appreciates Who Dat Nation’s big showing in Nashville.

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