1:30 LRN Newscast Sept 26

A major donor to Jeff Landry’s gubernatorial campaign is asking for his $100,000 donation to be returned. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it appears donor John Odom has a beef with Landry hiring a former Trump campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. And as we get closer to the election Pinsonat says stories like this might become more prevalent.

Cut 8 (08) “…a conclusion.”

Low water levels in the Mississippi River have decreased water flow into the gulf, which is allowing salt water to enter the river.  Ricky Boyette, Public Affairs for the Army Corps of Engineers says they’ve acquired barges that will go upriver and be filled with river water…

Cut 4 (12) “…drinking purposes.”

LSU women’s basketball Coach Kim Mulkey says she had surgery that potentially saved her life over the summer. Teiko Foxx has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.” 

SNAP benefits will be going up beginning Sunday, October 1st. Recipients should see a three percent increase over the next 12 months. It translated to about a $34 a month per person increase. The increase will be automatic for those enrolled in the program. According to the Pelican Institute about one in five Louisiana’s receive food stamps.