10:30 AM Newscast

LSU and second-ranked Georgia meet today at Tiger Stadium.  Tickets are sold out and so only way to get tickets is to find a reputable scalper or purchase them on a secondary market website like StubHub.  Communications manager at StubHub Cameron Papp says the website is seeing an intense demand for tickets.

Cut 3 (12) “…Texas and Oklahoma.” 

Cajun Navy supporters have been deceived to donate funds to scammers impersonating the relief organization. An investigation by the Better Business Bureau says several imitators have been discovered accepting donations. BBB President and CEO Carmen Million says there are a plethora of sources to verify phony charities…

Cut 10 (12)  “…bureau”

Donors can verify charities at www.give.org

Starting in 2019, Louisiana high school students who compete sequences of STEM courses, will receive a special designation on their diploma for their efforts. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says they cover fields that are in high demand these days.
Cut 7 (07)  “…management.”
The Sunshine Bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento to cross the Mississippi has been closed due to damage sustained from a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure. DOTD spokeman Rodney Mallett says the damage is enough to be a serious concern for the integrity of the 54-year old structure.

Cut 14 (06) “an unsafe bridge.”
Drivers that use the Sunshine Bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento to cross the Mississippi River as part of their normal commute are going to have to find a new route for a while as there is no timeline for when the bridge will reopen.

9:30 AM Newscast

LSU and second-ranked Georgia meet today at Tiger Stadium.  Matt Doyle has the scoop on how to get ahold of tickets for this already sold out game.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Starting in 2019, Louisiana high school students who compete sequences of STEM courses, will receive a special designation on their diploma for their efforts. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says students will be recognized depending on how many courses they’ve taken.

Cut 6 (09)  “…transcript .”

 

Cajun Navy supporters have been deceived to donate funds to scammers impersonating the relief organization. An investigation by the Better Business Bureau says several imitators have been discovered accepting donations. BBB President and CEO Carmen Million say it is important to be cautious when donating to any organization…
Cut 9 (08)  “…organizations”

Donors can verify charities at www.give.org

The Sunshine Bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento to cross the Mississippi has been closed due to damage sustained from a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure. DOTD Communications Director Rodney Mallett says the closure is going to be an inconvenience to the estimated 25-thousand drivers that use the structure on a daily basis, but there are alternate ways of crossing the Mississippi River.

Cut 13 (07) “…have two ferries.”

8:30 AM Newscast

Drivers that use the Sunshine Bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento to cross the Mississippi River are going to have to find a new route for a while as damage sustained from a barge has resulted in the 54-year-old structure’s closing. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says there is no timeline for when the bridge will reopen.

Cut 12 (06)   “…open the bridge.”

An estimated 25 thousand drivers use the bridge everyday.

LSU and second-ranked Georgia meet today at Tiger Stadium. Tickets are sold out, but some are still available online for a hefty sum. StubHub spokesperson Cameron Papp says prices may get lower closer to kickoff.

Cut 5 (08)  “…last possible minute.” 

The lowest priced tickets sit around 150 dollars.

Starting in 2019, Louisiana high school students who compete sequences of STEM courses, will receive a special designation on their diploma for their efforts. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says it’s vital to the state’s future that more students get qualified in STEM fields, but he expressed optimism that after reviewing ACT survey information, that many students are hoping to join those fields.
Cut 8 (09) “…career field”

A recent report showed only 10 percent of Louisiana students have met the benchmarks needed to show proficiency in STEM.

Cajun Navy supporters have been deceived to donate funds to scammers impersonating the relief organization. Better Business Bureau president and CEO Carmen Million says scams are possible but it is up to donors to stay sharp…

Cut 11 (08) “…emotions”

Donors can verify charities at www.give.org

530PM LRN News

The estimated 25-thousand drivers that use the Sunshine bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento are going to need to find a new route for the foreseeable future.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

Tickets are sold out for the LSU, Georgia, but some are still available if you feel like perusing the web. ommunications manager at StubHub Cameron Papp says if so, get ready to lay down some serious cash to catch the Tigers.

Cut 4 (11) “…more premium seats.″

Kick off is at 230PM.

Starting in 2019, Louisiana high school students who compete sequences of STEM courses, will receive a special designation on their diploma for their efforts. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says it’s vital to the state’s future that more students get qualified in STEM fields, but he expressed optimism that after reviewing ACT survey information, that many students are hoping to join those fields.

Cut 8 (09) “…career field”

A recent report showed only 10 percent of Louisiana students have met the benchmarks needed to show proficiency in science and math based curriculum.

Cajun Navy supporters have been deceived to donate funds to scammers impersonating the relief organization. Better Business Bureau president and CEO Carmen Million says scams are possible but it is up to donors to stay sharp…

Cut 11 (08) “…emotions”

Donors can verify charities at www.give.org

4:30 PM Newscast

LSU and second-ranked Georgia meet tomorrow at Tiger Stadium.  Tickets are sold out and so only way to get tickets is to find a reputable scalper or purchase them on a secondary market website like StubHub.  Communications manager at StubHub Cameron Papp says the website is seeing an intense demand for tickets.

Cut 3 (12) “…Texas and Oklahoma.” 

Cajun Navy supporters have been deceived to donate funds to scammers impersonating the relief organization. An investigation by the Better Business Bureau says several imitators have been discovered accepting donations. BBB President and CEO Carmen Million says there are a plethora of sources to verify phony charities…

Cut 10 (12)  “…bureau”

Donors can verify charities at www.give.org

Starting in 2019, Louisiana high school students who compete sequences of STEM courses, will receive a special designation on their diploma for their efforts. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says they cover fields that are in high demand these days.
Cut 7 (07)  “…management.”
The Sunshine Bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento to cross the Mississippi has been closed due to damage sustained from a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure. DOTD spokeman Rodney Mallett says the damage is enough to be a serious concern for the integrity of the 54-year old structure.

Cut 14 (06) “an unsafe bridge.”
Drivers that use the Sunshine Bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento to cross the Mississippi River as part of their normal commute are going to have to find a new route for a while as there is no timeline for when the bridge will reopen.

445 Sports LRN

Number two Georgia takes on Number 13 LSU in an SEC clash that could determine which teams make the final cut for the College Playoffs. Georgia leads the SEC in rushing, averaging 245 yards a game, as part of a larger, devastating offense. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says slowing them down will be tough, but mandatory.

Cut 19 (10) “..are excellent” 

On defense, Georgia is allowing just 13 points a game.

And Tickets are sold out and so only way to get tickets is to find a reputable scalper or purchase them on a secondary market website like StubHub.  Communications manager at StubHub Cameron Papp says get ready to fork over the cash.

Cut 4 (11) “…more premium seats.″

The Ragin Cajuns host New Mexico State on Saturday for homecoming. The Aggies are coming off a bye week and they have won their last two games, after dropping their first four games of the season. The Cajuns snapped a three-game losing streak last Saturday with a 42-27 win over Texas State. UL Lafayette rushed for 327 yards in that game. UL Lafayette Coach Billy Napier would like to see that kind of production again tomorrow…

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Napier says they’re also concerned about a potent set of skilled position players for new Mexico State.

The Pelicans lost their final preseason game last night 134-119 to Toronto and they finish the exhibition schedule without a victory. Very few teams in the NBA have done that. The regular season begins Wednesday in Houston.

PM Newscall 10/12/18

LSU and second-ranked Georgia meet tomorrow at Tiger Stadium.  Matt Doyle has the scoop on how to get ahold of tickets for this already sold out game.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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The estimated 25-thousand drivers that use the Sunshine bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento are going to need to find a new route for the foreseeable future.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

PM Newscall LRN

LSU and second-ranked Georgia meet tomorrow at Tiger Stadium.  Matt Doyle has the scoop on how to get ahold of tickets for this already sold out game.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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The estimated 25-thousand drivers that use the Sunshine bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento are going to need to find a new route for the foreseeable future.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

3:30 PM Newscast

LSU and second-ranked Georgia meet tomorrow at Tiger Stadium.  Matt Doyle has the scoop on how to get ahold of tickets for this already sold out game.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Starting in 2019, Louisiana high school students who compete sequences of STEM courses, will receive a special designation on their diploma for their efforts. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says students will be recognized depending on how many courses they’ve taken.

Cut 6 (09)  “…transcript .”

Cajun Navy supporters have been deceived to donate funds to scammers impersonating the relief organization. An investigation by the Better Business Bureau says several imitators have been discovered accepting donations. BBB President and CEO Carmen Million say it is important to be cautious when donating to any organization…

Cut 9 (08)  “…organizations”

Donors can verify charities at www.give.org

The Sunshine Bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento to cross the Mississippi has been closed due to damage sustained from a barge carrying a crane colliding with the structure. DOTD Communications Director Rodney Mallett says the closure is going to be an inconvenience to the estimated 25-thousand drivers that use the structure on a daily basis, but there are alternate ways of crossing the Mississippi River.

Cut 13 (07) “…have two ferries.”

230PM LRN News

Drivers that use the Sunshine Bridge connecting Donaldsonville to Sorrento to cross the Mississippi River as part of their normal commute are going to have to find a new route for a while as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development have announced the closure of the bridge as the result of damage sustained from a barge. DOTD Communications Director Rodney Mallett says there is no timeline for when the bridge will reopen.

Cut 12 (06)   “…open the bridge.”

An estimated 25 thousand drivers use the bridge very day.

LSU and second-ranked Georgia meet tomorrow at Tiger Stadium. Tickets are sold out, but some are still available online for a hefty sum. Communications manager at StubHub Cameron Papp says prices may get lower closer to kickoff.

Cut 5 (08)  “…last possible minute.” 

The lowest priced tickets sit around 150 dollars.

Starting in 2019, Louisiana high school students who compete sequences of STEM courses, will receive a special designation on their diploma for their efforts. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says it’s vital to the state’s future that more students get qualified in STEM fields, but he expressed optimism that after reviewing ACT survey information, that many students are hoping to join those fields.

Cut 8 (09) “…career field”

A recent report showed only 10 percent of Louisiana students have met the benchmarks needed to show proficiency in STEM.

The Corp of Engineers is about to be on the path to some major changes under new legislation that’s nearly been set into law. Under the bill, the Corp will be moved out of the Department of Defense and turned into a civilian agency tasked with administering massive domestic projects. Congressman Garret Graves says it’s nothing against the DoD…

Cut 11 (08)   “…deal with”