8:30 am Newscast

Vice President Kamala Harris is polling slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump in the polls after the Democratic National Convention. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

Nearly 550-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Superdome just in time for the Saints to host the Titans on Sunday in the final preseason game of the year. Superdome spokesperson Mike Hoss says the renovations were done to improve the fan experience

Cut 9 (09) “…concourse.”

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A tragic story out of Terrebonne Parish , as State Police are investigating a school bus crash that led to the death of 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout (Fal-goo). Trooper Tiah Larvadain says the bus hit the child Thursday afternoon after dropping him on off on LA Highway 665 in Montegut….

Cut 12 (11) “…critical injuries.”

Officials have arrested 34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says Chiasson Jr. was driving a Sea Fox up the Tickfaw River just after midnight on July 28 when he collided with a pontoon boat traveling downriver…

Cut 6 (11) “…(x2) was killed.”

5:30 LRN Newscast Aug 23

The Democratic National Convention has wrapped up with national polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says the D-N-C went smoothly and reflects well on Democrats…

Cut 3 (12) “…two parties.”

Officials have arrested 34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. In addition to the two deaths, several passengers on both boats were severely injured in the crash. LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says there’s evidence not only that Chiasson Jr. was impaired at the time of the crash, but also that he wasn’t following basic boating safety rules…

Cut 7 (12) “…basically.”

This is an ongoing investigation.

A tragic story out of Terrebonne Parish, as State Police are investigating a school bus crash that led to the death of 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout (Fal-goo). Trooper Tiah Larvadain says the bus hit the child Thursday afternoon after dropping him off on LA Highway 665 in Montegut….

Cut 12 (11) “…critical injuries.”

The crash is still under investigation.

LSU football will have two players wearing number 18 this year.  Running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn will each wear 18, which goes to the player who is a great representative of LSU football on and off the field. West says Williams arrived on LSU’s campus as a walk-on in 2019 and now he is a starter…

Cut 15 (10) “…of the ball.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast

Several of LSU’s top players are changing numbers. Running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn will wear number 18, which goes to the LSU Tiger who represents the football program well on and off the field. Offensive tackle Will Campbell will continue to wear a number seven patch, while linebacker Harold Perkins will wear jersey number seven and the seven jersey represents LSU’s top playmakers.

McNeese gets to play a football game on Saturday as they will face Tarleton State at 2:30. The first two years in Lake Charles have been a struggle for Coach Garry Goff and he’s ready to starting winning football games, but he’s not putting extra pressure on the players…
cut 20 (19) “…hard work in”
Kick-off is at 2:30.

The Saints will host Tennessee in the preseason finale on Sunday. WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier on the biggest question mark facing the Black and Gold….
cut 18 (12) “…question mark today”
Trevor Penning is facing competition from Oli Udoh for the starting right tackle position. Veteran Lucas Patrick is trying to secure a starting spot as left guard, but he’s facing competition from rookie Kyle Hergel.

Just in time for the start of a new football season, 535-million dollars in renovations are finally done at the Ceasars Superdome. Dome spokesperson Mike Hoss says the four-year project removed hundreds of thousands square feet of concrete ramps and replaced them with escalators, which resulted in more space and it allowed for natural light inside the building…
cut 10 (09) “…different areas”

4:30 PM Newscall August 23

Vice President Kamala Harris is slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump in the polls after the Democratic National Convention. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. has been arrested in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says Chiasson Jr. was driving a Sea Fox up the Tickfaw River just after midnight on July 28 when he collided with a pontoon…

Cut 6 (11) “…(x2) was killed.”

Nearly 550-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Superdome. Spokesperson Mike Hoss says the four-phase project removed hundreds of thousands of square feet of concrete ramps and replaced them with escalators, which resulted in more open space allowing more natural light…

Cut 10 (09) “…different areas.”

The Saints regular season home opener is September 8th and the Caesars Superdome will host the Super Bowl on February 9th.

LSU football will have two players wearing number 7 and 18 this year. The number seven jersey goes to LSU’s top playmaker. Offensive tackle Will Campbell will once again wear a number seven patch and linebacker Harold Perkins is changing his jersey number to seven. 2-4-7 sports LSU reporter Glen West says Perkins had a strong preseason camp

Cut  14 (10) “…tackles for loss.”

3:30 PM Newscast August 23

The Democratic National Convention has wrapped up with national polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says Democrats had been lagging in the polls before President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. He says neither party is likely to sway anyone except swing voters, but adds both campaigns need to ensure they’re focusing on appealing to all types of voters…

Cut 4 (12) “…going to win.”

 

7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout (Fal-goo) died after he was hit by the school bus he had just exited. Trooper Tiah Larvadain says the accident occurred Thursday afternoon. No one else was injured. Larvadain says the bus driver was NOT under the influence…

Cut 13 (07) “…detected.” 

The crash is still under investigation.

Jimmy LeBlanc is leaving his position as Secretary of Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections citing health reasons. Though LeBlanc will vacate his position on the 29th of August, he will return to his position as warden of Hunt Correctional Center but will take a leave of absence for his health. LeBlanc, first appointed by Former Governor Bobby Jindal, has served as secretary almost 17 years.

 

Nearly 550-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Superdome just in time for the Saints to host the Titans on Sunday in the final preseason game of the year. Superdome spokesperson Mike Hoss says the renovations were done to improve the fan experience

Cut 9 (09) “…concourse.”

Hoss says the four-phase renovation project removed hundreds of thousands of square feet of concrete ramps and replaced them with escalators, which resulted in more open space.

LRN PM Newscall August 23

Vice President Kamala Harris is polling slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump in the polls after the Democratic National Convention. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

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More than 500-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Caesars Superdome. Jeff Palermo reports Dome officials believe it will lead to a better fan experience….

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

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The Democratic National Convention has wrapped up with national polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says the D-N-C went smoothly and reflects well on Democrats…

Cut 3 (12) “…two parties.”

Democrats had been lagging in the polls before President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, but have since caught up. Hogan says neither the D-N-C nor the R-N-C are likely to sway anybody except swing voters, but adds both campaigns need to ensure they’re focusing on appealing to all types of voters…

Cut 4 (12) “…going to win.”

The D-N-C featured many emotional moments, including Harris re-introducing herself and her background to the nation. Both campaigns have used emotion, especially fear of what could happen if the other was elected, to appeal to voters. Hogan says this type of appeal is normal…

Cut 5 (11)  “…this sort of rhetoric”

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Officials have arrested 34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says Chiasson Jr. was driving a Sea Fox up the Tickfaw River just after midnight on July 28 when he collided with a pontoon boat traveling downriver…

Cut 6 (11) “…(x2) was killed.”

In addition to the two deaths, several passengers on both boats were severely injured in the crash. Lanoux says there’s evidence not only that Chiasson Jr. was impaired at the time of the crash, but also that he wasn’t following basic boating safety rules…

Cut 7 (12) “…basically.”

Chiasson Jr. was booked into the Livingston Parish jail on multiple counts, including vehicular manslaughter, first-degree vehicular negligent injury, and DWI. Though Lanoux doesn’t expect any more arrests, he says everybody in that situation came out a loser.

Cut 8 (09)  “…winners here.”

This is an ongoing investigation.

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Nearly 550-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Superdome just in time for the Saints to host the Titans on Sunday in the final preseason game of the year. Superdome spokesperson Mike Hoss says the renovations were done to improve the fan experience

Cut 9 (09) “…concourse.”

Hoss says the four-phase renovation project removed hundreds of thousands of square feet of concrete ramps and replaced them with escalators, which resulted in more open space and it allowed for natural light to get inside the building…

Cut 10 (09) “…different areas.”

Hoss says the amount of space that’s inside Superdome has increased dramatically, which will make it a lot easier for people to get to and from their seats…

Cut 11 (07) ” …well spent.”

The Saints regular season home opener is September 8th and the Caesars Superdome will host the Super Bowl on February 9th.

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A tragic story out of Terrebonne Parish , as State Police are investigating a school bus crash that led to the death of 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout (Fal-goo). Trooper Tiah Larvadain says the bus hit the child Thursday afternoon after dropping him on off on LA Highway 665 in Montegut….

Cut 12 (11) “…critical injuries.”

Falgout died from his injuries at a local hospital. The bus driver was restrained and uninjured in the crash, and no other passengers on the bus were injured either. Larvadain says the bus driver was NOT under the influence…

Cut 13 (07) “…detected.” 

The crash is still under investigation.

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LSU football will have two players wearing number 7 and 18 this year. The number seven jersey goes to LSU’s top playmaker. Offensive tackle Will Campbell will once again wear a number seven patch and linebacker Harold Perkins is changing his jersey number to seven. 2-4-7 sports LSU reporter Glen West says Perkins had a strong preseason camp

Cut  14 (10) “…tackles for loss.”

Running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn will each wear 18, which goes to the player who is a great representative of LSU football on and off the field. West says Williams arrived on LSU’s campus as a walk-on in 2019 and now he is a starter…

Cut 15 (10) “…of the ball.”

West says Penn was one of the most productive players on LSU’s defense last year and he’s been a glue guy…

Cut  16 (07)   “…defensive room.”

2:30 PM Newscast August 23

Officials have arrested 34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says Chiasson was booked into the Livingston Parish jail on multiple counts, including vehicular manslaughter, first-degree vehicular negligent injury, and DWI. Though Lanoux doesn’t expect any more arrests, he says everybody in that situation came out a loser.

Cut 8 (09)  “…winners here.”

This is an ongoing investigation.

A tragic story out of Terrebonne Parish, as State Police are investigating a school bus crash that led to the death of 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout (Fal-goo). Trooper Tiah Larvadain says the bus hit the child Thursday afternoon after dropping him on off on LA Highway 665 in Montegut….

Cut 12 (11) “…critical injuries.”

More than 500-million dollars in renovations have been completed on the Caesars Superdome….

Cut 2 (00)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

LSU football will have two players wearing number 18 this year. 2-4-7 sports LSU reporter Glen West says Running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn will each wear 18, which goes to the player who is a great representative of LSU football on and off the field. West says Penn…

Cut  16 (07)   “…defensive room.”

1:30 LRN Newscast Aug 23

State police are investigating a school bus crash that led to the death of seven-year-old Jeremaih Falgout (fal-goo) out of Montegut (Montague). Falgout later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The bus driver was restrained and uninjured in the crash. Trooper Tiah  Larvadain says the bus driver wasn’t under the influence…

Cut 13 (11) “…to buy drugs.” 

The crash is still under investigation.

Officials have arrested 34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries.  LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says there’s evidence not only that Chiasson Jr. was impaired at the time of the crash, but also that he wasn’t following basic boating safety rules…

Cut 7 (12) “…basically.”

The Democratic National Convention has wrapped up with national polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump. The D-N-C featured many emotional moments, including Harris re-introducing herself to the nation. Both campaigns have used emotion, especially fear of what could happen if the other was elected, to appeal to voters. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. RobertHogan says this type of appeal is normal…

Cut 5 (11)  “…this sort of rhetoric”

LSU football will have two players wearing the number 18 this year. Running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn will each wear 18, which goes to the player , or players who is a great representative of LSU football on and off the field. West says Williams arrived on LSU’s campus as a walk-on in 2019 and now he is a starter…

Cut 15 (10) “…of the ball.”

12:30 LRN Newscast

A tragic story out of Montegut (Montague), as state police are investigating a school bus crash that led to the death of 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout (Fal-goo). Trooper Tiah Larvadain says the bus was traveling south on LA Highway 665, and, after activating the flashing warning lights, stopped to drop off several children, including Falgout.
Cut 12 (11) “…critical injuries.”
Falgout later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, State Police say the driver was not impaired.

Officials have arrested 34-year-old Jason Chiasson Jr. of Holden in connection with a boating accident that caused two deaths and several injuries. LDWF Sgt. Randy Lanoux says Chiasson Jr. was driving a Sea Fox up the Tickfaw River just after midnight on July 28 when he collided with a pontoon boat…
Cut 6 (11) “…(x2) was killed.”
Chiasson Jr. was booked into the Livingston Parish jail on multiple counts, including vehicular manslaughter, first-degree vehicular negligent injury, and DWI.

Vice President Kamala Harris is polling slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump in the polls after the Democratic National Convention. Mel Bridges has more.
Cut 1 (32) …I’m Mel Bridges.”

11:40 LRN Sportscast

LSU football will have two players wearing number 7 and 18 this year. The number seven jersey goes to LSU’s top playmaker. Offensive tackle Will Campbell will once again wear a number seven patch and linebacker Harold Perkins is changing his jersey number to seven. 2-4-7 sports LSU reporter Glen West says Perkins had a strong preseason camp
Cut 14 (10) “…tackles for loss.”
Running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn will each wear 18, which goes to the player who represents LSU in a significant way on and off the field.

The four-phase renovation of the Superdome that cost 535 million dollars is done. The multi-year project removed hundreds of thousands of square feet of concrete ramps and replaced them with esclators, which resulted in more open space and it allowed for natural light to get inside the building that opened in 1975….
cut 10 (09) “…different areas”
That’s Superdome spokesperson Mike Hoss. New Orleans hosts Tennessee in the Dome on Sunday for a preseason game.

McNeese will be one of the first college football teams to take the field this year as they kick off their season tomorrow against Tarleton State. The Cowboys are led by redshirt senior quarterback Cliffton McDowell. McDowell won Big Sky Newcomer of the Year last season as he led Montana to the FCS National Championship game. McNeese Head Coach Gary Goff says he brings experience to a young squad
Cut 19 (17) “…what he’s doing.”
The Cowboys finished winless in the regular season last year and were picked to finish 6th in the nine-team Southland Conference this season.

Former LSU star Paul Skenes returned to his dominant form last night as he struck out nine and allowed just two hits as his Pirates blanked the Reds seven to zip. Skenes is now 8-and-2 and has 110 strikeouts in 92 innings.

Former Ragin Cajun Sepncer Arrighetti threw six shutout innings last night as the Astros blanked Baltimore six to nothing. Houston leads the A-L West by 5.5 games now.