9:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana is celebrating a new ranking by the Heritage Foundation that gives the state high marks for election integrity.

Cut 7 (09) “…to number two.”

Secretary of State Nancy Landry says those efforts include new laws passed by the legislature last year that, according to her, makes it harder to cheat in elections while making it easier for people to vote.

A new study by WalletHub shows that Louisiana is the third most stressed state in the country.

Cut 10 (09) “…the high costs.”

Analyst Chip Lupo says another reason is that Louisiana has the second lowest median credit score in the country. The two most stressed states according to the study are, in order, New Mexico and Nevada. At the other end of the spectrum, the least stressed state in the country is Nebraska.

A new batch of newly declassified files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy were recently released. LSU Honors College Dean Jonathan Earle, an expert in U.S. political history and on conspiracy theories, says one potential reason why these files have remained under lock and key for so long is because the intelligence agencies may have been trying to save face.

Cut 14 (14) “…the Cold War.”

The district attorney in Caddo Parish has filed a motion in district court seeking a death warrant for Darrell Draughn. Draughn is on death row for stabbing his 64-year-old neighbor, Lauretta Wright, to death in 2000. During the penalty phase of Draughn’s trial in 2003, it was revealed that he shot 18-year-old Justin Bradley to death five months later. District Attorney James Stewart’s motion asks for an execution date to be set 60 to 90 days once signed by a judge.

8:30 LRN Newscast

Covington Senator Patrick McMath has filed a bill for the upcoming session that would prohibit state-funded schools from serving foods that contain additives

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Board of Regents recommends the University of New Orleans should be managed by the LSU System, instead of the U-L System. UNO is suffering from budget deficits and a decline in enrollment. The Louisiana Legislature will have to approve the move. It’s unclear how a move to the LSU system will help UNO with its financial troubles.

The personal-finance website Wallethub ranks Louisiana as the third most stressed out state in the country. It’s because Louisiana ranks high for average hours worked per week, the lack of sleep, and the percentage of adults in fair or poor health. Wallethub analyst Chip Lupo says Louisiana also has the second lowest median credit score in the country….

Cut 11 (08) “…above fair credit”

That means many Louisiana residents experience trouble getting credit.

But Louisiana has moved up seven spots in the Heritage Foundation’s ranking for election integrity. The Bayou State now ranks second and Secretary of State Nancy Landry credits a package of laws approved last year. She says the legislation prevents fraud…

Cut 8 (13) “…for other people”

7:30 LRN Newscast

Are you stressed out? A new study claims that the stress level in Louisiana is one of the highest in the country. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Hurricanes stress people out. Accuweather has come out with its prediction for the 2025 hurricane season. The weather forecasting company is predicting 13 to 18 named storms, and they are warning hurricanes can rapidly strengthen leading up to landfall.

Covington Senator Patrick McMath has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming regular session that would prohibit state funded schools from serving lunches that contain potentially harmful additives, including dyes and preservatives.

Cut 4 (09) “…straight up toxic.”

Senate Bill 14 also requires restaurants to display on the menu if the food contains seed oils.

New JFK assassination files were released last week and LSU Honors College Dean Jonathan Earle, a US political history expert, has been studying them. Jack Ruby assassinated Lee Harvey Oswald two days after the assassination of Kennedy and Earle says the new documents do not show a connection between Ruby and President Kennedy’s assassination…

Cut 15 (12) “…of the assassination”

6:45 LRN Sportscast

At the NFL draft combine, former LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell’s arms were measured at 32 5-8 inches, which would be short for an offensive tackle in the NFL. At LSU’s Pro Day yesterday, Campbell’s arms measured at 33 inches long. 34-inches is the length NFL teams look for at offensive tackle. There’s talk that Campbell might make a better guard than tackle in the NFL. The former Neville star says offensive tackle is his preferred spot…

Cut 18 (20) “….play tackle”

The eighth ranked LSU baseball team opens an SEC series with Mississippi State tonight. The Tigers are 4-2 in league play, while the Bulldogs are off to a 1-5 start. First pitch is at 7 PM.

Bill Armstrong is the new head men’s basketball coach at McNeese. Armstrong was an assistant at Baylor last season and he was the associate head coach for Will Wade when the two were at LSU. It’s the first head coaching job for Armstrong and he says it’s the perfect place to start his head coaching career…

Cut 16 (17) “…getting that third.”

Tulane is losing its head coach, Ron Hunter to North Texas. Hunter has been the head coach for the Green Wave the last six years and went 89 and 88.

The Lady Techsters defeated Lindenwood in the WNIT Super 16 last night by the final score of 68-64. Paris Bradley had 24 points.

ULM baseball won its second straight in Arkansas, beating Little Rock seven to six. Henry Garcia’s home run in the ninth inning was the difference. Southeastern Louisiana blanked Mississippi Valley State. It’s the Lions sixth shutout of the season, which leads the nation.

6:30 LRN Newscast

A national organization gives Louisiana high marks in election integrity. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (36) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Don’t forget Saturday is election day and there are four constitutional amendments on the ballot. Governor Jeff Landry has been traveling the state asking residents to vote for Amendment Two, which rewrites a large section of the constitution that governs taxes. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Covington Senator Patrick McMath has filed legislation for the upcoming regular session that prohibits state-funded schools from serving food to students that contains specific dyes and additives. McMath’s legislation also would require food manufactures to label products with a warning if the product contains specific artificial colors, additives or chemicals. He says that stuff doesn’t need to be in our food…

Cut 5 (11) “…same company”

A new batch of newly declassified files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy were recently released. LSU Honors College Dean Jonathan Earle, an expert in U.S. political history and on conspiracy theories, says those newly released files likely do not change anything.

Cut 13 (08)  “…these 60 years.”

LRN AM Newscall March 27

Covington Senator Patrick McMath has filed a bill for the upcoming session that would prohibit state-funded schools from serving foods that contain additives. Sean Richardson has more.

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A national organization gives Louisiana high marks in election integrity. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (36) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A new study shows that the stress level in Louisiana is one of the highest in the country. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Covington Senator Patrick McMath has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming regular session that would prohibit state funded schools from serving lunches that contain potentially harmful additives, including dyes and preservatives.

Cut 4 (09) “…straight up toxic.”

Senate Bill 14 also requires restaurants to display on the menu if the food contains seed oils. The legislation would also require food manufacturers to label products with a warning label if the product contains specific artificial colors, additives, or chemicals. He says that stuff doesn’t need to be in our food….

Cut 5 (11) “…same company.”

McMath says U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.wants to remove artificial dyes from the nation’s food supply…

Cut 6 (12) “…food safety program.”

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Louisiana is celebrating a new ranking by the Heritage Foundation that gives the state high marks for election integrity. Secretary of State Nancy Landry:

Cut 7 (09) “…to number two.”

Secretary Landry says those efforts include new laws passed by the legislature last year that, according to her, makes it harder to cheat in elections while making it easier for people to vote.

Cut 8 (13) “…for other people.”

Landry says those efforts are continuing with new voting equipment coming. She says the new machines will have a paper component to them, printing out a voter’s ballot so that the voter can confirm his or her selections before casting that ballot.

Cut 9 (11)  “…after every election.”

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A new study by WalletHub shows that Louisiana is the third most stressed state in the country. Analyst Chip Lupo:

Cut 10 (09) “…the high costs.”

Lupo says another reason is that Louisiana has the second lowest median credit score in the country.

Cut 11 (08) “…above fair credit.”

With credit scores at that level, that means the majority of Louisiana residents may experience trouble getting credit; and those who do end up paying more in interest rates. And Lupo says those financial burdens oftentimes lead to other stress factors.

Cut 12 (09) “…diagnosed with depression.”

The two most stressed states according to the study are, in order, New Mexico and Nevada. At the other end of the spectrum, the least stressed state in the country is Nebraska.

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A new batch of newly declassified files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy were recently released. What new revelations were contained in those documents? LSU Honors College Dean Jonathan Earle, an expert in U.S. political history and on conspiracy theories, says those newly released files likely do not change anything.

Cut 13 (08)  “…these 60 years.”

Earle says one reason why these files have remained under lock and key for so long is because the intelligence agencies have been trying to save face.

Cut 14 (14) “…the Cold War.”

Earle says one thing that the documents did not show was any connection that Jack Ruby had with the assassination of President Kennedy.

Cut 15 (12) “…of the assassination.”

Jack Ruby shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald on live national television two days after Kennedy was killed. Numerous investigations have concluded that Oswald acted alone in shooting Kennedy to death from the sixth floor of what was then known as the Texas Schoolbook Depository in Dallas.

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Bill Armstrong is the new head men’s basketball coach at McNeese. Armstrong was an assistant at Baylor last season and he was the associate head coach for Will Wade when the two were at LSU. It’s the first head coaching job for Armstrong and he says it’s the perfect place to start his head coaching career…

Cut 16 (17) “…getting that third.”

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Offensive tackle Will Campbell’s arms measured 33 inches at LSU Pro Day, which was a little longer than the measurements taken at the NFL draft combine last month. Campbell says his arms did not grow over the last month. He says the measurements were messed up at the combine. A minimum of 34 inches is standard for offensive tackles in the NFL, but Campbell doesn’t think it matters…

Cut 17 (19)  “…for a reason.”

Campbell could fall out of the Top ten because of his 33-inch arms or a team might move him to guard. The former Neville star says he just wants to get on the field, but offensive tackle is his preferred spot…

Cut 18 (20)  “…play tackle”

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The eight-ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against Mississippi State tonight at Alex Box Stadium. After dropping last weekend’s series at Texas, first baseman Jared Jones is eager to snap a two-game SEC losing streak…

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LSU is 4-2 in league play, while Mississippi State is 1-5 in the SEC. But Coach Jay Johnson says the Bulldogs have enough talent to end up at the College World Series…

Cut 20 (16) “…great weekend.”

First pitch is at 7 PM.

5:30 LRN Newscast

As controversy is ramping up over the inadvertent inclusion of a magazine reporter in a group text in which top cabinet members were plotting military action in Yemen, Senator Bill Cassidy appears to be downplaying it. Cassidy says since no Americans got killed, no one should be fired.

Cut 4 (08) “…withdrawal from Afghanistan.”

The Shreveport City Council has approved a 30-year lease of the Stageworks of Louisiana building to Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The former expo hall will serve as a studio for film and television production for G-Unite Films and Television. Council member Jim Talifaferro says the now vacant building will be a hub for entertainment and sports…

Cut 6 (13) “…restaurants.”

The Monroe Police Department has made significant arrests this week in two major cases. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says Delarrious Jones, a suspect in a double homicide from September of 2020, was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico, yesterday.

Cut 11 (11) “…fingerprints didn’t lie.”

Additionally, 23-year-old Christopher Winfield was arrested in connection with a gang-related shooting at Hibbett Sports on February 8th. Two people were shot, neither of them fatally. Winfield is the sixth person arrested in the case. He’s charged with attempted second-degree murder and other crimes.

State officials were in Alexandria to announce a 39-million dollar investment for the Renaissance Juvenile Facility. Governor Landry says these types of facilities give juveniles an opportunity to rehabilitate

Cut 9 (07)  “…never fill.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast

At LSU Pro Day, offensive tackle Will Campbell’s arms measured 33 inches. Offensive tackles in the NFL have arms that measure 33 inches or longer. Campbell, who is expected to be a top ten pick, has said the length of his arms has been an overblown topic.

Receiver Kyren Lacy was also at Pro Day. He ran a 4.47 in the 40. Lacy was not at the NFL draft combine last month because of his involvement in a fatal crash in December. State Police have charged Lacy with felony hit and run.

At LSU spring practice, Offensive Coordinator Joe Sloan loves the depth in the wide receiver room…

Cut 19 (17) “…elite level”

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The eight-ranked LSU baseball team scored nine runs in the first inning on their way to a 17-4 win in seven innings over the Ragin Cajuns last night. Jared Jones hit a grand slam to cap off the nine-run first inning. The Tigers begin a series with Mississippi State tomorrow. Coach Jay Johnson said today, no changes with the weekend rotation.

In other action…Nicholls upset 13th ranked Southern Miss eight to five in Biloxi. Andy Miller finished a triple shy of the cycle as he had three hits and drove in two runs. Louisiana Tech defeated Grambling 14 to six. ULM upended Central Arkansas eight to one, Northwestern State over Centenary 11 to 1 and McNeese slammed Southern 15 to 5.

McNeese introduced Bill Armstrong as its new men’s basketball coach today. Armstrong was an assistant at Baylor this past season and Will Wade’s associate head coach at LSU. He told reporters he plans on taking McNeese back to the NCAA Tournament again next season.

4:30 LRN Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy appears to be downplaying the growing controversy over a group chat plotting military action against Yemen. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The American Lung Association is offering free lung cancer screenings for high-risk residents in six Louisiana parishes: Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, St. Landry, Terrebonne, and Tangipahoa. Eligible individuals are aged 50-80 with a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit within 15 years. Call (844) 252-5864 to schedule.

 

The Shreveport City Council has approved a 30-year lease of the Stageworks of Louisiana building to Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The media mogul and rapper has said he also wants to bring basketball, boxing, MMA fights, car shows, and concerts to the Stageworks building in downtown Shreveport. Following the vote, Jackson told the council he will not let them down….

Cut 7 (08) “…different way.”

State officials were in Alexandria to announce a 39 million dollar investment for the Renaissance Juvenile Facility. State Senator Heather Cloud says by expanding the number of beds, more juvenile offenders from central Louisiana can be rehabilitated in Alexandria…

Cut 10 (14) “…sustainable funding”

Cloud says the improvements at Renaissance have been two decades in the making.

3:30 LRN Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy appears to be downplaying the controversy brewing over the inadvertent inclusion of a magazine reporter in a group text on Signal among high-level cabinet members on airstrikes in Yemen. Cassidy says there was a reason that they were using Signal to conduct the group chat.

Cut 5 (14) “…Signal-type chat.”

A suspect in a Monroe murder back in September of 2020 has been arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chief Victor Zordan (rhymes with “Jordan”) says the capture of Delarrious Jones was the result of a multi-agency operation involving the U.S. Marshals Service and local authorities in New Mexico.

Cut 12 (12) “…how that works.”

The Shreveport City Council approves a 30-year lease to media mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who will take over a vacant studio in downtown Shreveport. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has released service information for fallen Sergeant Grant Candies. His memorial service will be held next Tuesday, April 1st, at one p-m at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Visitation will precede the service from ten to one. Sergeant Candies was killed in the line of duty last weekend.