12:30 LRN Newscast

One economist is predicting that Louisiana will achieve a significant employment milestone within the next two years. Dr. Loren Scott says it won’t be long before Louisiana breaks through the two-million jobs mark.

Cut 6 (11) “…employment in Louisiana.”

Scott predicts the state will add more than 74-thousand jobs over the next two years with the Baton Rouge and Lake Charles areas leading the job growth.

There’s still two months left in the hurricane season and because Congress failed to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program before the government shutdown, new NFIP flood insurance policies can not be purchased or renewed. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the NFIP can still pay claims, but that will stop once available funds run out…

Cut 4 (10) “…hurricane season.”

Two Alexandria Police Officers have been fired and State Police has charged them with malfeasance in office because of multiple use of force incidents that took place last July. Details of what they did are not known at this time. Austin Butler and Dylan Tritle were booked in the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. Butler also faces one count of simple battery.

The College Football National Championship game is returning to New Orleans in January of 2028. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 29 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are 0-and-4, but they have a great opportunity to get in the win column as they host the New York Giants Sunday. Head coach Kellen Moore says that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler is not going to be perfect every play, but he’s given the Saints numerous chances to win games.

Cut 16 (11) “…it done.”

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is taking mental reps at practice this week and Michael Van Buren is getting snaps with the first team. The bye week is giving Nussmeier a chance to rest his ab strain. Coach Brian Kelly says running back Caden Durham is improving after missing the Ole Miss game with a  sprained ankle…

Cut 30 (11) “…next week”

The Tigers host South Carolina in a night game at Tiger Stadium.

 

Northwestern State kicks off Southland play this Saturday by hosting winless East Texas A-and-M….

Cut 20 (12) “…important it is”

That is Demons quarterback Abram Johnston, who made his first collegiate start last season against the Lions and threw for 301 yards and a touchdown, but also threw two costly interceptions. Kickoff at Turpin Stadium is at 6 p-m.

Tonight marks the beginning of week five of the high school football season. The top-ranked team in Class 3A, Jewell Sumner, faces Franklinton in the LHSAA Network Game of the Week, which can be seen on their app and YouTube channel.

Also tonight, Evangel is at Huntington.

 

Today, the Saints and the state are expected to announce a new long-term lease agreement of the Ceasars Superdome.

11:30 LRN Newscast

Congress’s inability to approve a government funding bill has resulted in the expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says this means the N-F-I-P cannot issue new or renew existing flood insurance policies…

Cut 3 (10) “…of people.”

The EPA says it’s making good progress in the cleanup from the Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland. It says crews have cleaned out more than four-million gallons of oily materials from the Tangipahoa River and adjacent ponds, accounting for 75-percent of the oily material that ended up in the waterways. Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says they’re also working to prevent additional oily materials from reaching the river or the ponds.

Cut 23 (09) “…petroleum-based liquids.”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is calling on building owners, businesses and residents to turn off unnecessary lighting from 11 p-m to 6 a-m to help an estimated 500 million migratory birds pass through Louisiana safely. LWF member Charles Williams says by turning off or dimming non-essential lights during peak migration hours, the public can help birds navigate safely.

Cut 12 (11) “…by saving birds.”

The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources is now the Department of Conservation and Energy. C-and-E spokesman Patrick Courreges (koo-RAHJ) says despite a new name, the mission remains the same.

Cut 7 (13) “…and land itself.”

10:30 LRN Newscast

The EPA says it’s making progress in the cleanup of the Tangipahoa River more than a month after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland. The update comes just days after Governor Landry took to social media to urge the EPA to pick up the pace. During a news conference, in which Landry attended, EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says crews have cleaned up most of the oil that ended up in the waterways.

Cut 4 (11) “…material recovery effort.”

The College Football National Championship game is returning to New Orleans. It will be held in the Caesars Superdome on January 24th, 2028. During the official announcement, Jeff Hundley, the chief executive officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, says this will have a huge economic impact for the city.

Cut 14 (09) “…same year.”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging the public to go “Lights Out” to protect migrating birds this fall. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Cut 23 (05) “…I’m hunting wabbits.”

And starting Saturday, Elmer Fudd and the rest of you can start hunting wabbits – err, rabbits – as well as squirrels. LDWF says rabbit and squirrel hunting is a great way to introduce kids to the sport. The season runs through the end of February. Those 18 and older will need a basic hunting license.

9:30 AM LRN Newscast

The EPA says they continue to make progress in the cleanup of the Tangipahoa River more than a month after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland. EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says having recovered around 75% of the oily materials, they’re also working to prevent additional oily materials from reaching the river or the ponds.

Cut 5 (09) “…petroleum-based liquids.”

The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources is being reorganize and is now the Department of Conservation and Energy and spokesman Patrick Courreges (koo-RAHJ) says it will be organized into six divisions, better tailored to specific roles and operations. He says previously permitting responsibilities were split between two different offices, now they’ve been integrated into a centralized structure.

Cut 9 (08)  “…of these problems.”

The College Football National Championship game is returning to New Orleans as it will be held in the Caesars Superdome on January 24th, 2028. Rich Clark, the executive director of the College Football Playoff, says they are thrilled to bring the national championship game to New Orleans in 2028, and they know the fans will enjoy the experience.

Cut 13 (12)  “…big events.”

It’s fall migration time for about 500 million migratory birds that pass through Louisiana. and to help them safely navigate their way through the state Louisiana Wildlife Federation member Charles Williams says they are asking businesses and residents to turn off non-essential outdoor lighting at night…

Cut 11 (08) “…that run continuously.”

8:30 AM LRN Newscast

The EPA says they are making progress in the clean up of waterways after the Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland. Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says they’re working with state partners on soil sampling to determine whether there’s a risk to human health for farmers or other outdoor workers.

Cut 6 (05) “…to human health.”

The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources is now the Department of Conservation and Energy. C-and-E spokesman Patrick Courreges (koo-RAHJ) says despite a new name, the mission remains the same.

Cut 7 (13) “…and land itself.”

The College Football National Championship game is coming back to New Orleans in January of 2028. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

UL Lafayette is facing a $25 million budget deficit, causing them to eliminate six staff positions and close several offices. UL Interim President Jaimie Hebert said the cuts were unavoidable. University salaries account for 60% of the school’s budget. At a town hall meeting he said they are working on using new revenue generation and cutting expenditures. He hopes to reach fiscal stability by May with as little human impact as possible.

7:30 AM LRN Newscast

A student protest at LSU resulted in the arrest of seven students. It happened at a presidential search committee meeting Wednesday after a student refused to yield when her time for comment expired. When LSU Police removed Gabriela Juarez with Students for a Democratic Society from the room, several other students shouted at them and some tried to block the police car from driving away with Juarez who was charged with resisting an officer and interference with educational process. Six others were charged with obstruction of highway commerce among other charges.

New Orleans will host the College Football National Championship game in 2028. Governor Landry says the big football games will bring thousands to the city, which serves as the front door to the rest of Louisiana.

Cut 15 (11) “… unbelievable place.”

Days after Governor Landry told the EPA to pick up the pace, they say significant progress in cleaning up the oil from the waterways from the Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland has been made. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is you to turn off unnecessary lighting from 11 p-m to 6 a-m to help an estimated 500 million migratory birds pass through Louisiana safely.  LWF member Charles Williams…

Cut 10 (09) “…injured or dying.”

6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU football coach Brian Kelly said backup quarterback Michael Van Buren is getting all of the snaps this week with the first team offense as the Tigers used the bye week to give starter Garrett Nussmeier a chance to rest an ab strain. Kelly also said its false that Nussmeier needs surgery. The coach expects Nussmeier will be ready for the South Carolina Gamecocks on October 11th.

The Saints will face rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart Sunday. Dart made his first start last week against the Chargers and lifted the Giants to a 21-18 win. Coach Kellen Moore says Dart has an excellent skill set.

Cut 17 (20)  “…those guys.”

Kick off on Sunday is at noon.

 

Northwestern State kicks off Southland play this Saturday by hosting winless East Texas A-and-M….

Cut 20 (12) “…important it is”

That is Demons quarterback Abram Johnston, who made his first collegiate start last season against the Lions and threw for 301 yards and a touchdown, but also threw two costly interceptions. Kickoff at Turpin Stadium is at 6 p-m.

New Orleans will host the College Football Playoff championship in 2028 and the Big Easy will also host a C-F-P quarterfinal game. The city also hosted both games in the same year in 2020. Jeff Hundley, the chief executive officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, says this will be a huge economic impact for the city.

Cut 14 (09) “…same year.”

Today, the Saints and the state are expected to announce a new long-term lease agreement of the Ceasars Superdome.

6:30 AM LRN Newscast

The EPA says it’s making progress in the cleanup of the Tangipahoa River more than a month after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland. The update comes just days after Governor Landry took to social media to urge the EPA to pick up the pace. During a news conference, in which Landry attended, EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says crews have cleaned up most of the oil that ended up in the waterways.

Cut 4 (11) “…material recovery effort.”

The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources is now the Department of Conservation and Energy. C-and-E spokesman Patrick Courreges (koo-RAHJ) says technology, industry, and environmental best practices have changed over the decades, and this re-organization helps the agency catch up.

Cut 8 (12) “…policy going forward.”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging the public to go “Lights Out” to protect migrating birds this fall. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The College Football National Championship game is returning to New Orleans as it will be held in the Caesars Superdome on January 24th, 2028. Rich Clark, the executive director of the College Football Playoff, says they are thrilled to bring the national championship game to New Orleans in 2028, and they know the fans will enjoy the experience.

Cut 13 (12)  “…big events.”

LRN AM Newscall October 2

Just days after Governor Landry told it to pick up the pace, the EPA says it has made significant progress in cleaning up the oil from the waterways from the Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging the public to go “Lights Out” to protect migrating birds this fall. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The College Football National Championship game is coming back to New Orleans in January of 2028. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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The EPA says it’s making progress in the cleanup of the Tangipahoa River more than a month after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland. The update comes just days after Governor Landry took to social media to urge the EPA to pick up the pace. During a news conference, in which Landry attended, EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says crews have cleaned up most of the oil that ended up in the waterways.

Cut 4 (11) “…material recovery effort.”

Mason says they’re also working to prevent additional oily materials from reaching the river or the ponds.

Cut 5 (09) “…petroleum-based liquids.”

Mason says they’re also working with state partners on soil sampling, working to determine whether there’s a risk to human health for farmers or other outdoor workers.

Cut 6 (05) “…to human health.”

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The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources is now the Department of Conservation and Energy. C-and-E spokesman Patrick Courreges (koo-RAHJ) says despite a new name, the mission remains the same.

Cut 7 (13) “…and land itself.”

When Governor Landry took office last year, he issued an executive order to re-organize the agency that was known for a long time as the Department of Natural Resources.

Courreges says technology, industry, and environmental best practices have changed a great deal over the last several decades, and this re-organization helps the agency catch up.

Cut 8 (12) “…policy going forward.”

Courreges says the Department of Conservation and Energy will be organized into six divisions, better tailored to specific roles and operations. He says previously permitting responsibilities were split between two different offices, now they’ve been integrated into a centralized structure.

Cut 9 (08)  “…of these problems.”

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The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is calling on building owners, businesses and residents to turn off unnecessary lighting from 11 p-m to 6 a-m to help an estimated 500 million migratory birds pass through Louisiana safely.  LWF member Charles Williams says migratory birds navigate by the light of the moon and stars, but bright lights can lead to fatal collisions.

Cut 10 (09) “…injured or dying.”

Williams says this is the fall migration season, so they are asking the public to turn off outdoor lighting that’s non-essential for safety or operation during the night.

Cut 11 (08) “…that run continuously.”

Williams says a billion birds die every year from building collisions in North America. He says by turning off or dimming non-essential lights during peak migration hours, the public can help birds navigate safely.

Cut 12 (11) “…by saving birds.”

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The College Football National Championship game is returning to New Orleans as it will be held in the Caesars Superdome on January 24th, 2028. Rich Clark, the executive director of the College Football Playoff, says they are thrilled to bring the national championship game to New Orleans in 2028, and they know the fans will enjoy the experience.

Cut 13 (12)  “…big events.”

Not only will New Orleans host the CFP National Championship game in 2028, the Allstate Sugar Bowl will once again serve as a CFP Quarterfinal on New Year’s Night. 2020 was the last time New Orleans hosted both the Sugar Bowl and a CFP national championship game. Jeff Hundley, the chief executive officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, says this will be a huge economic impact for the city.

Cut 14 (09) “…same year.”

Governor Landry says the big football games will bring thousands to the city, which serves as the front door to the rest of Louisiana.

Cut 15 (11) “… unbelievable place.”

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The Saints are 0-and-4, but they have a great opportunity to get in the win column as they host the New York Giants Sunday. Head coach Kellen Moore says that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler is not going to be perfect every play, but he’s given the Saints numerous chances to win games.

Cut 16 (11) “…it done.”

The Saints will face rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart Sunday. Dart made his first start last week against the Chargers and lifted the Giants to a 21-18 win. Moore says that Dart has numerous strengths that make him a dangerous weapon on offense.

Cut 17 (20)  “…those guys.”

The New Orleans offense will be challenged with facing one of the best defensive lines in the NFL which features Dexter Lauwrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns. With a banged-up offensive line, Rattler says the Saints will have to get the ball out quickly.

Cut 18 (15) “…the chains.”

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Northwestern State will play a home game for the first time in 37 days on Saturday when it hosts East Texas A&M. The Demons are coming off of a bye week, and head coach Blaine McCorkle says that his team has a chance to learn from their heartbreaking 27 to 24 loss to Prairie View A&M.

Cut 19 (16) “…a win.”

Northwestern quarterback Abram Johnston made his first career start about a year ago against East Texas A&M. Johnston now has several more games of experience under his belt and is more comfortable with the offense. Johnston says Saturday’s game is an opportunity for the Demons to make a statement as conference play begins.

Cut 20 (12) “…important it is.”

Kickoff at Turpin Stadium is at 6 p-m.