11:30 LRN Newscast

As of the beginning of this month, all public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are required to have cameras installed inside them. Livingston Representative Shane Mack, who authored Act 479, says the purpose is so that parents or guardians can get involved if there’s an incident in the classroom.

Cut 11 (11) “…in the classrooms.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says ever since launching the program in 2017, every horse that it has taken in after Mardi Gras has been adopted into permanent homes.

Cut 14 (10) “…be part of.”

Dorson says he hopes to have all of this year’s horses adopted by March 4th.

While the Seahawks are celebrating a Super Bowl title today, the Patriots are taking pride in what they accomplished this season. Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams of Louisiana Tech, who won the Super Bowl last season with the Eagles, says the team came a long way after finishing 4-and-13 one season ago

Cut 3 (13) “…the coaches, everybody.”

Thanks to modern technology, many fans had one eye on their TVs and one eye on their phones doing Google searches during the Super Bowl. Google Search and Trends Expert Jennifer Jones says while many fans during the game were searching for quarterbacks Drake Maye and Sam Darnold, as well as MVP Kenneth Walker the Third, there was someone else who was also dominating the searches.

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10:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana has intensified its efforts to make sure families who are receiving food assistance have submitted accurate wages, addresses and household size. The state could be penalized as much as 95-million dollars by the federal government if the error rates for SNAP exceed more than six percent.

Last year, the legislature passed a law requiring special education classrooms to be equipped with cameras. As of the beginning of this month, that law is now in effect. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A new original travel series debuts tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. It’s called LA 64 and it will showcase the authentic stories that make each parish and community truly special. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser…

Cut 9 (11)  “…each parish”

Tonight’s first episode at 8 PM will feature Vermilion parish. Each episode will also be uploaded to LPB’s YouTube channel.

When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, many of the horses will be put up for adoption. The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they launched the program to break the cycle of uncertainty.

Cut 13 (10)  “…sold for slaughter.”

Go to the Humane Society of Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Horses Adoption Program facebook page for more information.

9:30 AM LRN Newscast

Gunfire was reported at another Mardi Gras parade over the weekend. Jeanerette Police chief Terrence Moore says no one was injured by the gunshots at the parade Saturday afternoon. Authorities immediately arrested a man who was reportedly firing randomly into the air. A child did sustain minor injuries when an officer riding an ATV, responding to the shots fired call was unable to avoid hitting the child who had stepped into the street to retrieve Mardi Gras throws. That incident is under investigation. On January 31st, gunfire at a Clinton parade put several people in the hospital some with probable life-altering injuries.

As of this month, all public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are required to have cameras inside them. Act 479, signed into law last year, is designed to help parents get involved when incidents occur, says bill author, Representative Shane Mack, and he says nearly all cameras have been installed.

Cut 10 (05) “…getting it completed.”

The bill also called for crisis intervention training to help faculty and school staff.

When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, horses are be put up for adoption. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says since they launched the program in 2017, every horse that it has taken in has been adopted into permanent homes.

Cut 14 (10) “…be part of.”

Some horses have already been adopted; Dorson says he hopes to have all of this year’s horses adopted by March 4th.

A new travel series beginning tonight on LPB will feature the uniqueness of each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes. Lt Gov. Billy Nungesser says every parish has a story worth telling. The first episode features Vermilion Parish and the show has already set new records on LPB’s YouTube Channel. He says L-A 64 will air new episodes over five seasons to cover all 64 parishes…

Cut 8 (11) “…didn’t know about.”

8:30 AM LRN Newscast

As required by a new law, cameras are being installed inside every public and charter school special education classroom. Bill author, Representative Shane Mack, says it’s to help everyone when incidents occur but the cameras are only part of what the law does to help parents and school faculty and staff.

Cut 12 (07) “…handle the situation.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a property insurance discount for homeowners with fortified roofs. He says information on the discount benchmarks will soon be available, but he says, if you have a fortified roof and if you believe your homeowners insurance premium should be lower, shop around

Cut 6 (07) “…say a lot.”

When the Mardi Gras parades are over, participating horses will again be put up for adoption. Jeanne Burns reports.

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Every parish in Louisiana will be showcased in a new travel series that debuts tonight at 8 PM on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the L-A 64 series will take viewers off the beaten path to experience local traditions and all things make each community distinctive…

Cut 7 (11) “…in each parish.”

Public broadcasting stations in Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas plan to air the series this summer.

7:30 AM LRN Newscast

At the beginning of this month, all public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are required to have cameras installed inside them. Author of the bill signed into law last year, Livingston Representative Shane Mack, says the purpose is to help parents or guardians get involved if there’s an incident.

Cut 11 (11) “…in the classrooms.”

With 11,000 installed, Louisiana is the fastest growing state for Fortified roofs in America. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a benchmark range on discounts for homeowners’ property insurance when they have a fortified roof. He says this regulation would require Louisiana insurance companies to either meet the minimum benchmark or provide justification for not doing so.

Cut 5 (11) “…our state.”

Louisiana residents can learn what makes each parish unique in a new original travel series that debuts tonight on L-P-B. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana is again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program to keep horses from being sold for slaughter after the parades are over. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says since they launched the program in 2017, every horse that it has taken in has been adopted into permanent homes. He says they’re careful with their application process.

Cut 15 (09) “…a good fit.”

6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Seattle Seahawks won their second Super Bowl championship last night with a dominating performance over the Patriots. New England had a hard time generating any offense. Former LSU Tiger Kayshon Boutte had just one catch. Former Tiger Anthony Bradford, a starting guard for Seattle, is a Super Bowl champion.

Now that football is over, the college baseball season is set to start on Friday. Freshman Mason Braun is pushing for playing time on this 2026 LSU baseball team. Coach Jay Johnson likes Braun’s slow heartbeat in the batter’s box…

Cut 16 (23) “…for three years”

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The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team bounced back from its loss last Thursday to Texas to beat Auburn 77-44 yesterday. Freshman ZaKiyah Johnson had 16 to lead the way. Up next is a matchup against third-ranked South Carolina on Saturday night.

Louisiana Tech won on Saturday, while ULM lost, and Ragin’ Cajuns basketball won their fourth straight and will host Coastal Carolina on Thursday.

Tonight in the Southland…Nicholls hosts U-T-R-G-V, while McNeese hosts H-C-U.

Back to baseball…the Cajuns are picked to finish fifth in the Sun Belt. Coach Matt Deggs expects his team to be tough-minded this season…

Cut 18 (14) “…come together”

The Cajuns open the season against Missouri State.

6:30 AM LRN Newscast

Gunfire was reported at another small-town Mardi Gras parade over the weekend. Jeanerette Police chief Terrence Moore says no one was injured by the gunshots at the parade Saturday afternoon. Authorities immediately arrested a man who was reportedly firing randomly into the air. A child did sustain minor injuries when an officer riding an ATV, responding to the shots fired call was unable to avoid hitting the child who had stepped into the street to retrieve Mardi Gras throws. That incident is under investigation. On January 31st, gunfire at a Clinton parade put several people in the hospital some with probable life-altering injuries.

When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, the horses will be put up for adoption. The Humane Society of Louisiana is again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they launched the program to break the cycle of uncertainty.

Cut 13 (10)  “…sold for slaughter.”

Some horses have already been adopted; Dorson says he hopes to have all of this year’s horses adopted by March 4th.

A law passed last year, requiring special education classrooms be equipped with cameras, is now in effect. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a benchmark range on the discount a homeowner should receive on their property insurance for having a fortified roof. Temple says these benchmarks are being thoughtfully developed to help consumers receive the discounts they deserve for fortifying their homes…

Cut 4 (07) “…mandatory discount.”

Louisiana is the fastest growing state for Fortified roofs in America with over 11-thousand Fortified roofs installed.

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Louisiana residents can learn what makes each parish unique in a new original travel series that debuts tonight on L-P-B. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Last year, the legislature passed a law requiring special education classrooms to be equipped with cameras. As of the beginning of this month, that law is now in effect. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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When the Mardi Gras parades are over, the horses will once again be put up for adoption. Jeanne Burns reports.

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a benchmark range on the discount a homeowner should receive on their property insurance for having a fortified roof. Temple says these benchmarks are being thoughtfully developed to help consumers receive the discounts they deserve for fortifying their homes…

Cut 4 (07) “…mandatory discount.”

Temple says this Department of Insurance regulation would require Louisiana insurance companies to either meet the minimum benchmark, which could be as much as 20-percent, or provide actuarial justification for why the company’s discount does not mee the benchmark.

Cut 5 (11) “…our state.”

The Department of Insurance says it will provide further information soon on when the fortified roof benchmark discounts will go into effect. Temple says if you have a fortified roof and if you believe your homeowners insurance premium should be lower, shop around

Cut 6 (07) “…say a lot.”

Louisiana is the fastest growing state for Fortified roofs in America. To date, over 11-thousand Fortified roofs have been installed, including more than 41-hundred through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program.

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Every parish in Louisiana will be showcased in a new travel series that debuts tonight at 8 PM on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the L-A 64 series will take viewers off the beaten path to experience local traditions and all things make each community distinctive…

Cut 7 (11) “…in each parish.”

The first episode features Vermilion Parish and Nungesser says the show has already set new records on LPB’s YouTube Channel. He says L-A 64 will air new episodes over five seasons to cover all 64 parishes…

Cut 8 (11) “…didn’t know about.”

Nungesser says every parish has a story worth telling. He hopes LA 64 inspires both visitors and residents to take a staycation or travel across the state to experience how communities are preserving, celebrating and sharing Louisiana’s rich heritage…

Cut 9 (11)  “…each parish”

Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Alabama Public Television and Arkansas P-B-S plan to air the television series this summer.

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As of the beginning of this month, all public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are required to have cameras installed inside them. That’s due to Act 479, which was signed into law last year. It was authored by Livingston Representative Shane Mack, who says nearly all special education classrooms got them installed in time. 

Cut 10 (05) “…getting it completed.”

Mack says the purpose of having cameras in special education classrooms is so that parents or guardians can get involved if there’s an incident in the classroom.

Cut 11 (11) “…in the classrooms.”

Mack says the law goes beyond merely installing cameras in the special needs classrooms.

Cut 12 (07) “…handle the situation.”

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When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, the horses will be put up for adoption. The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they launched the program to break the cycle of uncertainty.

Cut 13 (10)  “…sold for slaughter.”

Dorson says ever since the Humane Society launched the program in 2017, every horse that it has taken in has been adopted into permanent homes.

Cut 14 (10) “…be part of.”

Not everyone can adopt these horses – Dorson says there is an application process.

Cut 15 (09) “…a good fit.”

Some horses have already been adopted; Dorson says he hopes to have all of this year’s horses adopted by March 4th.

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It will be difficult for a freshman to crack the starting lineup at LSU, with so many veteran position players. But if there is a guy on this LSU baseball team who can do it, it is Mason Braun. Braun can play in the outfield or at first base. He has big league power and LSU  coach Jay Johnson likes his slow heartbeat in the batter’s box…

Cut 16 (23) “…for three years.” 

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An intriguing newcomer for Ragin Cajuns baseball is Donovan LaSalle from Lake Charles. LaSalle was a star baseball player at Barbe High School and signed with Oklahoma State out of high school. But he didn’t get regular playing time for the Cowboys. Coach Matt Deggs says LaSalle has big-time power and plans to have him in the line-up every game…

Cut 17 (15)  “…talent out.”

The Cajuns are picked to finish fifth in the Sun Belt this season. Deggs expects his team to be tough-minded this season…

Cut 18 (14)  “…come together.” 

The Ragin Cajuns open the season by hosting Missouri State.

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On a day Louisiana Tech men’s basketball retired the jersey number of Bulldogs legend Paul Millsap, La Tech ended Sam Houston’s seven-game winning streak by beating the Bearkats 87 to 78. The Bulldogs dominated the boards outrebounded Sam Houston 46-30. Kaden Cooper, playing in his first game since January 14th, had 16 points and a career-high 18 rebounds. Coach Talvin Hester on Cooper’s big game…

Cut 19 (15) “…chose it.”

The win gives Tech a 6-6 record in Conference USA. The Bulldogs are on the road this week as they visit Missouri State on Thursday night and F-I-U on Saturday. Sir Issac Herron had a career-high 18 points in the win over Sam Houstoin and says the toughness they played with against the Bearkcats, they need to bring on the road…

Cut 20 (15) “…of itself.”

11:30 AM LRN Newscast

Super Bowl Sunday is tomorrow and there will be four former LSU Tigers playing in this year’s big game. Anthony Bradford for Seattle, and K’Lavon Chaisson, Kayshon Boutte, and Will Campbell for the Patriots. Campbell never played for a championship at Neville High School or at LSU. But as a rookie in the NFL, he gets his opportunity after the Patriots used the fourth overall pick to select him.

Cut 17 (17)  “…it’s been awesome.”

LSU Shreveport’s hold on college baseball’s consecutive win streak has ended at 65.  That after the #1 pilots lost to #25 Central Methodist yesterday 4-3. Prior to the streak, LSU S’ last lost was to  Kansas Wesleyan in May of 2024.

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All public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are now required to have cameras installed inside them. That’s due to Act 479, which was signed into law last year. It was authored by Livingston Representative Shane Mack, who says the purpose of having cameras in special education classrooms is so that parents or guardians can get involved if there’s an incident in the classroom.

Cut 11 (11) “…in the classrooms.”

When Mardi Gras season is over, the horses that have participated in the parades will once again be put up for adoption.  Executive Director of the Human Society of Louisiana Jeff Dorson says ever since the program lunched the in 2017, every horse that it has taken in has been adopted into permanent homes.

Cut 14 (10) “…be part of.”

 

10:30 AM LRN Newscast

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a benchmark range on the discount a homeowner should receive on their property insurance for having a fortified roof. Temple says this Department of Insurance regulation would require Louisiana insurance companies to either meet the minimum benchmark, which could be as much as 20-percent, or provide actuarial justification for why the company’s discount does not mee the benchmark.

Cut 5 (11) “…our state.”

Every parish in Louisiana will be showcased in a new travel series that debuts tonight at 8 PM on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the L-A 64 series will take viewers off the beaten path to experience local traditions and all things make each community distinctive…

Cut 7 (11) “…in each parish.”

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When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, the horses will be put up for adoption. The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they launched the program to break the cycle of uncertainty.

Cut 13 (10)  “…sold for slaughter.”

There will be four former LSU Tigers playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Anthony Bradford is a starting guard for Seattle, and the Patriots have K’Lavon Chaisson, Will Campbell and Kayshon Boutte. Boutte averages 18 yards a catch and has a touchdown in the postseason. The New Iberia native has the utmost confidence in second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

Cut 16 (13) “…of the day”