6:30 LRN Newscast

The Saints let one get away yesterday, up by 11 points in the third quarter, but New Orleans turned it over four times and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 35-27.

However, the LSU Tigers put together a dominating performance, beating Texas A-and-M 35 to 6. Coach Lane Kiffin’s team outgained the Aggies 506 yards to 197…

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But LSU linebacker Whit Weeks could be lost for the season with a broken leg.

 

Doctor Jim Henderson will retire as Louisiana Tech president at the end of the year, ending a long career in Louisiana higher education. Henderson has also served as president of the U-L System and his alma mater, Northwestern State. Louisiana Illuminator higher education reporter Piper Hutchinson says Henderson has earned a lot of respect during his career…

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With school back in session and ragweed pollen counts near their peak, September can be a concerning time for people with asthma. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has issued mercury-related consumption advisories for seven waterways. The new and updated advisories include Mermentau River and Lake Arthur, Vermillion River and Bayou Tortue, Boeuf River, Lake Bistineau, Pearl River and Tew Lake.