7:30 AM LRN Newscast

We know how Democrats are feeling after Tuesday’s midterm elections. How are Republicans feeling? Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Gary Crockett, the businessman and Navy veteran who finished second to Jamie Davis in the Democratic runoff for the U.S. Senate, has announced he is running for governor.  His announcement comes just after Jamie Davis came in just two points shy of beating Julia Letlow in the race for Senate here.

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After a brawl broke out during a homecoming celebration on campus at LSU’s last home game, LSU officials are cracking down on unauthorized large gatherings. University President Wade Rousse says he remembers how special it was to come to campus to tailgate as a kid, and he does not want to jeopardize that experience for anyone.

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The 2026 Louisiana Startup report finds the state’s startup businesses are optimistic about their futures. 143 startups and small businesses across the state were surveyed by Tulane and Louisiana Innovation to gauge the business landscape in the state. Rob Lalka (LAH-kuh), the executive director of the Albert Lepage Center at Tulane, says businesses are committed to Louisiana.

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