7:30 AM LRN Newscast

At the state capital, intense debate broke out over a bill to push back the closed party primaries by a month. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (40) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Groundbreaking is finally here for Buc-ee’s in Ruston. With their cleanest bathrooms on the planet, beaver nuggets and barbecue, Mayor Ronny Walker says they will help keep all vehicles moving with 120 gas pumps and

Cut 8 (04) “…13 EV chargers.”

Nicholls State ranks as the number-one best value college in Louisiana, according to Niche.com. The ranking is based on net price, alumni earnings, graduation rates and student debt. Dr. Todd Keller, the provost and vice president for academic affairs, says Nicholls’ average cost and tuition are significantly lower than the national and state averages and students feel at home.

Cut 10 (13) “…on the campus.”

Louisiana Tech ranks second for value, followed by U-L Lafayette, Louisiana Christian and ULM.

Halloween is coming and Pickswise sports website has named the Ceasars Superdome as the most haunted stadium in the NFL. George Rogan with Pickswise says one factor for the 50-year-old stadium is the close proximity to St. Louis Cemetery.

Cut 14 (09) “…into the area”