06:30 LRN Newscast, September 26th

Governor John Bel Edwards sent a letter to the White House Monday requesting a federal emergency declaration to help combat saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River. To date, the Corps of Engineers says Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans, and Jefferson Parishes are expected to be impacted…:
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That’s GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle who says plans are being implemented to curtail the issue and there’s no reason to panic.

Got rats? These dry conditions are forcing rodents to search for food and water inside homes. LSU Ag Center Professor emeritus Dr. Claudette Reichel (Rye-cul)…:
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She says traps, pesticides, repellents, and predators are a few ways to remedy the rodent issue.

Our profiles of candidates in the governor’s race continue. Today it’s Republican Stephen Waguespack who was just endorsed by the editorial board of the Times-Picayune and NOLA.com. Waguespack says he can turn the tide for Louisiana…:
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Among his priorities, if elected, Waguespack says he’ll immediately call for a special legislative session to address the state’s insurance crisis.

There was no jackpot winner in last night’s Powerball drawing so the prize now soars to an estimated $835 million dollars. That remains the 4th largest prize in the game’s history, according to Powerball. The cash value of Wednesday’s drawing is $390.3 million.

09:30 LRN Newscast, September 25th

Folks in Southeast Louisiana are racing to buy water as the drought and dredging have let saltwater from the Gulf push up the Mississippi, but Governor John Bel Edwards says that type of panic is not necessary….:
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He’s asking the federal government to declare a state of emergency to help out and for the latest visit emergency-dot-la-gov.

We continue our profiles of the six main candidates for governor. Independent Hunter Lundy says he wants to adequately fund programs to begin educating children as young as three years old, and doing that will tackle other major issues plaguing the state, poverty and crime:
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Early voting for the October 14th primary begins Saturday.

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and women’s basketball star Angel Reese are on this month’s cover of Sports Illustrated because of their NIL earning power. Teiko Foxx has more…:
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The Powerball grand prize went untouched again on Saturday and now the jackpot is worth an estimated $785 million for tonight’s drawing. That’s the 4th largest prize in the game’s history, according to Powerball, and has a cash value of an estimated $367 million.

08:30 LRN Newscast, September 25th

Independent Hunter Lundy is the candidate for governor we’re profiling today, and he says he’s the best choice since he doesn’t focus on political parties. Brooke Thorington reports…:
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State Police have arrested a man in the investigation of a fatal crash that happened Saturday on the Highway 11 Bridge in St. Tammany Parish. They say 54-year-old Hector Garcia of Slidell left a pickup truck and box trailer in the middle of the road and another car crashed into it killing that driver. Garcia is booked on negligent homicide charges.

Governor John Bel Edwards plans to ask the federal government to declare a state of emergency to help in the effort to keep saltwater from coming up the Mississippi River and impacting local drinking systems….:
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He says there is no need to hoard bottled water and for the latest information visit emergency-dot-la-gov.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will meet with Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux this week to help resolve issues concerning Mardi Gras parade schedules due to a shortage of law enforcement. Nungesser says he has made a request to Governor Edwards to help the city…:
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Nungesser backs the krewes in not changing dates of the parades as it could affect tourism.

07:30 LRN Newscast, September 25th

Early voting for the October 14th primary begins Saturday and we’re profiling the 6 main candidates. Independent Hunter Lundy says Louisiana voters are tired of partisan politics pointing out the most recent legislative session where lawmakers had a significant surplus of funding, but ended up arguing over what to do with it…:
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Lundy is also in favor of increasing the minimum wage.

LSU stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne are on the cover of this month’s issue of Sports Illustrated as they are leading college athletes in NIL deals. Reese is worth nearly $2 million, while Dunne is over $3 million. SI’s senior writer Stephanie Apstein says they learned LSU is helping their athletes manage money…:
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Federal and state officials are trying to stop saltwater from coming up the Mississippi River and impacting drinking water in southeast Louisiana. Jeanne Burns has the story…:
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Quarterback Derek Carr reportedly suffered an AC sprain in his shoulder during the Saints 18-17 loss to Green Bay Sunday, but a source says there are no internal injuries. How much time Carr will miss is yet to be determined.

LSU has dropped one spot in the latest AP Top 25 poll released Sunday, following a hard fought 31-28 victory over Arkansas. The Tigers stand at #13.

06:45 LRN Sportscast, September 25th

What a tough loss for the Saints. Not only did Quarterback Derek Carr leave the game with an injury, New Orleans was up 17-0 going into the 4th quarter but ended up falling to Green Bay 18-17. Coach Dennis Allen was asking about backup QB Jameis Winston’s performance…:
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New Orleans will look to bounce back next Sunday at home against Tampa Bay.

As for LSU Saturday, it wasn’t the blowout fans were expecting, but the Tigers prevailed over Arkansas 31-28. Quarterback Jayden Daniels says getting the running game going in the second half was key..:
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LSU hits the road to face Ole Miss this weekend.

Elsewhere around the state in college football over the weekend, UL-Lafayette beat Buffalo 45-38. Southeastern fell to HCU 34-19. Tulane topped Nicholls State 36-7. McNeese State fell to Eastern Illinois 31-28. And Louisiana Tech lost to Nebraska 28-14.

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and women’s basketball star Angel Reese are on this month’s cover of Sports Illustrated because of their NIL earning power. Teiko Foxx has more…:
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06:30 LRN Newscast, September 27th

Governor John Bel Edwards plans to request a federal emergency declaration over saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River and the potential it will impact local drinking systems. The Army Corps of Engineers constructed an underwater sill in July, which performs like a levee, slowing the saltwater from moving upstream. Colonel Cullen Jones…:
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Edwards says accurate information and updates about the saltwater intrusion can be found at emergency-dot-la-gov.

We continue our profiles of the six main candidates for governor. Independent Hunter Lundy says he’s the most qualified to be governor because he’s not part of the old system or establishment…:
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Early voting for the October 14th primary begins Saturday.

LSU stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne are on the cover of this month’s issue of Sports Illustrated as the leading college athletes in NIL deals. SI’s senior writer Stephanie Apstein says they are impressed Resse and Dunne are not only making a lot of money, but are involved in several philanthropic efforts…:
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Both are worth more than $1.5 million in NIL deals, according to the NIL 100 list.

A disappointing morning for Saints fans as New Orleans fell Sunday to Green Bay 18-17 after leading 17-0 going into the fourth quarter. Quarterback Derek Carr went down with an injury in the third quarter and backup Jameis Winston could not lead New Orleans to any points.

08:30 LRN Newscast, September 20th

Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Tuesday showed Louisiana’s unemployment rate is at its lowest percentage in recorded history. Louisiana Workforce Chief Economist Emily DiPalma says older residents deciding to retire in their mid-60s is one thing helping.:
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Federal data also shows the number of unemployed individuals is just under 69 thousand, which is also a record low.

A recent study by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana indicates auto insurance rates in Bayou State rank among the most expensive in the nation. PAR President Steven Procopio says there was a slight decline in premiums during the pandemic…:
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Newly approved premiums by the Department of Insurance will result in rate increases of as much as 20 percent or more.

The family of LSU Safety Greg Brooks Jr. released a statement this morning explaining he had not been playing due to emergency surgery he had last Friday to remove a large brain tumor. Brooks missed the Mississippi State game and had been ruled out for Arkansas Saturday. The family added they are gaining further clarity on the extent of Brooks’ battle and ask fans for prayers and support.

It’s a big night in Ruston as Louisiana Tech opens Championship Plaza to unveil the statues of five Hall of Famers. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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07:30 LRN Newscast, September 20th

The governor’s office says the state’s unemployment rate is at its lowest percentage in recorded history. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Bastrop Police Department says an anonymous call has led to a dog fighting ring. They said during the investigation at a residence, authorities discovered approximately 20 pit bulls chained in the back yard covered with numerous scars in various stages of healing. 39-year-old Justin Johnson was arrested on 20 Counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and warrants are issued for two others.

Kim Mulkey, Terry Bradshaw, Karl Malone and other notable Louisiana Tech alums will have their statues unveiled today outside Joe Aillet Stadium. Senior Associate Athletic Director Colton Primm…:
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The free event is open to the public and begins at 6 o’clock.

50 years ago today, legendary singer Jim Croce and five other people were killed in a plane crash after performing at Northwestern State in Natchitoches. Dan McDonald, who was a student reporter for the student newspaper, says there were details about the concert that stand out:
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An event was held at the university on Monday to commemorate Croce’s death.

06:45 LRN Newscast, September 20th

The Saints are one of seven teams in the NFC with a 2-0 record after beating Tennessee and Carolina. It’s the first 2-0 start for New Orleans since 2013 and Coach Dennis Allen says it’s a good start, but it’s also a long season…:
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The offense has only scored 36 points through two games, but the defense has only allowed 32 points, third fewest in the NFL. New Orleans is back on the road again this Sunday when they travel up to Green Bay to take on Jordan Love and the 1-and-1 Packers. The game kicks off at 12 noon.

Arkansas is coming off a home loss to BYU as they get ready to play 12th ranked LSU in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. Razorbacks Coach Sam Pittman is not happy with the 14 penalties his team committed against the Cougars…:
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The game kicks off at 6pm Saturday.

Kim Mulkey, Terry Bradshaw, Karl Malone and other notable Louisiana Tech alums will have their statues unveiled today outside Joe Aillet Stadium. Senior Associate Athletic Director Colton Primm…:
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The event at 6pm is free and open to the public.

06:30 LRN Newscast, September 20th

Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Tuesday showed Louisiana’s unemployment rate is at its lowest percentage in recorded history. Louisiana Workforce Chief Economist Emily DiPalma says the state’s unemployment rate is 3.3 percent for August 2023…:
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The industries seeing the largest gains are private education and health services, construction and government.

A recent study by the Public Affairs Research Council found Louisiana has some of the highest car insurance rates in the nation. PAR President Steven Procopio (Pra-cope-ee-oh) recommends drivers shop around…:
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He says the rate increases are driven by inflation for parts and labor costs.

Folk-rock singer-songwriter Jim Croce was killed in a plane crash in Natchitoches 50 years ago today following a concert at Northwestern State. Teiko Foxx reports…:
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A Morgan City woman has been arrested in connection with a double fatal fire in St. Mary Parish last month. 22-year-old Haley Ramo was booked on one count each of negligent arson and negligent homicide.