630PM LRN News

Emerge Louisiana, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, has announced it has seen nine of its alumnae qualify for the 2018 elections.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A hit and run involving two vehicles in Monroe has a 59 year old woman dead.  The preliminary investigation revealed that Emma Crew of West Monroe was attempting to walk across Highway 165 when she was hit by the driver’s side mirror of a car. LSP Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt.

Cut 9 (10)  “…she did stop.”

Yesterday a Federal Appellate Court blocked the release of online schematics that would allow people with 3D printers, which are rapidly falling in price, to create operational firearms with ease. Senator John Kennedy says there’s nothing wrong with possessing the firearms, as long as you meet the general legal criteria for all gun owners. He says enthusiasts looking to print the guns should keep something in mind.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry isn’t backing down from his statements yesterday that indicated he was strongly considering jumping into the 2019 governor’s race, and primed to do it soon. Landry, calling into the Moon Griffon show, lamented the current sit back and wait approach of many prominent Republicans.

Cut 14 (08) “we need.”

5:30 PM Newscast

Yesterday a Federal Appellate Court blocked the release of online schematics that would allow people with 3D printers, which are rapidly falling in price, to create operational firearms with ease. Senator John Kennedy disagrees with blocking the release, and says it’s your right to print the weapons.

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A hit and run involving two vehicles in Monroe has a 59 year old woman dead.  The preliminary investigation revealed that Emma Crew of West Monroe was attempting to walk across Highway 165 when she was hit by the driver’s side mirror of a southbound Chrysler 300, fell to the pavement, then was hit by a white truck that fled. LSP Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says as far as which vehicle caused the injuries that ultimately ended the pedestrian’s life…

Cut 11 (10) “…get the coroner’s report. ”

 

Emerge Louisiana, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, has announced it has seen nine of its alumnae qualify for the 2018 elections.  Spokesperson for the organization, Melanie Oubre says there is a great demand to see women take action in politics.

Cut 8 (10) “…any other year before.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry isn’t backing down from his statements yesterday that indicated he was strongly considering jumping into the 2019 governor’s race, and primed to do it soon. Landry, calling into the Moon Griffon show, said he made his intentions known, because he was concerned that republicans were lacking a standard-bearer to take the fight to Edwards immediately.

Cut 12 (10)   “doing that.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast August 2nd

LSU barely made the preseason Amway Coaches Poll as the Tigers come in at number 24. There’s a lot of question marks with this team, especially on offense. It’s unclear who will start at quarterback, there’s several unproven, young wide receivers and none of the running backs on this roster have scored a touchdown. But Coach Ed Orgeron likes the talent he has in the back field…
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LSU reports for fall camp tomorrow and the first practice is Saturday.

Elsewhere…former LSU wide receiver Travin Dural has been placed on injured reserve by the Saints with a broken arm, so he’ll miss the season and another former Tiger, Brandon LaFell has been released by the Bengals.

Louisiana Tech begins fall camp tomorrow. J’Mar Smith returns as the Bulldogs starting quarterback after starting 13 games last season throwing 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says Smith had his share of experiences last year and that should make him better in 2018….
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Erik Link has been named the Bulldogs special teams coordinator. He has over 15 years of coaching experience on the high school and college football level. He’s been at Auburn and Iowa State.

4:30 PM Newscast

Senator John Kennedy disagrees with a suit that blocked the release of online 3D gun schematics. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Former longtime state Rep. Johnny McFerren of Stonewall has died.  McFerren was serving as a member of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors.l  He served four terms at state representative of district 7.  He’s preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Patsy, who died in 2016.

Emerge Louisiana, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, has announced it has seen nine of its alumnae qualify for the 2018 elections.  Spokesperson for the organization, Melanie Oubre, says they are seeing candidates that have completed the 70 hours of training run in a wide variety of races, including Tammy Savoie, who is running against Steve Scalise for US Congress.

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A hit and run involving two vehicles in Monroe has a 59 year old woman dead.  The preliminary investigation revealed that Emma Crew of West Monroe was attempting to walk across Highway 165 when she was hit by the driver’s side mirror of a southbound Chrysler 300. LSP Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says Crew fell in the radio after being hit by the mirror of the first vehicle, but then took a second impact from a white truck that he says authorities are on the lookout for.

330PM LRN Newscast

Yesterday a Federal Appellate Court blocked the release of online schematics that would allow people with 3D printers, which are rapidly falling in price, to create operational firearms. Opponents, such as the Attorney Generals who sued to stop the release, say it would lead to a flood of untraceable, undetectable weapons on American streets. But Senator John Kennedy says there’s nothing wrong with possessing the firearms, as long as you meet the general legal criteria for all gun owners.

Cut 4 (11) “United States”

Emerge Louisiana, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, has announced it has seen nine of its alumnae qualify for the 2018 elections.  Spokesperson for the organization, Melanie Oubre, says there is a great demand to see women take action in politics.

Cut 8 (10) “…any other year before.”

A hit and run involving two vehicles in Monroe has a 59 year old woman dead.  The preliminary investigation revealed that Emma Crew of West Monroe was attempting to walk across Highway 165 when she was hit by the driver’s side mirror of a southbound Chrysler 300. LSP Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt…

Cut 9 (10)  “…she did stop.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry isn’t backing down from his statements yesterday that indicated he was strongly considering jumping into the 2019 governor’s race, and primed to do it soon. Landry, calling into the Moon Griffon show, lamented the current sit back and wait approach that he says many prominent Republicans have adopted in regards to the 2019 challenge to Governor Edwards.

Cut 14 (08) “we need.”

PM Newscall 08/02/2018

Senator John Kennedy disagrees with a suit that blocked the release of online 3D gun schematics. Matt Doyle has more.

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Emerge Louisiana, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, has announced it has seen nine of its alumnae qualify for the 2018 elections.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry isn’t backing down from his statements yesterday that indicated he was strongly considering jumping into the 2019 governor’s race, and primed to do it soon. Landry, calling into the Moon Griffon show, said he made his intentions known, because he was concerned that republicans were lacking a standard-bearer to take the fight to Edwards immediately.

Cut 12 (10)   “doing that.”

Landry has tussled with the Governor publicly since taking office in 2015. He’s previously served in Congress.

Landry discussed his concern with another Republican primary bloodbath, like the one in 2015 that saw David Vitter emerge battered before losing to Edwards in the runoff. He says if Senator John Kennedy were to jump into the race, he’d support him.

Cut 13 (08) “we dont.” 

Landry lamented the current sit back and wait approach that he says many prominent Republicans have adopted in regards to the 2019 challenge to Governor Edwards.

Cut 14 (08) “we need.”

230PM LRN Newscast July 2

Yesterday a Federal Appellate Court blocked the release of online schematics that would allow people with 3D printers to create operational firearms with ease. With the price of quality 3D printers rapidly falling, it may not be long before printing a gun in your garage is easily accessible. Senator John Kennedy says if you want to do that, you have the right to do it.

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Emerge Louisiana, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, has announced it has seen nine of its alumnae qualify for the 2018 elections.  Spokesperson for the organization, Melanie Oubre, says  although the candidates may not have name recognition from being career politicians, they do have great cards to play for the campaign.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry isn’t backing down from his statements yesterday that indicated he was strongly considering jumping into the 2019 governor’s race, and primed to do it soon. Landry, calling into the Moon Griffon show, discussed his concern with another Republican primary bloodbath, like the one in 2015 that saw David Vitter emerge battered before losing to Edwards in the runoff. He says if Senator John Kennedy were to jump into the race, he’d support him.

Cut 13 (08) “we dont.” 

Entergy has made it official as the utility company tells the Louisiana Public Service Commission that it’s removing the surcharges on customers’ bills that have paid for the repair costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. says the surcharges were implemented in 2008 so that the utility company could borrow one billion dollars and create a storm reserve…

Cut 9 (10)  “…restoration costs”

130PM LRN Newscast July 2

Attorney General Jeff Landry isn’t backing down from his statements yesterday that indicated he was strongly considering jumping into the 2019 governor’s race, and primed to do it soon. Landry, calling into the Moon Griffon show, said he made his intentions known, because he was concerned that republicans were lacking a standard-bearer to take the fight to Edwards immediately.

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Landry has tussled with the Governor publicly since taking office in 2015.

For the first time in years Louisianans on the Affordable Care Act’s individual markets will see a rate decrease. The 6.4 percent drop will be put in place for 2019. Blue Cross Louisiana Spokesperson Robin Mayhall says things have started to level out.

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The attorney for a 19-year-old shot by a state trooper in Baton Rouge says he’s got questions as to why his client was shot in back when the officer claimed she was being rushed by his client following a traffic stop. The lawyer, Don Cazayoux, didn’t identify his client, who was a passenger, but says something just doesn’t add up about Trooper Kasha Domingue’s account of the incident.

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Entergy has made it official as the utility company tells the Louisiana Public Service Commission that it’s removing the surcharges on customers’ bills that have paid for the repair costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Entergy spokesperson Lee Sabatini says the fees sprung up after Entergy’s power supply system took a huge blow from the historic hurricanes…

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1230PM LRN Newscast July 2

12:30 PM Newscast

Emerge Louisiana, an organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, has announced it has seen nine of its alumnae qualify for the 2018 elections.  Spokesperson for the organization, Melanie Oubre, says they are seeing candidates that have completed the 70 hours of training run in a wide variety of races.

Cut 6 (11) …in the country.”

Entergy has made it official as the utility company tells the Louisiana Public Service Commission that it’s removing the surcharges on customers’ bills that have paid for the repair costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Entergy spokesperson Lee Sabatini says customers in Customers in North and Southeast Louisiana will see their bills drop by a few dollars…

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It’s reporting day for the Louisiana Tech football program as the Bulldogs have finished the last four years winning a bowl game. Tech is coming off a 7-6 season that featured close losses to North Texas, Southern Miss, UAB and South Carolina. Bulldogs Head Coach Skip Holtz says he knows they could have had a better last season, if they just made a few more plays.  J’Mar Smith returns as the Bulldogs starting quarterback after starting 13 games last year and throwing 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. Holtz says Smith had his share of experiences last year and that should make him better in 2018….

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Here’s a look at your commodities…

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11:30 AM Newscast

Did Attorney General Jeff Landry just jump into the 2019 Governor’s race? Matt Doyle has more.

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Entergy has made it official as the utility company tells the Louisiana Public Service Commission that it’s removing the surcharges on customers’ bills that have paid for the repair costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Entergy spokesperson Lee Sabatini…

Cut 9 (10)  “…restoration costs”

For the first time in years, Louisianans on the Affordable Care Act’s individual markets will see a rate decrease. The 6.4 percent drop will be put in place for 2019. Blue Cross Louisiana Spokesperson Robin Mayhall says the premium decrease is the result of a more profitable turn for the individual markets, and she says as a non-profit, the company reinvested those funds into the program to generate lower rates.

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It’s reporting day for the Louisiana Tech football program as the Bulldogs have finished the last four years winning a bowl game. Tech is coming off a 7-6 season that featured close losses to North Texas, Southern Miss, UAB and South Carolina. Bulldogs Head Coach Skip Holtz says know they could have had a better last season, if they just made a few more plays…

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