7:30 LRN Newscast

The ACLU is looking for Louisianans who feel they were the victim of racist policing to help them file lawsuits challenging discriminatory policies. ACLU Louisiana Legal Director Nora Ahmed says they’re seeking individuals who’ve suffered that kind of incident since May first…
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This includes racially motivated traffic stops, searches, seizures, detainments, and incidents where police dogs were used to assault people on racial grounds.

Schools are set to resume soon and the state department of health is concerned many children are not up to date on their vaccinations. State Immuniziation Director Doctor Frank Welch says not every kid needs a vaccine every year and the best thing to do is ask your child’s pediarician what may be needed…
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SEC presidents and athletic directors will hold a series of virtual meetings this week to discuss fall sports plans. College football insider Brett McMurphy says because so many states are struggling to contain the coronavirus, it’s unlikely the college football season will kick off Labor Day weekend
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LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward told the Advocate the talks between SEC leaders will likely to stretch into the first week of August.

A survey from the career website Zippia has found that 59-percent of Louisiana workers have quit a job because they say their boss was bad. Head of content at Zippia Kathy Morris says Louisiana has one of the higher monthly quit rates in the nation…
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

We’re 40 days away from the first full Saturday of college football games and there’s doubt the season will start on time. Two teams in the Big 10 are in quarantine, Rutgers, and Michigan State, but there are many programs that are reporting very few cases. College football insider Brett McMurphy says there’s a concern for community spread when students return to campus…
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The PAC-12 and Big 10 have already made the decision to play conference only football schedules this season. The SEC has said they plan to make a decision in late July. So with this being the last week in July, we are expecting a decision soon.

Former LSU star Jamal Adams got his wish as the New York Jets traded the All-Pro safety to the Seattle Seahawks. The Jets got a big haul in return that includes first-round picks in 2021 and 2022. Adams has one more year left on his contract.

NFL training camps are set to open this week as the league tries to begin its season in the middle of a pandemic. ESPN reports that according to new protocols, a player who contracts the coronavirus through “high-risk” activity away from team facilities can face team discipline and might not even get paid when in quarantine.

Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams is in a ten-day quarantine after the NBA learned Williams went to an Atlanta strip club during an excused absence from the Orlando, Florida, campus. That means he’ll miss two games when the season re-starts including Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

New Orleans has its final scrimmage game tonight before the re-start. The Pels face the Bucks tonight at 7 PM in a game that can be seen on Fox Sports New Orleans. Zion Williamson can begin practicing with the team tomorrow after returning to the bubble last week. The Pels re-start the season on Thursday against Utah.

The Major League Baseball got underway this weekend, but four players from the Miami Marlins have already tested positive for COVID-19.

6:30 LRN Newscast July 27

The ACLU of Louisiana is seeking plaintiffs to challenge what they call racist policing practices in Louisiana. Legal Director Nora Ahmed says people who have had negative race-based interactions with the police since May 1st can contact the ACLU of Louisiana’s Justice Lab. The information you provide will remain confidential…
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Ahmed says the Justice Lab is putting together an intensive litigation effort to challenge racially discriminatory policing practices.

With schools set to resume soon, state health officials are concerned many children are not up to date on their vaccinations. During the early portion of the pandemic, many elective medical procedures were put on hold and State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says that dropped the rate of vaccinations.
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Welch says not every kid needs a vaccine every year and the best thing to do is to ask your child’s pediatrician what may be needed.

NFL players report for training camp tomorrow and plan to kick-off the regular season on time. But what about college football? Kevin Barnhart has more…
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The state reported yesterday that COVID-19 hospitalizations declined by 43 since Friday and the number of patients on ventilators dropped by 13. The first significant decline since mid-June.

LRN AM Newscall July 27

If you feel a law enforcement officer treated you unfairly based on your race, the ACLU would like to hear from you. Matt Doyle has more…

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A study indicates more than one in six Louisiana workers hate their boss.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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 NFL players report for training camp this week and plan to kick-off the regular season on time. But what about college football?  Kevin Barnhart has more…

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The ACLU is looking for Louisianans who feel they were the victim of racist policing to help them file lawsuits challenging discriminatory policies. ACLU Louisiana Legal Director Nora Ahmed says due to the statute of limitations they’re seeking individuals who’ve suffered that kind of incident on or after May first…

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This includes racially motivated traffic stops, searches, seizures, detainments, and incidents where police dogs were used to assault people on racial grounds.

Ahmed says they’re looking to compile data and to use those racially-based law enforcement interactions to challenge discriminatory departments in court.

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The recruitment initiative is part of ACLU Louisiana’s Justice Lab project that includes the participation of 35 law firms and 14 law schools working together to challenge racist criminal justice policies.

Ahmed says if you are concerned about coming forward because it could lead to retaliation from law enforcement, your initial statement will remain confidential…

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Interested participants can reach out via email at Justicelab@LAACLU.org.

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With schools set to resume soon, state health officials are concerned many children are not up to date on their vaccinations. During the early portion of the pandemic, many elective medical procedures were put on hold and State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says that dropped the rate of vaccinations.

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Back to school time means the need for vaccines is going up.  Welch says not every kid needs a vaccine every year and the best thing to do is to ask your child’s pediatrician what may be needed.

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Welch says at the start of the school year gets closer, expect to see more reminders about the importance of staying up to date.

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A study from the career website Zippia polled 2,000 people nationwide to find out how likable their bosses are and the top things they hate about their bosses.  Head of content at Zippia Kathy Morris says in Louisiana, 18-percent of workers disliked their boss.

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Nationally, the most disliked traits about bosses were micromanaging, never being available, and incompetence.

Morris says 59% of workers have quit a job because of a bad boss, which is one of the biggest expenses in hiring and adds Louisiana has one of the higher monthly quit rates in the nation.

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Morris says the study also indicates physical proximity is a factor as the further away a boss is, there is an increased chance that a worker will dislike them.

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SEC presidents and athletic directors will hold a series of virtual meetings this week to discuss fall sports plans. College football insider Brett McMurphy says because so many states are struggling to contain the coronavirus, it’s unlikely the college football season will kick off Labor Day weekend

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Voluntary workouts for college football teams began in June and some teams were hit with an initial cluster of cases, while other schools have reported very few cases among their student-athletes. But McMurphy says there’s a concern for community spread when students return to campus

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The PAC-12 and Big 10 have already made the decision to play conference only football schedules this season. The SEC has said they plan to make a decision in late July. McMurphy expects the ACC, Big 12 and SEC to decide on a shorter schedule, filled mostly with conference games

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said earlier this month that the league will make an announcement in late July on whether it can start the season on time.

10:30 LRN Newscast

The state health department reported 2,142 new coronavirus cases Friday to bring the total to 103-thousand. The death toll also rose by 30 to 3,604. Hospitalizations also rose to 16-hundred. Several hospitals say their I-C-U’s are filling up with COVID patients and staffing is also an issue. Doctor Henry Kaufman with Our Lady of the Lourdes in Lafayette…
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The state made a request to the federal government for 700 health care workers, but other states are facing similar situations.

We have our first hurricane of the 2020 season as Hanna has strengthened into a Category One storm and is set to make landfall later today along Texas’ southern coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we could see about two inches of rain along Louisiana’s coast through Monday…
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A study indicates more than one in six Louisiana workers hate their boss. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Good news Pelicans fans, rookie Zion Williamson has returned to the NBA bubble in Orlando afer being away from the team because of a private family matter. NBA protocol calls for Williamson to quarantine immediately, but while away he regularly tested negative for COVID-19. The Pels have a scrimmage game tonight against Denver.

9:30 LRN Newscast July 25

The state health department reports there are 16-hundred COVID-19 patients hospitalized statewide. That’s the highest it’s been in three months and many hospitals are facing staffing shortages because health care professionals are testing positive at a higher rate. Our Lady of the Lourdes C-M-O Doctor Henry Kaufman in Lafayette says when a healthcare worker contracts COVID it creates a large absence in the workplace.
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SEC presidents and athletic directors will hold a series of virtual meetings next week to discuss fall sports plans. College football insider Brett McMurphy says because so many states are struggling to contain the coronavirus, it’s unlikely the college football season will kick off Labor Day weekend
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Bars in New Orleans can no longer sell alcoholic drinks to go as the city looks to slow the spread of the coronavirus. City officials have been concerned about the large crowds forming outside some establishments selling drinks to go. New restrictions have also been placed on social gatherings. New Orleans Health Director Doctor Jennifer Avegno says shutting down bars completely and limiting social gatherings is a necessary step to slowing the spread of the virus…
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And school is set to begin soon. The Louisiana Department of Health is trying to get the word out that some students need to get up to date on vaccinations. State Immunization Director Doctor Frank Welch…
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Welch says because of the pandemic, some parents have put off getting the necessary vaccinations.

8:30 LRN Newscast

Hospitals in Louisiana are facing staffing shortages due to COVID-19 and having trouble filling the void. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The C-D-C has changed the guidelines for returning to work after a person tests positive for COVID. Instead of having to quarantine for 14 days, the C-D-C says a person can return to work after 10 days since the first symptoms and the CDC no longer recommends a person to get repeatedly tested before returning to work.

New Orleans is famous for its to-go cups, but you can not get one now in the Big Easy. The city has ordered bars completely closed and put further restrictions on gatherings. New Orleans Health Director Doctor Jennifer Avegno says the city has seen an unfavorable trend when it comes to its COVID-19 data
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Hanna has been upgraded to a Hurricane this morning as the Category One storm is set to make landfall later today along Texas’ southern coast. Southwest Louisiana is under a coastal flood advisory until noon and State Climatologist Barry Keim says Hanna will bring Louisiana waves of rain, so be prepared…
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No flood watched are posted.

7:30 LRN Newscast July 25

Starting today bars and restaurants are prohibited from selling takeout alcoholic beverages in New Orleans. Mayor LaToya Cantrell says this means bars are closed throughout Orleans Parish…
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Cantrell says even though bars were banned from allowing on-site consumption of drinks, large lines were forming at establishments for take out orders and the crowds kept getting larger and larger.

With schools set to resume soon, state health officials are concerned many children are not up to date on their vaccinations. During the early portion of the pandemic, many elective medical procedures were put on hold and State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says that dropped the rate of vaccinations.
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Welch says not every kid needs a vaccine every year and the best thing to do is to ask your child’s pediatrician what may be needed.

Louisiana’s Senior Senator Bill Cassidy will face 14 challengers in the November third primary. Matt Doyle was at the Secretary of State’s office when Cassidy filed his paperwork to officially qualify…
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There are nine men and women seeking to replace Republican Ralph Abraham as Louisiana’s fifth district congressman. Louisiana’s four other Congressmen are all seeking re-election and face challengers, but none of them are well funded.

5:30 PM Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy filed his papers today in Baton Rouge to run for a second term in office. The Senator says he plans to connect with voters during his campaign, even though there will not be a lot of personal interaction…

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Qualifying closed with 14 opponents for Cassidy.  Plus nine candidates signed up for the 5th district congressional race.  The primary election is November 3rd.

Tropical Storm Hanna is eyeing a landfall as a hurricane near Corpus Christi, Texas tomorrow, but it will produce rainfall in south Louisiana this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says is not expecting significant flooding

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Hanna will produce numerous thunderstorms and some rain bands in Louisiana.

 

 

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announces that starting on Saturday bars and restaurants will be prohibited from selling takeout alcoholic beverages. New Orleans Health Director Doctor Jennifer Avengo says shutting down bars completely and limiting social gatherings is a necessary step to slow the spread of COVID-19 community transmission

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The city is also reducing the size of indoor social gatherings to no more than 25 people. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 people.

As hospitals across the state reach capacity with COVID-19 patients, some healthcare facilities have enough beds, but they are having staffing issues to provide adequate care for patients.  As daily case counts continue to set records across the state with community spread, Our Lady of the Lourdes C-M-O Doctor Henry Kaufman in Lafayette says they are seeing their staff contract COVID as a result.

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4:30 PM Newscast

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announces that starting on Saturday bars and restaurants will be prohibited from selling takeout alcoholic beverages. New Orleans Health Director Doctor Jennifer Avegno says the city has seen an unfavorable trend when it comes to its COVID-19 data

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The city is also reducing the size of indoor social gatherings to no more than 25 people. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 people.

As hospitals across the state reach capacity with COVID-19 patients, some healthcare facilities have enough beds, but they are having staffing issues to provide adequate care for patients.  Governor John Bel Edward asked FEMA for approximately 700 healthcare workers.

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Louisiana received zero hits from FEMA in its staffing request.

Senator Bill Cassidy filed his papers today in Baton Rouge to run for a second term in office against 11 other candidates. The state Democratic Party and one of his challengers Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins have slammed the Senator, accusing him of being M-I-A during the pandemic. Cassidy says he’s been in daily contact with constituents.

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The primary election is November 3rd.

Tropical Storm Hanna is eyeing a landfall as a hurricane near Corpus Christi, Texas tomorrow, but it will produce numerous thunderstorms and some rain bands in Louisiana this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says coastal parishes will see the highest rain totals.

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