11:40 LRN Sportscast 7/1

Starting today, college athletes can sign endorsement deals to promote products and give social media shoutouts and still retain their collegiate eligibility. LSU Deputy Director of Athletics and C-O-O Stephanie Rempe says universities can’t be directly involved in setting up endorsement deals but can help student-athletes secure these opportunities…
cut 5 (11) “….the deal”
LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan announced a deal with Smoothie King today, while cornerback Derek Stingley Junior says he’s partnering with Walk-On’s restaurants.

The Southland Conference announced Wednesday that its entire 2021 home football schedule will be televised on ESPN+, as all 30 games will be broadcast live.

The 2021 home broadcast schedule kicks off Saturday, Sept. 4, with non-conference games West Florida at McNeese and North Alabama at Southeastern

The Saints have made All-Pro Ryan Ramczyk the NFL’s highest-paid right tackle. Ramczyk who was entering the final year of his rookie contract has agreed to a five-year, 96-million dollar deal that includes 60-million dollars in guaranteed money.  The 27-year-old also recently had a baby boy so it’s been a great few months for Ramczyk

Cut 17 (15) “so far”

LSU sophomore infielder Zach Arnold has reportedly entered the NCAA Transfer portal. Arnold hit .277, with seven home runs and 26 RBIs this past season.
Former New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul scored 41 points last night and C-P-3 is heading to the NBA Finals for the first time as the Suns eliminated the Clippers 130 to 103.

11:30 LRN Newscast

It’s a new day in college athletics. Beginning today student-athletes can earn money from their name, image, and likeness and not endanger their eligibility. Taylor Sharp reports the NCAA has approved the big change…
cut 1 (28) “…Taylor sharp”

Industry analysts say LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne is in a position to bring in more cash than any other student-athlete because she has five million followers between Instagram and Tik Tok.

After a lengthy debate, the St. Tammany Parish Council voted to give St. Tammany voters an opportunity on November 13th to decide if they want a casino in Slidell.

Congressmen Mike Johnson and Clay Higgins along with other Republican lawmakers joined former President Donald Trump at the border yesterday calling for a return to Trump-era border policies. Johnson says there’s still a crisis at the border and He says President Trump’s appearance was necessary to draw attention to the situation.
Cut 7 (11) “…acknowledge it.”
The Democratic National Committee says Trump’s border policies were cruel.

The man who redefined the office of lieutenant governor in the 1970s, Jimmy Fitzmorris Jr passed away Wednesday night. The New Orleans native was the state’s first full-time lieutenant governor. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain was friends with Fitzmorris and remembers him fondly.
Cut 3 (08) “…great guy.”
Fitzmorris was 99-years-old.

10:30 LRN Newscast July 1

Congressmen Mike Johnson and Clay Higgins along with other Republican lawmakers joined former President Donald Trump at the border Wednesday calling for a return to Trump-era border policies.

Cut 8 (12) “…in words.”

Starting today college athletes can now profit off of their name, image, and likeness and retain eligibility as the Division One Board of Directors approved an interim policy in place. LSU Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Rimp says with NIL in place, college athletics will never be the same as amateurism is no longer a cornerstone…

Cut 6 (10) “…shaken.”

Governor Edwards stands firm on why he vetoed some high-profile bills. One is legislation banning transgender females from competing in women’s sports, it passed with veto-proof margins among lawmakers, but Edwards says it’s a solution looking for a problem.

Cut 10 (07) “…prohibit.”

The anti-transgender legislation passed in the Senate on a 29-6 vote and in the House with a 78-17 vote.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries humanly euthanized a well-known bear Tuesday after he was found with two broken legs and paralyzed due to a spinal injury. Large Carnivore Program manager for LDWF Maria Davidson says Bruno the Bear was put down in Morehouse Parish.

Cut 13 (10) “…types of injuries.”

9:30 LRN Newscast July 1

There’s growing sentiment that the Legislature will hold a veto override session. Legislators are upset the governor has vetoed a conceal carry bill and legislation that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. Governor Edwards says the anti-transgender bill could result in Louisiana losing major sporting events like the NCAA Final Four scheduled for New Orleans next year…
cut 11 (11) “…tourism”

Starting today, college athletes can sign endorsement deals to promote products and give social media shoutouts and still retain their collegiate eligibility. LSU Deputy Director of Athletics and C-O-O Stephanie Rempe says universities can’t be directly involved in setting up endorsement deals but can help student-athletes secure these opportunities…
cut 5 (11) “….the deal”
LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan announced a deal with Smoothie King today, while cornerback Derek Stingley Junior says he’s partnering with Walk-On’s restaurants.

Two Louisiana Congressmen were among the delegation of Republicans who visited the US-Mexican border with former President Donald Trump Wednesday. Matt Doyle has more…
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

The St. Tammany Parish Council has voted to give voters a chance to decide if they want a casino complex in the Slidell area. It will appear on the November 13th ballot.

Former Lt. Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris has passed away at age of 99. He served two terms as Lt Governor in the 1970s and also lost close races for governor and mayor of New Orleans.

8:30 LRN Newscast July 1

It’s a new day in college athletics. Beginning today student athletes can earn money from their name, image and likness and not endanger their eligiblity. Taylor Sharp reports the NCAA has approved the big change…
cut 1 (28) “…Taylor sharp”

Tropical Storm Elsa has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the earliest E-named storm on record in the Atlantic. The tropical storm will move through the Caribbean over the weekend and end up in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. That’s according to the National Hurricane Center.

Senate President Page Cortez says a veto override session is likely as a result of the governor’s veto of a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Edwards has also vetoed a bill that would do away with the requirement to get a permit and training to conceal carry a weapon. The governor says removing the requirement to undergo training and hold a permit puts the public and law enforcement at risk and such requirements are a fair trade-off.
cut 12 (09) “…70-percent of Louisiana”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it had to euthanize a well-known black bear after it was found on a person’s property in Morehouse Parish suffering from two broken legs and paralyzed. Large Carnivore Program Manager Maria Davidson says they believe the bear was hit by a vehicle…
cut 14 (08) “….the scene”
The bear was known on social media as Bruno the Bear because it was spotted in several Midwestern States.

7:30 LRN Newscast July 1

As legislators await a vote to hold a historic override veto session, Governor Edwards defends his reasons for rejecting two high-profile bills
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

After a lengthy debate, the St. Tammany Parish Council voted to give St. Tammany voters the opportunity to decide if they want a riverboat casino in Slidell. The item will appear on the November 13th ballot.

Former Louisiana Lt. Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris has died at the age of 99. He was the state’s first full-time Lt. Governor and served two terms in the 1970s.

Congressmen Mike Johnson and Clay Higgins along with other Republican lawmakers joined former President Donald Trump at the border yesterday calling for a return to Trump-era border policies. Johnson says there’s still a crisis at the border and He says President Trump’s appearance was necessary to draw attention to the situation.
Cut 7 (11) “…acknowledge it.”
The Democratic National Committee says Trump’s border policies were cruel.

A bear who was a viral sensation on social media because he was spotted in several Midwestern states was euthanized humanely by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Bruno the bear as he was known had two broken legs and was paralyzed after most likely getting hit by a vehicle. The bear was on a person’s property in Morehouse Parish and his health was declining.

6:45 LRN Sportscast July 1

Ryan Ramczyk is the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL after signing a five-year, 96-million dollar contract extension to stay with the Saints. Ramczyk has allowed just three sacks in the last two years. The three-time All-pro selection on becoming the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history…
cut 18 (20) “….yeah”
The 27-year-old has also been very durable, missing only one game during his four-year NFL career.

LSU sophomore infielder Zach Arnold has reportedly entered the NCAA Transfer portal. Arnold hit .277, with seven home runs and 26 RBIs this past season.

College athletes can now officially collect compensation off of their name, image, and likeness after the NCAA Division One Board of Directors approved an interim NIL policy. Taylor Sharp has the story.
Cut 1 (27) “…I’m Taylor Sharp”

For the first time ever you can say the Mississippi State Bulldogs are national champions. The Bulldogs blanked Vanderbilt nine to nothing in the final game of the College World Series. ‘

And former New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul scored 41 points last night and C-P-3 is heading to the NBA Finals for the first time as the Suns eliminated the Clippers 130 to 103.

6:30 LRN Newscast July 1

Governor Edwards stands firm on why he vetoed two high-profile bills with state lawmakers likely heading towards their first-ever override veto session. Legislation banning transgender females from competing in women’s sports passed with veto-proof margins in the House and Senate but Edwards says it’s a solution looking for a problem.
Cut 10 (07) “…prohibit.”
The governor has also vetoed a bill removing the need for a permit and training to conceal carry a weapon. Lawmakers will vote next month on whether to hold an override veto session.

Two Louisiana Congressmen, Clay Higgins and Mike Johnson, were at the U-S Mexico border yesterday with former President Donald Trump. Johnson says the trip was an effort to force the Biden Administration into going back to Trump-era immigration and border policies…
cut 9 (04) “…force”
Beginning today college athletes can now profit off of their name, image, and likeness and retain eligibility as the Division One Board of Directors approved an interim policy. LSU Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Rempe says athletes seeking compensation must do four things in order to properly market themselves.
Cut 4 (13) “…need permission.”

After a very lengthy meeting, the St. Tammany Parish council voted to give voters a chance to decide if they want a riverboat casino in Slidell. It will appear on the November 13th ballot.

LRN AM Newscall July 1 ###Updated info in bear story###

College athletes can now officially collect compensation for their name, image, and likeness after the NCAA Division One Board of Directors approved an interim NIL policy.  Taylor Sharp has the story.

Cut 1 (27) “…I’m Taylor Sharp”

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Two Louisiana Congressmen were among the delegation of Republicans who visited the US-Mexican border with former President Donald Trump Wednesday. Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle.” 

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As legislators await a vote to hold a historic override veto session, Governor Edwards defends his reasons for rejecting legislation of two high-profile bills. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Beginning today college athletes can now profit off of their name, image, and likeness and retain eligibility as the Division One Board of Directors approved an interim policy in place. LSU Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Rempe says that athletes seeking compensation must do four things in order to properly market themselves.

Cut 4 (13) “…need permission.”

While the universities can’t be directly involved in setting up endorsement deals for athletes, Rempe says LSU still plans on helping the student-athletes.

Cut 5  (11) “…the deal.”

Rempe says with NIL in place, college athletics will never be the same as amateurism is no longer a cornerstone…

Cut 6 (10) “…shaken.”

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Congressmen Mike Johnson and Clay Higgins along with other Republican lawmakers joined former President Donald Trump at the border Wednesday calling for a return to Trump-era border policies.

Johnson says there’s still a crisis at the border that hasn’t ceased since earlier this year. He says President Trump’s appearance was necessary to draw attention to the situation.

Cut 7 (11) “…acknowledge it.”

Johnson and the rest of the delegation visited the southeastern quadrant of the border just south of La Joya, Texas.

Cut 8 (12) “…in words.”

Johnson says the trip with President Trump was an effort to force the Biden Administration into going back to Trump-era immigration and border policies like wall construction and the Remain in Mexico.

Cut 9 (04) “…force.”

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Governor Edwards stands firm on why he vetoed two high-profile bills. Legislation banning transgender females from competing in women’s sports passed with veto-proof margins among lawmakers but Edwards says it’s a solution looking for a problem.

Cut 10 (07) “…prohibit.”

The anti-transgender legislation passed in the Senate on a 29-6 vote and in the House with a 78-17 vote.

Edwards says such legislation also puts the state at financial risk with the potential loss of sporting events like the NCAA Final Four Basketball Tournament scheduled for New Orleans next year.

Cut 11 (11) “…tourism.”

Edwards also vetoed legislation removing the requirement to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Louisiana. The governor, who is a second amendment rights supporter, says removing the requirement to undergo training and hold a permit puts the public and law enforcement at risk and such requirements are a fair trade-off.

Cut 12 (09) “…70-percent of Louisiana.” 

Conceal carry legislation passed in the Senate on a 27-10 vote and in the House 73-28.

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The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries humanly euthanized a well-known bear Tuesday after he was found with two broken legs and paralyzed due to a spinal injury. Large Carnivore Program manager for LDWF Maria Davidson says Bruno the Bear was put down in Morehouse Parish.

Cut 13 (10) “…types of injuries.”

Bruno was the adult male black bear that garnered notoriety last year when he wandered through several Midwestern states and was captured in Missouri. Bruno was then relocated to Arkansas.

Davidson says they don’t know exactly how he was injured, but usually, when someone hits a bear with their vehicle LDWF is contacted immediately.

Cut 14 (08) “…the scene.”

A homeowner in Morehouse Parish said Bruno appeared on their property and wouldn’t leave. Upon inspection, Davidson says biologists found the bear was in distress with catastrophic injuries and wouldn’t be unable to survive in the wild.

Davidson says because of the fragmentation of bear habitats we have in Louisiana it’s common for a large number of bears to live successfully near humans.

Cut 15 (10)“…problems.”

Davidson says to deter bears from your property never feed them, secure garbage, and do not leave pet food outdoors.

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The Saints have made All-Pro Ryan Ramczyk the NFL’s highest-paid right tackle. Ramczyk who was entering the final year of his rookie contract has agreed to a five-year, 96-million dollar deal that includes 60-million dollars in guaranteed money. Not bad for the former first-round pick who quit playing football for a year after high school

Cut 16 (25) “…back at it” 

The 27-year-old also recently had a baby boy so it’s been a great few months for Ramczyk

Cut 17 (15) …so far.” 

Ramczyk has allowed just three sacks in the last two years. The three-time All-pro selection on being named the highest-paid right tackle in NFL history…

Cut  18 (19)”..yeah.”