6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints fell to one and two yesterday with a mistake-filled 22-14 loss at Carolina. New Orleans has played 12 quarters in this regular season and the offense has showed up for just two of them and the fan base is questioning whether Jameis Winston’s ability to lead this offense. Coach Dennis Allen still supports his starting quarterback…
cut 12 (11) “…to do”
The Saints head to London to face the 2-and-1 Vikings next Sunday.

Meanwhile, LSU’s offense was clicking on Saturday as the Tigers overwhelmed New Mexico 38-0. Quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 279 yards and back-up Q-B Garrett Nussmeier threw for 135 yards. Brian Thomas had a 57-yard touchdown catch. Coach Brian Kelly says it was an efficient performance…
cut 17 (17) “….efficiency”

ULM is off to a 1-0 start in Sun Belt play and that one victory is a big one as the Warhawks rallied from a 17-7 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Ragin Cajuns 21-17. Quarterback Chandler Rogers had a touchdown run to spark the rally….
Cut 18 (17) “…the past”
It’s ULM’s first win over the Cajuns since 2017 and the first in Monroe since 2004.

Southeastern Louisiana took down fourth ranked U-I-W 41-35 in the Southland Conference opener for both teams on Saturday night at Strawberry Stadium. It’s the highest ranked opponent S-L-U has defeated since beating fourth ranked Sam Houston in 2013.

Northwestern State and McNeese won their first games of the season on Saturday, while Nicholls remains winless as they were blown out by Jacksonville State 52-21.

6:30 LRN Newscast

To help students who are not reading on grade level a proposal for required summer school is up for consideration.
Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A federal judge will allow Louisiana to move forward with its plan to move about two-dozen troubled juvenile offenders from a detention center in Jefferson Parish to the State Penitentiary at Angola. The Bridge City Center for Youth has seen numerous escapes and fights and the state says in order to make the facility safer, they need to send some of the young offenders to Angola.

Lucille Fremin Babineaux, the mother of former Governor Kathleen Blanco, will be laid to rest today in New Iberia. Babineaux died last week at the age of 102. She was the matriarch of 105 people as she and her late husband, Louis, had seven children. One of her granddaughters, Monique Boulet, says she was with the former governor all the time in her final days as she battled cancer in 2019…
cut 9 (10) “….life keeps going”
A funeral mass will be held today at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Iberia.

The Saints fell to 1 and 2 on the season as they played an error filled game in Carolina and lost to the Panthers 22-14 on Sunday. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen points to the three turnovers and the seven penalties
Cut 10 (06) “…going to stop.”
New Orleans will face Minnesota this Sunday in London.

LRN AM Newscall September 26

To help students who aren’t reading on grade level a proposal for required summer school is up for consideration. Brooke Thorington has more.

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She was the matriarch of a family of 105, including former Governor—and Lt. Governor—Kathleen Blanco. Lucille Fremin Babineaux is being laid to rest today in New Iberia. Marsanne Golsby has more on her remarkable life.

Cut 2 (30) “….I’m Marsanne Golsby.” 

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State lawmakers are discussing ways to eliminate Louisiana’s state income tax, and the latest to chime in with an idea is Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell…:

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

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In an effort to make sure young students are good readers, State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley proposes a required summer school session for kindergarten through fourth-grade students who are not reading on grade level. Brumley says test results show that less than half of Louisiana students at these grade levels are reading at their appropriate level…

Cut 4 (11)  “…next grade.”

Less than half of those in K-3rd grade read on grade level. In 2021, Brumley encouraged school systems to hold summer school with a camp-like atmosphere that offers academic classes in addition to electives like music and art. He wants to see that trend continue.

Cut 5 (06) “…of reading.”

Brumley hopes by allowing those students who lost valuable in-classroom instruction during the first two years of the pandemic can catch up. He says the summer school literacy program would sunset in two years.

Cut 6 (11)  “…loss recovery.” 

The proposal will be discussed at the October 11th BESE meeting and if approved would go into effect the next Summer 2023 and 2024.

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Funeral services will be held today in New Iberia for Lucille Fremin Babineaux, the mother of late Governor—and Lt. Governor–Kathleen Blanco. Babineaux died last week at the age of 102. Monique Boulet is Blanco’s daughter and Babineaux’s granddaughter.

Cut 7 (09) “…great ladies.”

Babineaux headed a family of 105 people. Boulet says she was sharp as a whip and active until just three weeks ago. She insisted on hosting family holidays, and she wanted her family to be together for her birthdays–because she wanted the generations to know each other.

Cut 8 (12)  “…meals together.”

Blanco died in 2019 at the age of 76 of cancer. Boulet says her grandmother took care of her daughter right up until the end.

Cut 9 (10)  “…life keeps going.”

A mass of Christian Burial will be held today (September 26th) at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Iberia.

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The Saints fell to 1 and 2 on the season as they played an error filled game in Carolina and lost to the Panthers 22-14 on Sunday. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen points to the three turnovers and the seven penalties

Cut 10 (06) “…going to stop.”

Alvin Kamara’s fumble in the first quarter that was returned 44 yards for a touchdown set the tone for the game.

The Saints offense has struggled. Other than the fourth quarter comeback against Atlanta and the 14 points scored in the fourth quarter against the Panthers, the offense hasn’t done much. Allen was asked if he was surprised by the offense’s futility…

Cut  11 (12)  “…perform better.”

To make matters worse, the Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Tre’Quan Smith all left the game with injuries.

New Orleans Quarterback Jameis Winston threw for 353 yards, but he threw two interceptions and the Saints were held without a point for three quarters. Allen says not all of the blame for the offense’s problems should be placed on Winston…

Cut 12 (11) “…to do.” 

The Saints head to London to face the 2-and-1 Vikings next Sunday.

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Chatter in political circles is growing about possibly ending Louisiana’s state income tax. State lawmakers have agreed to twice-monthly meetings on tax reform, and income tax is chief among the topics. Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell says it can be done simply and easily, by replacing the severance tax on oil brought out of the ground with a processing tax on oil processed or refined…:

Cut 13 (07) “…tax the 2-percent.”

Foster’s plan would replace the annual billions lost in income tax revenue by a moderate tax on oil processed within the state; domestic and imported. He says imported oil accounts for over 90-opercent of what’s processed in the state and it could be a serious revenue generator. Campbell says he’s skeptical state leaders will have the courage to make such a bold move…:

Cut 14 (11)  “…haven’t seen them do.”

Campbell says Texas, Florida & Tennessee are outpacing Louisiana in business, revenue and population growth, and what they have in common is no income tax. He says, if lawmakers push it through and send a Constitutional Amendment to voters, the income tax will end and the state can move forward. He urges Governor John Bel Edwards to be a leader in the effort…:

Cut 15 (10)  “…on a straight path.”

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The LSU Tigers put together a dominating performance on Saturday night as the Bayou Bengals beat New Mexico 38-0. The Tigers held the Lobos to two first downs and 88 total yards. Coach Brian Kelly on his defense has improved since week 1…

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The offense also performed well on Saturday. Jayden Daniels was 24 of 29 for 279 yards and Garrett Nussmeier was 9 of 10 for 135 yards. Malik Nabers and Jack Bech each caught six passes and Brian Thomas had a 57 yard touchdown catch. Kelly says it was an efficient performance…

Cut 17 (17) “…efficiency” 

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ULM is off to a 1-0 start in Sun Belt play and that one victory is a big one as the Warhawks rallied from a 17-7 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Ragin Cajuns 21-17. Quarterback Chandler Rogers had a touchdown run to spark the rally….

Cut 18 (17) “…the past”  

It’s ULM’s first win over the Cajuns since 2017 and the first in Monroe since 2004.

The Cajuns offense failed to score in the second half. Their last eight possessions ended with two bad snaps on a field goal attempt, an interception and six punts.  Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team is now 2-and-2…

Cut 19 (11) “…win football games.”

This goes down as a signature win for second-year coach Terry Bowden. His teams at Malone Stadium are now 6-and-2 when trailing at halftime, but this victory means a little more…

Cut 20 (18) “ …win that game” 

10:30 AM Newscast

 

State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley is proposing 30 hours of summer school for k-4th graders who are not reading at grade level. Brumley says many students lost valuable in-classroom instruction during the first two years of the pandemic and may need to catch up. He says the summer school literacy program would sunset in two years.

Cut 6 (11)  “…loss recovery.” 

The proposal will be discussed at the Oct. 11th BESE meeting and if approved will go into effect in summer 2023 and 2024

 

Louisiana Tech is preparing for an aviation partnership with United Airlines for qualified pilots.  Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) the partnership helps united fill job vacancies and it also opens the door for students who are underrepresented in the industry.

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Louisiana has officially surpassed 18,000 COVID-19 deaths since the state recorded its first Covid- 19 death on march 14th. LDH reported that 18,009 people have died in its Friday Covid-19 data update. In Louisiana Covid 19 is the third leading cause of death since 2020 behind heart disease and cancer.

 

Funeral services for Lucille Babineaux begin tomorrow in New Iberia. She was the matriarch of a family of 105, including former Governor—and Lt. Governor—Kathleen Blanco. Marsanne Golsby has more about her remarkable life..

Cut 2 (30) “….I’m Marsanne Golsby.” 

9:30 LRN Newscast

Tropical Storm Ian formed last night in the Caribbean Sea. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Ian is heading towards Cuba and it’s expected to reach the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday morning as a hurricane. A U-S landfall is expected mid-week near Tampa, Florida. Keim says Louisiana is NOT in the cone of uncertainty…

Cut 7 (06) “…nothing changes.”

 

Ian’s current maximum sustained winds are 45 miles per hour.

 

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says students will have access to flight simulators and more..

Cut 10 (08) “…in Denver, Colorado.” 

 

The Houma police department arrested 30 year old Asha Randolph for the attempted first-degree murder of her 18- month old child. Around 5pm Friday evening Randolph threw her son off the liberty street bridge into bayou Terrebonne. The toddler was taken to the hospital and expected to recover. Houma police are still investigating what led to the incident.

 

State lawmakers are discussing ways to eliminate Louisiana’s state income tax, and the latest to chime in with an idea is Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell…

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

8:30 LRN Newscast

A federal judge in New Orleans rules the state can move juvenile offenders from a detention center in Jefferson Parish to the state penitentiary at Angola. The judge determined it does not violate federal law, but activists and attorneys plan to appeal. The Edwards administration came up with the plan for numerous riots and escapes at the Bride City Center for Youth.

In a first of its kind of collaboration at LA Tech, aviation students will have access to training from United Airlines. Brooke Thorington has more.

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To help elementary school students stay on grade level, State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley proposes a required summer school session for kindergarten through fourth-grade students who aren’t reading on grade level. Brumley says these students were impacted the most during the pandemic

Cut 4 (11)  “…next grade.”

Less than half of those in K-3rd grade read on grade level.

 

State Police are holding child safety seat education and inspection events statewide today. To find one near you, check for Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook. Trooper James Anderson says experts will inspect your child seat for safety and compliance, but if you’re not set right you won’t be in trouble..:

CUT 13  (09)        “…while supplies last.”

Events are scheduled today – from 9 until noon – at a location in each State Troop. Again check out Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook for a location near you.

7:30 LRN Sportscast

LSU is a 31.5 point favorite heading into tonight’s home game against New Mexico. After tonight’s contest, the Tigers will start to roll through their SEC schedule with a trip to Auburn and a home game against 11th ranked Tennessee looming. LSU defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory says they can’t look past the Lobos…
cut 15 (15) “…for the next”
Kick-off is at 6:30.

At 7 PM tonight in Monroe, ULM hosts the Ragin Cajuns. U-L Lafayette has won the last four games in this series and seven of the last eight.

Louisiana Tech is at South Alabama. 3-and-0 Tulane hosts Southern Miss. In the Southland, Southeastern Louisiana hosts fourth ranked UIW. Northwestern State hopes a change at quarterback, Zachary Clement is expected to start, will get the Demons their first win when they host Lamar.

Union Parish running back and LSU commit Trey Holly is the all-time leading rusher in Louisiana High School football history after rushing for 250 yards and four touchdowns in a 62-12 victory over Bastrop. Holly broke former University High star Nick Brossette’s record. Holly has 8,708 career yards and now has his eyes set on reaching 10-thousand before he’s done.

In other high school action last night, Many defeated Newman 25-17 as Arch Manning threw two touchdown passes in the loss. Airline defeated Benton by a basketball score as the Vikings were victorious 75-59. Mangham’s Jalen Williams had 656 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns in a 60-26 win over General Trass. Ruston beat Lafayette Christian 35-20 and Westgate won their 12th straight, beating St. Martinville 55-20.

The Saints say cornerback Alontae Taylor will not play tomorrow against Carolina because of a knee injury. Alvin Kamara and Paulson Adebo are listed as questionable. Kick-off is at noon.

5:30 LRN Newscast Sept 23

Tropical Depression Number Nine in the Caribbean Sea is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system is expected to strengthen over the weekend and enter the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after it crosses western Cuba as a hurricane.

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At the moment it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana will be impacted.

Louisiana’s “National Hunting and Fishing Day” returns Saturday to four locations around the state. Trey Iles is with the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and says there are events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

Cut 4 (10) “…rifle demonstrations.” 

And each location will have free food

State Police are taking part in the National Seat Check Saturday safety event, for parents of kids still small enough to need a child seat or booster. Sgt. James Anderson says an event is scheduled for each of the State Police troops statewide, and people will be on hand to see if your vehicle’s current equipment is safe…:

Cut 12 (10) “…appropriate restraint.”  

For a list of times and locations search Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says in addition to training aviation students it also assists with career opportunities

Cut 9 (10)  “…their profession.”

It’s the first of its kind of partnership for Louisiana Tech and its 150 aviation students.

4:30 LRN Newscast Sept 23

A hurricane could be in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by Tuesday, but Louisiana is not in the cross hairs…:

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That storm, should it grow to named storm strength will be called “Ian.” Tropical Storm Hermine formed today in the Eastern Atlantic. Though we’re in the latter weeks of hurricane season, we need to remain vigilant for possible storms.

 

State Police are taking part in the National Seat Check Saturday safety event, for parents of kids still small enough to need a child seat or booster. Sgt. James Anderson says each LSP troop area will have one Saturday – from 9 ‘til noon – in Covington, Crowley, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Houma, Metairie and Baton Rouge. Finding one near you is as easy as opening Facebook…:

CUT 14(06)      “…all over the state.”

By the way, if your child seat isn’t in compliance, you will NOT be in any trouble. They’ll just help you get it all in line for your kids’ safety.

National Hunting & Fishing Day is back tomorrow, too. State Wildlife & Fisheries spokesman Trey Iles says they’ll offer training for kids in how to fish…:

CUT 05(04)      “…to anyone.”

Events are happening in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

LRN Sportscast 4:45 September 23

LSU football completes its three-game homestand by hosting New Mexico tomorrow. The Lobos are in the Mountain West Conference and they are 2-1 with wins over Maine and UTEP and a loss to Boise State. They have forced ten turnovers this season, so Coach Brian Kelly has put his team on alert…
Cut 16 (09) “…no doubt about that.”
Kelly says receiver Kayshon Boutte will not play tomorrow night as his girlfriend gave birth to their first child last night.

Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston, tight end Taysom Hill, tackle Ryan Ramczyk, running back Alvin Kamara and cornerback Paulson Adebo are all listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at Carolina. Back-up cornerback Alontae Taylor has been ruled out after hurting his knee in practice on Thursday.

ULM and U-L Lafayette open Sun Belt play by playing each other on Saturday at 7 PM in Malone Stadium. The Cajuns are two and one and coming off a loss to Rice, while the Warhawks are 1-and-2 , with losses to Texas an Alabama on their resume. The Crimson Tide trounced the Warhawks 63-7. Coach Terry Bowden making sure that loss does not linger…
cut 20 (16) “….removed”

In other on Saturday…3-and-0 Tulane hosts Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech takes on South Alabama in Mobile. Southeastern Louisiana hosts UIW in a matchup of two of the best teams in the Southland.

Northwestern State and Nicholls finally gets to play at home this Saturday. The Demons face Lamar and the Colonels host Rich Rodriguez and the Jackson State Gamecocks of the Ohio Valley Conference.