8:30 LRN Newscast

State Farm customers who have auto insurance will see a rate increase. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the on average 17-percent rate increase is being driven by inflation, the cost of labor for auto repairs, and spiraling increases in the cost of parts and equipment for damaged vehicles. 29-percent of Louisiana drivers are insured by State Farm.

Students who received reduced price meals at school are now able to have them for free. Brooke Thorington explains…
Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A brutally hot week is coming up for Louisiana as triple-digit highs are predicted across the state for the entire week. State Climatologist Barry Keim urges everyone not to spend a lot of time outdoors when the heat index is 110 and above…
cut 8 (110 “…..of yourself”

Some great coaches and athletes will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches tonight. The 2023 class includes Eli Manning, Paul Mainieri, Wendell Davis and Matt Forte. Women’s basketball great Alana Beard is also part of the class. She had a great career in the WNBA and at Duke. But Beard says it all started at Southwood High School in Shreveport and playing for legendary coach Steve McDowell…
cut 14 (12) “….my life”
Louisiana Public Broadcasting will livestream Saturday night’s induction ceremonies.

7:30 LRN Sportscast

Tough news to hear about Saints Guard Trai Turner. The former LSU and St. Aug star is reportedly done for the season after tearing his quadriceps at practice yesterday. The 30-year-old was expected to provide depth at the guard position. He just signed with the team on Tuesday.

Also signing on Tuesday was 36-year-old tight end Jimmy Graham. It’s unkown if Graham will make the team, but according to fellow tight end Juwan Johnson, Graham has already made an impact….
cut 19 (29) “…to us”
And the Saints have signed long snapper Zach Wood to a four-year contract extension.

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Tayler says quarterback Joe Burrow will likely miss several weeks after suffering a right calf strain during practice on Thursday. It’s unclear if Burrow will return in time for the regular season opener on September 10th against Cleveland.

Tonight, the 2023 class gets inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Eli Manning arrived in Natchitoches yesterday for the festivities. Joining the two-time Super Bowl champion Q-B is Paul Mainieri, Alana Beard, Paul Byrd, Wendell Davis, Walter Davis and few others. Former Tulane running back Matt Forte is also part of the class. The Slidell High graduate rushed for nearly 10-thousand yards and caught over 500 passes in the NFL…
cut 13 (12) “…..I had”
Louisiana Public Broadcasting will stream tonight’s induction ceremonies at 7 PM.

5:30 LRN Newscast July 28

Louisiana students who received reduced-price lunches and breakfast will be able to get those meals at no cost now thanks to Marrero Representative Kyle Green’s legislation. Green says because you can’t learn on an empty stomach there’s a great need to also provide meals to these 7,000 additional students.

Cut 9 (12)  “…the classroom.”

The additional free meals will cost the state about $859,000.

Former LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Saturday night during an induction ceremony in Natchitoches. Mainieri coached at LSU for 15 seasons and won four SEC regular season titles and six SEC Tournament championships. He led the Tigers to a national title in 2009…

Cut 12 (09) “…talent” 

If you thought this past week was hot, weather officials say next week’s temperatures will be stunningly awful. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

 

State police have arrested 16 suspects and are looking for severl more in connection to a statewide car theft ring. One of the 16 in custody is from Louisiana, the rest are from Texas. An investigation into discrepancies of transactions began in January of 2022. Suspects are accused of using fake documents to undervalue cars to avoid taxes and some of the cars were reported stolen.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

Three days into Saints training camp and a recently signed player is reportedly done for the season. ESPN is reporting five-time Pro Bowl guard Trai Tuner tore his quadriceps at practice today. The former LSU star and St. Aug standout just signed with the team this week.

The Saints announced today they’ve resigned long snapper Zach Wood to a four year contract extension. Wood has been very consistent over the last six years as the Black and Gold’s long snapper.

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a great rookie season and the hope is that he can improve on the 72 receptions and 1,042 yards receiving he had last year. Olave says he got stronger in the offseason and he’s ready to contribute to what he thinks will be an explosive offense…
cut 16 (17) “…ready to explode”

Louisiana Tech has started preseason camp, because they play their first game a week earlier than most schools. The Bulldogs kick off the 2023 season by hosting FIU on August 26th. During the middle of the season, Tech will play a string of games not on Saturday. It starts Friday, September 29th at UTEP, the following week it’s Thursday at home against Western Kentucky and then back-to-back Tuesday games against Middle Tennessee and New Mexico State. Coach Sonny Cumbie is looking forward to the unique schedule…
Cut 19 (19) “…national TV.”

Some great coaches and athletes will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night during a ceremony in Natchitoches. The 2023 class includes Eli Manning, Paul Mainieri, Wendell Davis and women’s basketball great Alana Beard.

4:30 LRN Newscast

The MegaMillions Lottery Jackpot soars to an estimated $940 million dollars. That’s the eighth-largest ever in the U.S. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says tonight’s jackpot has a lump sum value of $473 million.

Cut 3 (06) “…US history.” 

Annison says sales in Louisiana through this MegaMillions Jackpot run that began on April 19th are more than $12.9 million.

Another week of oppressive heat is on the way with temperatures reaching triple digits starting this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s no real reason why the dome of high pressure has parked itself over the south.

Cut 6 (10)  “… unusual setup.” 

Keim urges everyone not to spend a lot of time outdoors when the heat index hits dangerous triple digits.

Louisiana students who received reduced-price breakfast and lunches will now be able to get free meals thanks to Marrero Representative Kyle Green’s legislation. Green says another benefit of the bill is to end the practice of lunch shaming in schools.

Cut 10 (12)  “…of substance.”

Former LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame tomorrow night during a ceremony in Natchitoches.  Mainieri and two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Eli Manning highlight the 2023 induction class, which also includes former LSU wide receiver Wendell Davis and former Tulane star Matt Forte. Forte was a consistent running back in the NFL, rushing for nearly 10-thousand yards and caught over 500 passes…

Cut 13 (12) “…I had.”  

3:30 LRN Newscast

No one got all the numbers right in the MegaMillions Lottery Jackpot Tuesday night, so the jackpot is an estimated $910 million prize for tonight’s drawing. It’s one of the largest prizes offered in U.S. lottery history. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says if your ticket doesn’t match all the winning numbers, don’t toss it aside too quickly…

Cut 5 (12)  “…to be won.”

After a week of double digits, Louisiana temperatures are expected to reach sweltering hot temperatures heat in three digits starting Sunday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the state will see oppressive heat indices…

Cut 7 (10)  “…at times.” 

Dangerous heat with peak index values of 102-104 degrees is forecasted for Shreveport and Monroe.

Students who received reduced prices meals at school in Louisiana are now able to have them for free. Brooke Thorington explains…

Cut 2 (31)  “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Louisiana State Police has arrested 16 people in a statewide car theft ring for selling more than 100 vehicles using fake documents. The suspects sold 180 vehicles with a total value of over $9.8 million. Of the 16 people arrested, only one is from Louisiana, while the rest are from Texas and Florida.

LRN PM Newscall July 28

If you thought this past week was hot, weather officials say next week’s temperatures will be stunningly awful. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

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Students who received reduced prices meals at school in Louisiana are now able to have them for free. Brooke Thorington explains…

Cut 2 (31)  “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

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The MegaMillions Multistate Lottery Jackpot is approaching $1 billion dollars, that’s a billion with a “B.” The $910 million prize is one of the largest in U.S. lottery history. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says tonight’s jackpot has a cash value of $464.2 million.

Cut 3 (06) “…US history.” 

Annison says sales in Louisiana through this MegaMillions Jackpot run that began on April 19th are more than $12.9 million.

Cut 4 (07)  “…like this.” 

To be eligible for tonight’s drawing you must purchase your ticket by 9 PM. And if you don’t have all the winning numbers on your ticket Annison says don’t toss it aside too quickly…

Cut 5 (12)  “…to be won.”

You can check your ticket on the Louisiana Lottery App on your smartphone or take it to one of the vendors and have it reviewed there also.

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Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits once again baking the Bayou State starting this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s no true insight into the dome of high pressure that has parked itself over the south.

Cut 6 (10)  “… unusual setup.” 

Dangerous heat with peak index values of 102-104 degrees is forecasted for Shreveport and Monroe. Keim says the state will see oppressive heat indices…

Cut 7 (10)  “…at times.” 

This stretch of hot weather will continue well into next week across the state. Keim urges everyone not to spend a lot of time outdoors when the heat index hits dangerous triple digits.

Cut 8 (11)  “…of yourself.” 

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Louisiana students who received reduced-price lunches and breakfast will be able to get those meals at no cost now thanks to Marrero Representative Kyle Green’s legislation. Green says because Louisiana is such an impoverished state there’s a great need to also provide meals to these 7,000 students.

Cut 9 (11)  “…the classroom.”

Providing additional free meals will cost the state about $859,000. Green says it’s an investment in the education of students because you can’t learn on an empty stomach. He says another benefit of the bill is to end the practice of lunch shaming in schools.

Cut 10 (12)  “…of substance.”

Green, who’s running for re-election, says this is just the beginning. He plans to introduce legislation in the future to expand the program to include all students.

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Green credits the Louisiana Budget Project for helping him get the legislation across the finish line this legislative session.

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Former LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame tomorrow night during a ceremony in Natchitoches. Mainieri coached at LSU for 15 seasons and won four SEC regular season titles and six SEC Tournament championships. He led the Tigers to a national title in 2009…

Cut 12 (09) “…talent” 

Mainieri and two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Eli Manning highlight the 2023 induction class, which also includes former LSU wide receiver Wendell Davis and former Tulane star Matt Forte (For-tay). Forte was a consistent running back in the NFL, rushing for nearly 10-thousand yards and caught over 500 passes…

Cut 13 (12) “…I had.”

Also going into the Hall is women’s basketball great Alana Beard. She scored over 26-hundred points at Duke and won a W-N-B-A Championship with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016. But she says it all started at Southwood High School in Shreveport and playing for legendary coach Steve McDowell….

Cut  14 (12)  “…my life.”

Louisiana Public Broadcasting will livestream Saturday night’s induction ceremonies.

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2:30 LRN Newscast

More criticism from Lake Charles officials over the state department of transportation’s proposal to use toll money to pay for a proposed two-point-one billion dollar I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River. Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver believes the project is too elaborate and so is the price tag…
cut 30 (10) “…years now”
Tarver says it’s a tough predicament, because he says a bridge is badly needed.

Students who received reduced price lunches and breakfast will get those meals for free this school year as a result of legislation sponsored by Marrero Representative Kyle Green…
cut 11 (06) “….well spent”
Green is running for re-election and would like to expand the program to include all students.

Its another day with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and starting Sunday we could see triple digit readings. State Climatologist Barry Keim urges everyone not to spend a lot of time outdoors…
cut 8 (11) “…of yourself”

Some great coaches and athletes will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night during a ceremony in Natchitoches. The 2023 class includes Eli Manning, Paul Mainieri, Wendell Davis and Matt Forte. Women’s basketball great Alana Beard is also part of the class. She had a great career in the WNBA and at Duke. But Beard says it all started at Southwood High School in Shreveport and playing for legendary coach Steve McDowell…
cut 14 (12) “….my life”
Louisiana Public Broadcasting will livestream Saturday night’s induction ceremonies.

1:30 LRN Newscast July 28

If you thought this past week was hot, weather officials say next week’s temperatures will be stunningly awful. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

33-year-old Gabriel Bates of Opelousas is sentenced to 26 months in prison on counterfeiting charges. Bates was already under surveillance by the Secret Service when Opelousas Police responded to a call from a local donut shop, they identified Bates using a fake $20 last August.

Louisiana students who received reduced-price lunches and breakfast will be able to get those meals at no cost now thanks to Marrero Representative Kyle Green’s legislation. Green says because you can’t learn on an empty stomach there’s a great need to also provide meals to these 7,000 additional students.

Cut 9 (12)  “…the classroom.”

The additional free meals will cost the state about $859,000.

Former LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame tomorrow night during an induction ceremony in Natchitoches. Mainieri coached at LSU for 15 seasons and won four SEC regular season titles and six SEC Tournament championships. He led the Tigers to a national title in 2009…

Cut 12 (09) “…talent” 

Public Broadcasting will live stream Saturday night’s induction ceremonies.

 

 

 

12:30 LRN Newscast

 

The jackpot for tonight’s MegaMillions Multistate Lottery Jackpot will be worth $910 million making it one of the largest in U.S. lottery history. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says sales in Louisiana through this MegaMillions Jackpot run that began on April 19th are more than $12.9 million.

Cut 4 (07)  “…like this.” 

The lottery is the fifth largest jackpot in the history of the game with a cash value of $464.2 million.

Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits once again baking the Bayou State starting this weekend. State climatologist Barry Keim says there’s no true insight into the dome of high pressure that has parked itself over the southeastern U.S.

Cut 6 (10)  “… unusual setup.” 

Dangerous heat with peak index values of 102-104 degrees is forecasted for Shreveport and Monroe.

The National Retail Federation is predicting record spending on back-to-school items. Michelle Southern has the story…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Michelle Southern.”