AM LRN Newscall Sept 28

We complete our look at the six major candidates for governor by hearing from Attorney General Jeff Landry. Teiko Foxx has more from the Republican from Acadiana…

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Early voting starts tomorrow and there are plenty of items on the ballot, Brooke Thorington has more.

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Headed to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans airport? Starting today, the long-awaited new I-10 westbound flyover ramp is open for motorists. Teiko Foxx has more.

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We complete our daily profiles of the six main candidates running for governor by hearing from Republican Jeff Landry. Landry says if he’s elected governor he’ll spend every day of his administration fighting crime, improving education, and building up the state’s workforce…

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Landry grew up in St. Martinville. Served in the National Guard for eleven years and that included a tour in the Middle East during Desert Storm. He’s also worked as a police officer and a sheriff’s deputy

Landry says he’ll be a law and order governor and his efforts as Attorney General the last eight years prove that.

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Landry graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and started his own oil and gas environmental service company. He also served as executive director of the St. Martin Parish Economic Development. Landry served in Congress prior to his election as A-G.

The son of a school teacher, Landry says he wants to improve education in public schools by letting the teachers teach…

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Big changes for SNAP recipients go into effect Sunday. DCFS Secretary Terri Ricks says able-bodied adults ages 18 to 52, without dependents will be limited to three months of benefits, unless they live in one of the 33 exempted parishes that have high unemployment or not enough jobs available.

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They must provide proof of at least 80 hours a month they are looking for a job, volunteering and/or working. Ricks says those who will be impacted have received notification. Previous requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, she says, haven’t changed.

A Cost-of-Living Adjustment also goes into effect Sunday. Ricks says SNAP recipients who are eligible for the maximum benefit should see about a 3.5-percent increase in their monthly food allotment. For example…

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Ricks says the cost-of-living-adjustment, also known as COLA, is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index trends.

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For more information visit dcfs.la.gov

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Early voting begins this Saturday for the October 14th primary. John Tobler with the Secretary of State’s office says everyone has something on their ballot and you can cast your ballot from 8:30 in the morning until 6 o’clock at night.

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Tobler says the Geaux Vote app will also tell you where the early voting locations are in your parish and where to cast your ballot on election day if you don’t vote early. And to help expedite the process…

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Voting in person is still the preferred way to perform one’s constitutional duty in Louisiana and Tobler says doing so early continues to become more popular.

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Expected voter turnout for the primary is between 42 and 46 percent, which Tobler says is average for a governor’s race.

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The newly constructed ramp providing direct access from I-10 West at Loyola Drive to the Louis Armstrong Airport project opens today. DOTD Spokesperson Daniel Gitlin says this will dramatically ease traffic flow for motorists who use the Kenner corridor every day and for those headed to the airport.

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The new exit will allow travelers headed to the airport from the direction of New Orleans to avoid the light by passing over Loyola Avenue and Veterans Boulevard intersection in Kenner.

Gitlin says the eastbound ramp which will allow exiting airport drivers to merge directly on I-10 eastbound toward New Orleans is near completion. He points out that there is still additional work to finish before the project is complete.

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The ramp is part of the $125.6 million I-10/Loyola Drive Interchange Project which started in 2020. While he’s looking for to the opening of the second exit in two weeks, Gitlin says today is special.

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Louisiana Tech jumps back into Conference USA play tonight as they travel to the Sun Bowl to face the UTEP Miners in El Paso, Texas. Tech enters the game with a 2-3 record, while the Miners are 1-4 after losing to UNLV last weekend. Second year Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says UTEP is better than what its record shows…

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The Bulldogs have not won a game on the road since December of 2020. Offensive lineman Abe Delfin believes the streak comes to an end tonight…

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Saints running back Alvin Kamara makes his season debut Sunday when New Orleans hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at noon. Kamara was suspended the first three games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy stemming from a fight at at Las Vegas casino. Kamara says he stayed active while away from the team

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The Saints have struggled on offense without Kamara. They rank 20th in the league in total offense and 25th in scoring, averaging just 18 points per game. Kamara says it will take a collective effort to get the offense going…

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Kamara says they have the talent to put more points on the board…

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5:30 LRN Newscast

Early voting starts Saturday and tonight’s your last chance to hear from five of the six major gubernatorial candidates in a statewide televised debate. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A new JP Morgan Chase Bank operations center which will serve as the central home loan hub in Ruston has been unanimously approved by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury and School Board. The new 50 thousand square foot facility will create 200 jobs with an average annual salary of $50 thousand.

Louisiana is ranked 45th in the nation for long-term care services and support for seniors. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl…

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In family caregiving, the state also shows a 10 percent decline in adult day services and access to home health aides. 22 percent of Louisiana’s Medicaid spending goes toward home care services.

Plans are in progress to build a pipeline that would take fresh river water from past Kenner and transport it to water treatment plants in Orleans and Jefferson Parish to dilute the salt coming in from the Gulf of Mexico. New Orleans’ director of homeland security and emergency preparedness Collin Arnold…

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4:45 LRN Sportscast

We don’t know if Saints Quarterback Derek Carr will play this Sunday against Tampa Bay, because of a shoulder injury, but running back Alvin Kamara will be on the field for the Black and Gold as he’s done with his three-game suspension. Kamara will provide a boost to an offense that’s scored just 53 points through three games, the third lowest point total in the N-F-C….
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Kamara spent his time away from the team working out with his personal trainers in Miami.

The 13th ranked LSU football team will leave tomorrow for the Magnolia State where they’ll meet up with Ole Miss. The Tigers are allowing their opponents to convert 44-percent of the time on third down, but Ole Miss offensively is also struggling on third down conversions.

The Ragin Cajuns head up north to battle Minnesota on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis. It’s an 11 a.m. kick-off. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says he wants to get off to a fast start…
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That running back’s name is Darius Taylor, a true freshman from Detroit. Taylor has rushed for 532 yards and four touchdowns. He’s averaging six yards a carry.

A LHSAA member meeting will take place Tuesday to give high school principals an opportunity to decide if they want to keep the current definition of a select school. A ruling by a judge earlier this year prohibits the LHSAA from using the current definition unless there’s a majority vote from member schools approving it. Leaders from 203 schools must attend Tuesday’s meeting in order for a vote to take place.

4:30 LRN Newscast Sept 28

As saltwater moves up the lower Mississippi River, plans are underway to build a pipeline to take fresh river water from past Kenner to drinking water treatment plants in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. New Orleans’ director of homeland security and emergency preparedness Collin Arnold says if the pipeline is not finished by the time the saltwater arrives at the Carrollton water treatment plant in late October, the city is preparing to distribute bottled water…

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Arnold says cost estimates for the project are 100-to-250 million dollars and construction could begin in a week.

The first stop on the Ringling Brother and Barnum & Bailey circuit is Bossier City. The beloved circus returns tomorrow and there will be four performances Friday through Sunday. After protests years ago, the Greatest Show on Earth now goes on without animals.

The last gubernatorial debate before early voting airs tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says with many undecided voters in the state, this is a great chance for the public to get to know the candidates better and…

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The forum begins at seven and will be streamed afterward.

According to the AARP Scorecard, Louisiana ranks 45th in the nation for long-term care services and support for older Americans. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl says only 22 percent of Louisiana’s Medicaid spending goes toward home care service.

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Muhl says a common myth is that patients in nursing homes receive 24-hour care, in reality, he says the minimum standard is two and a half hours daily.

3:30 LRN Newscast Sept 28

The last gubernatorial debate before early voting airs tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says this debate with five of the major candidates will focus on their plan for the future of the Bayou State.

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It airs at 7 o’clock and can be streamed afterwards.

As saltwater moves up the lower Mississippi River, plans are underway to build a pipeline to take fresh river water from past Kenner to drinking water treatment plants in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. New Orleans’ director of homeland security and emergency preparedness Collin Arnold says this could be a lengthy process…

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In Tangipahoa Parish, investigators are looking into claims that a female teacher at a school was involved in a sexual relationship with a student that resulted in a pregnancy and recent birth. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a now 17-year-old student allegedly fathered the child. The teacher recently resigned from her position.

The latest AARP Scorecard ranks the Bayou State 45th in the country for long-term care services and support for seniors. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl says one of the biggest myths is that people in nursing homes receive 24-hour care…

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The scorecard also shows gaps in workforce and equity which result in persistent problems in care.

LRN PM Newscall September 28

Tonight’s your last chance before early voting to hear from five of the six major gubernatorial candidates in a statewide televised debate. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Officials are discussing building a freshwater pipeline that can dilute salt water as it enters water treatment facilities in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The last gubernatorial debate before early voting airs tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana and LPB are hosting the debate featuring five candidates and CABL President Barry Erwin says this debate will focus on their plan for the future of the Bayou State.

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Erwin says with many undecided voters in the state, this is a great chance for the public to get to know the candidates better and…

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Because CABL is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Erwin says their forums focus on issues that impact residents, not political rhetoric.

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Front-runner Attorney General Jeff Landry is not participating in tonight’s forum.

The one-hour debate will air on LPB at 7 o’clock tonight and available for streaming afterwards on LPB’s YouTube channel and some public radio stations will also broadcast the forum.

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According to the AARP Scorecard, Louisiana ranks 45th in the nation for long-term care services and support for older Americans. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl says only 22 percent of Louisiana’s Medicaid spending goes toward home care service.

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In nursing homes and institutional care, the scorecard shows only two percent of the state’s aging population live in a high-rated facility. The report also shows gaps in workforce and equity which result in persistent problems in care.

Muhl says nursing home quality falls below the national average. And one of the biggest myths is that people in nursing homes receive 24-hour care…

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In family caregiving, the state also shows a 10 percent decline in adult day services and access to home health aides. Muhl hopes the new governor along with lawmakers will rebalance long-term care for older adults. 

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As saltwater continues to move up the lower Mississippi River, plans are underway to build a pipeline that would take fresh river water from past Kenner and transport it to drinking water treatment plants in Orleans and Jefferson Parish to dilute the salt. New Orleans’ director of homeland security and emergency preparedness Collin Arnold

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Arnold says costs estimates for the project are 100-to-250 million dollars and construction could begin in a week.

Current forecasts call for the salt to reach New Orleans’ Carrollton plant, which serves the city’s east bank around October 28th. Arnold says the duration of this event could last into next year

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Arnold says if the pipeline is not finished by the time the salt arrives at the Carrollton water treatment plant in late October, the city is preparing to distribute bottled water…

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2:30 LRN Newscast

Officials are discussing building a freshwater pipeline that can dilute salt water as it enters water treatment facilities in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A new JP Morgan Chase Bank operations center which will serve as the central home loan hub in Ruston has been unanimously approved by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury and School Board. The new 50 thousand square foot facility will create 200 jobs with an average annual salary of $50 thousand.

Early voting starts Saturday and the last gubernatorial debate airs tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says their forums focus on issues that impact residents, not political rhetoric.

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Five of the major candidates will participate but front-runner Attorney General Jeff Landry will not attend tonight’s forum.

Louisiana ranks 45th in the country for long-term care services and support for older Americans, according to the AARP Scorecard. In family caregiving, the state shows a 10 percent decline in adult day services and access to home health aides. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl…

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1:30 LRN Newscast

As saltwater continues to move up the lower Mississippi River, plans are underway to build a pipeline that would take fresh river water from past Kenner and transport it to drinking water treatment plants in Orleans and Jefferson Parish to dilute the salt. New Orleans’ director of homeland security and emergency preparedness Collin Arnold
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Arnold says cost estimates for the project are 100-to-250 million dollars and construction could begin in a week.

Saturday begins early voting and each day this week we’ve featured one of the main candidates running for governor. Republican John Schroder says he wants to improve education and lower crime and two ways to do that…
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Schroder says he also wants to create a better tax and regulatory atmosphere to bring bigger businesses to the Bayou State.

Tonight’s your last chance before early voting to hear from five of the six major gubernatorial candidates in a statewide televised debate. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Republican Jeff Landry is skipping the debate. Landry will reportedly be in Lake Charles tonight for a meet and greet event at White Oak Park where he’ll also raise money for his campaign. Also, the Times-Picayune has endorsed Nancy Landry for secretary of state and Scott McKnight for treasurer.

12:30 LRN Newscast Sept 28

The last gubernatorial debate before early voting airs tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says with many undecided voters in the state, this is a great chance for the public to get to know the candidates better and…

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The forum begins at seven and will be streamed afterward.

According to the AARP Scorecard, Louisiana ranks 45th in the nation for long-term care services and support for older Americans. Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl says only 22 percent of Louisiana’s Medicaid spending goes toward home care service.

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The Louisiana State Fire Marshal is modifying the statewide burn ban…

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That’s state fire marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue, who says the modified burn ban also allows local fire chiefs to grant burn permissions. The statewide burn ban was first issued on August 7th and re-issued on August 25th. The modified order goes into effect tomorrow at 5 p.m.

The state’s first all-female officiating crew will call the Glen Oaks at Parkview Baptist football game tonight. Louis Metevia with the Baton Rouge Area Football Officials Association says he recruited ladies from across the state to be a part of the historic night.

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Kick-off at Parkview Baptist is at 7 p.m.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

The LSU defense has struggled early on this year, but one bright spot for the Tigers has been freshman linebacker Whit Weeks. Weeks has been a starter in LSU’s defense for the last two weeks where he has racked up 17 tackles. Defensive Coordinator Matt House has explained to all his players including Weeks that

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The Tigers and Rebels will battle at 5 PM and it will be broadcasted on ESPN.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 2024 class has been decided as Drew Brees, Seimone Augustus, and Daniel Cormier highlight the ballot. There was no question if these legendary sports figures would be in the Louisiana Hall of Fame but when as the three athletes have shattered expectations and reached the pinnacle of their sports. The 2024 class will be enshrined in Natchitoches, Louisiana as a part of the 65th induction ceremony.

ULL will have a true road test this Saturday when the ragin cajuns take on the Golden Gophers in Minneapolis. One major change in their game plan will be at quarterback as Zeon Chriss will get the start. Chriss is a talented freshman who played his high school ball at Madison Prep and U-L Lafayette Head Coach Michael Desormeaux praises Chriss for his footwork as

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The contest will kickoff at 11:00 am on BTN

The Saints released veteran receiver Tre’Quan Smith on Tuesday afternoon. Smith had been with the Black and Gold since they drafted him in the 3rd round in the 2018 draft, but has had trouble staying healthy as the receiver has spent time in the Saints injury reserve almost every year. Head coach Dennis Allen says that the move gives Smith the opportunity to play for someone else and says that he still feels good about the group of guys in their receiving core.