07:30 LRN Newscast, September 12th

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s annual alligator hunt appeared to be an unofficial launch of his campaign for governor in 2023. People were passing out Team Landry Governor merchandise, but LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the most important thing will be an official announcement…:
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A high-ranking state lawmaker comes out with an endorsement for Democrat Luke Mixon in November’s U.S. Senate race. The 43-year-old Mixon, a former Navy fighter pilot and current airline pilot, is from Bunkie. Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins, who chairs the House Democratic Caucus, says he feels Mixon has the “right stuff” for the Senate…:
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Mixon is challenging Republican John Kennedy for re-election.

After three frustrating quarters, the Saints erupted for 17 fourth-quarter points to beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-26. Jeff Palermo has a recap…:
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And LSU annihilated Southern University Saturday night in Tiger Stadium 65-17 in the first ever meeting between the two Baton Rouge schools on the football field. By the end of the first quarter, it was 37-0 — the most points scored ever in a single period in LSU history.