7:30 LRN Newscast

LSU freshmen have bragging rights as the school’s most academically accomplished class in history.
Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Wall Street Journal reports lumber prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Scott Poole, Chief Operating Officer at Alexandria-based wood manufacturer Roy O. Martin, says higher interest rates have slowed new home construction, therefore demand for lumber is down…
cut 23 (03) “…economics 101″

The Council for a Better Louisiana has canceled its October 20th U-S Senate debate, because Republican incumbent John Kennedy would not commit to that date. CABL President Barry Erwin says live televised debates give voters a better idea at who the candidates really are, because they are un-rehearsed. But He says more political candidates are becoming reluctant to take part…:
Cut 6 (11) “…in a live debate.”

Union Parish running back and LSU commit Trey Holly is the new all-time leading rusher in Louisiana High School Football history. Holly broke former University High and ex LSU running back Nick Brosette’s record last Friday. Holly told Tiger Rag Radio he has a special relationship with Brosette…
cut 14 (15) “…brother to me”
Holly has 8,708 rushing yards and now his goal is to get to ten-thousand.