10:30 LRN Newscast Nov 3

Former candidate for Louisiana Governor Eddie Rispone says he’s throwing his support – and his money – behind Attorney General Jeff Landry; a move that irks other republicans considering running for Governor next year…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

 

According to a study published in the Journal for the American Medical Association, since abortion clinics were closed permanently in August, the number of online purchases from Louisiana addresses for abortion pills has increased by 170 percent. Louisiana leads every other state in requests.

A new study from the LSU AgCenter finds that feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91 million dollars annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says in 2015 the annual damage figure was 74-million dollars…

Cut 6 (07)  “…in damage”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries estimates nearly one million feral hogs live in the state.

It’s just two days away until kickoff for the biggest game of the season at Tiger Stadium and emotions are high as the Crimson Tide and their fans begin to make their way into Baton Rouge. Emotions aren’t the only thing that’s high… so are hotel rates, some as high as $599 a night.  Gary Jupiter is President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association…

Cut 13 (05) “…sold out.”

And RVs with Alabama tags are already making their way into the Red Stick this morning.