6:30 LRN Newscast

Voter turnout for this presidential election is expected to be heavy so you may want to participate in early voting which begins today.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Just one Constitutional Amendment on the November fifth ballot. It asks voters if federal money Louisiana receives from offshore wind, solar and other alternative or renewable energy sources generated in Gulf waters off the state’s coast should go straight to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund. Currently it goes to the state general fund and only a small amount is shifted to the Department of Energy and Natural Resources.

It was a happy homecoming for coach Sean Payton, but a miserable night for Saints fans as Payton’s Broncos easily defeated New Orleans 33 to 10 in the Superdome last night. Payton says it was a special return to the Dome…

Cut 20 (17) “….miss making memories”

The Broncos improved to four and three, while the Saints have lost five in a row.

As teams take to the field for Friday night high school football tonight, the LHSAA issues a warning for players and coaches – be on your best behavior, or else. Executive Director Eddie Bonine (BO-nine) says if anyone gets out of hand, there will be consequences.

Cut 7 (14) “…for a game.”

Bonine’s warning comes after players from Comeaux and North Vermillion got into a fight on the field following the conclusion of their game last week.