9:30 LRN Newscast

West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says he and his staff received multiple death threats for something he never said. The executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus says Morris used a racial slur during last Friday’s heated debate over a new Congressional map. Morris says the untrue allegation led to 150 nasty voice mails for his legislative assistant to hear…

Cut 9 (13) “…to be party”

Morris says news outlets support his story that he did not use the word “Boy” when he told Lanus, a Black Man, to  “Shut Up.”

Saturday is the May 16th primary and Bill Cassidy, John Fleming and Julia Letlow are doing what they can to get votes from registered Republican and no party voters. Letlow has President Trump’s endorsement and ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says that’s significant…

Cut 20 (07) “…in the past”

 

The 2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season will take place from December 5th to the 20th; and this year, bear hunting will be allowed in all seven of the state’s black bear management areas. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says 42 tags will be tentatively issued for the hunt.

Cut 13 (08) “…for a lottery.”

The lottery for the 2026 season will begin in late July.

The 2026 LSU baseball season will likely end next week with no NCAA Tournament appearance for the first time since 2011. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says the Tigers pitchers’ have struggled and injuries have also been an issue…

Cut 11 (10) “…with multiple injuries”

The Tigers conclude the regular season with a three game series against Florida that will start on Thursday at Alex Box Stadium.