4:30 LRN Newscast

The U.S. Senate nominations will be decided tomorrow night. Jeff Palermo has a look at the two candidates on the Republican side.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

And on the Democratic side, Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett will square off for that party’s nomination. Davis easily bested the field last month, garnering 47-percent of the vote. Crockett barely made the runoff, finishing ahead of Nick Albares by less than 300 votes.

Sam Houston Jones State Park in Calcasieu Parish will be undergoing a major restoration after sustaining significant damage from Hurricane Laura and other storms. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the project will cover more than 800 acres of forest habitat over the course of six years.

Cut 6 (12) “…help that park.”

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony is tomorrow night in Natchitoches. Former LSU second baseman Warren Morris is one of the inductees. Morris, of course, blasted the iconic walk-off homer to win the 1996 College World Series. He says he spent most of the season injured in the dugout supporting his teammates.

Cut 9 (07)  “…that championship.”

The ceremony will be broadcast live on Louisiana Public Broadcasting.