8:30 LRN Newscast

A poll paid for by the Jamie Davis campaign shows the Democrat from Tensas Parish is just four percentage points behind Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the U-S Senate race. Nearly all political observers have Letlow winning this race easily, but LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the race might be more competitive than originally thought…

Cut 9 (10) “…we have seen”

Louisiana Tech president Doctor Jim Henderson has announced he’s retiring at the end of the calendar year. During his tenure, Tech posted revenue-generating enrollment growth, including record freshman classes and the highest retention rate in the U-L System. Louisiana Illuminator higher education reporter Piper Hutchinson says Tech also secured 38-million dollars in federal money for research

Cut 11 (11) “…universities.”

 

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt injured his hamstring in Saturday night’s 35 to 6 win over Texas A-and-M. But the leg injury turned him into more of a passer than a runner as he threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns. Leavitt also completed 74-percent of his passes,,,

Cut 14 (12) “…to place it”

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough turned it over three times in the fourth quarter and New Orleans blew an 11-point lead and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 35 to 27.

The losing continues in Natchitoches as Northwestern State lost its 16th straight, falling to Southeastern Louisiana 52 to 21. Demons Coach Blane McCorkle…

Cut 19 (12) “…ever single day”

ULM has lost 12 in a row as they lost to Florida Atlantic.