7:30 LRN Newscast

Campaign donations are mounting, as this year’s election cycle has raised a record $ 74 million in Louisiana. Joe Gallinaro has the story.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson held three campaign events in his district on Saturday. He was asked about the high gas prices. Johnson says President Trump wants to make sure Iran does not have a nuclear weapon and he also wants to make sure fuel prices are low for Americans and Johnson believes they can achieve both of those things very soon.

 

The Saints had nine first downs, and just 142 total yards of offense as New Orleans could only muster one scoring drive in a 23-13 loss to the Vikings. Minnesota loves to pressure the opposing quarterback, and Coach Kellen Moore felt like they were prepared…

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New Orleans falls to 1-4 on the season and another non-playoff season seems likely.

A bowl of gumbo could help cheer up Saints and LSU fans after a tough weekend. And today is National Gumbo Day. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the secret to authentic Louisiana gumbo is local ingredients…

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If you are eager to see some gumbo weather. Saturday looks like the day with high temperatures in the 70s.