9:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana’s Congressional candidates have raised 74 million dollars this election cycle. According to Jeremy Alford of La-Politics-dot-com, that’s the most ever raised for an election cycle in Louisiana’s history. Alford says almost 80-percent of that cash is pouring in more outside the state…

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The Louisiana Department of Health says with cychlorphine becoming more prevalent, it’s extremely important to have Narcan on hand. Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Pete Croughan says everyone should carry Narcan.

Cut 7 (12) “…that person’s life.”

Dr. Croughan says Narcan is sold over the counter in pharmacies and normally comes in packs of two sprays.

 

Today is National Gumbo Day, and there’s no better state to celebrate the occasion than Louisiana. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is launching a national satellite media tour to showcase the history, technique and traditions behind Louisiana’s iconic dish, and he’s recruited an expert to help him along the way.

Cut 10 (12) “…owns Paris restaurant.”

LSU had chances to beat Kentucky on Saturday night but couldn’t finish the deal and lost in overtime by one point. A few controversial calls went against LSU, including Kentucky’s touchdown at the end of the first half. It appeared Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey’s forward progress on the push tush was stopped before the goal line, but the referees never blew the whistle. Coach Lane Kiffin relayed to reporters what the officials told him after the play…

Cut 3 (10) “…be stopped” (2x)

22nd ranked LSU hosts 16th ranked Mississippi State on Saturday.