10:30 LRN Newscast

Whereas Republicans got hammered across the country Tuesday, Louisiana was one of the very few states where Republicans weathered the storm. Those are the words of Louisiana Republican Party Executive Director Cory Dennis…

Cut 4 (06) “…and flip CD6.”

The run-off for Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District is between Baton Rouge Democrat Chauna Banks, a former member of the metro council in E-B-R and Black Miguez, a Republican state senator from Acadiana.

Former Kenner City Councilman Gregory Carroll, a Democrat, won a Louisiana House Seat on Tuesday night. Carroll will represent a district that was represented by Republican Joe Stagni. Carroll says party affiliation didn’t matter to voters in his district, which includes much of the northern portion of Jefferson Parish…

Cut 9 (14)  “…find affordable healthcare.”

 

After a brawl broke out during a homecoming celebration on campus at LSU’s last home game, LSU officials are cracking down on unauthorized large gatherings. University President Wade Rousse…

Cut 13 (09)  “…in this state.”

Officials are targeting large, unapproved events on campus, oftentimes with D-J’s or live music — not your average family tailgate.

Louisiana’s startup businesses are optimistic about their future according to a new report from Tulane University’s School of Business. Rob Lalka says they surveyed 143 startups and small businesses and two-thirds of the respondents say they plan to add employees in the next year, but access to investment capital and a shortage of skilled employees remain significant obstacles……

Cut 11 (08) “…seeking to grow”