Following Hurricane Helene, election officials in North Carolina are turning to Louisiana for guidance on handling displaced voters, as Louisiana has extensive experience implementing emergency voting procedures after natural disasters.  North Carolina lawmaker are looking to implement similar procedures to the ones Louisiana did in 2020. Louisiana Election Commissioner Sherri Wharton-Hadskey says North Carolina lawmakers will have a special session next week to address emergency voting…

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A Washington Parish School Board Member and candidate for Alderman in Franklinton was found dead in his car yesterday.  Franklinton Police say they received a call about a “suspected death” yesterday and found 67 year old Frankie Crosby in the 14-hundred lock of Parker Street. Initially Police chief Justin Brown told WWWL the department was investigating the death as a homicide…but later police announced there was no evidence that foul play was involved.

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Today is a day for celebration for us here at Louisiana Radio Network. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Saints are in Kansas City tonight as they take on the 2-time defending champion Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.  Saints QB Derek Carr…

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Kick off is at 7:15

One main component of Governor Landry’s tax reform plan is a flat three-percent tax on incomes of over 12-thousand-500 dollars. But there are differing opinions on whether it will work.  The governor’s plan would make up lost tax revenue by taxing services that are not currently being taxed. Ans Executive director of Invest in Louisiana, Jan (YAHN) Moller,  says Louisiana’s sales taxes are  already disproportionately high.

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On the other hand, Daniel Erspamer (ERS-pah-mer), the CEO of the Pelican Institute, says broadening the sales tax base will have great benefits, including eventually simplifying the sales tax system itself.

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North Carolina is still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and with the Presidential election around the corner, the Tar Heel State is asking Louisiana for help.

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Big challenge for the Saints tonight as they face the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in their home stadium. K-C is 4-and-0 and the Saints have lost their last two, failing to hold on to late leads. New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr says the team is confident they can win close games…

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Election officials in North Carolina are looking to Louisiana for guidance on handling displaced voters after Hurricane Helene. Louisiana Election Commissioner Sherri Wharton-Hadskey has been consulting with them on strategies and best practices, and stresses the importance of acting quickly to meet voter needs in emergencies…

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We at Louisiana Radio Network are celebrating our 50^th anniversary today.  We’ve been providing news and programming to radio stations across the state now since October 7^th, 1974.  Owner Jim Engster started as an anchor/reporter in 19-83…and says no matter where in the state news is happening, LRN is there to cover it.

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One of the components of Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal is a flat income tax. Is that a good idea or a bad idea? Colleen Crain reports it depends on who you ask.

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A Washington Parish School Board Member and candidate for Alderman in Franklinton was found dead in his car yesterday.  Franklinton Police say they received a call about a “suspected death” yesterday and found 67 year old Frankie Crosby in the 14-hundred lock of Parker Street. Initially Police chief Justin Brown told WWWL the department was investigating the death as a homicide…but later police announced there was no evidence that foul play was involved.

One of the main components of Governor Jeff Landry’s tax reform plan is a flat three-percent tax on incomes of over 12-thousand-500 dollars. Whether or not that’s a good idea depends on who you ask. Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana, Jan (YAHN) Moller is among those opposed to the idea saying it would cost the state more than a billion dollars in lost tax revenue.

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Meanwhile, people like Daniel Erspamer (ERS-pah-mer), the CEO of the Pelican Institute, says dropping income and corporate taxes will increase jobs and, in effect, population.

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, election officials in North Carolina are turning to Louisiana for guidance on handling displaced voters.  In 2020, Louisiana adapted its election processes after Hurricanes Laura and Delta and introduced new protocols during the pandemic. Louisiana Election Commissioner Sherri Wharton-Hadskey says Louisiana learned that speed was key…

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Today is a day of celebration for us at Louisiana Radio Network, as today marks our 50th anniversary. LRN had its first broadcast on October 7th, 1974, and has been providing news and programming to radio stations across the state ever since. Jim Engster started in 1983 as an anchor and reporter; today, he’s the owner of the company.

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He’s not opposed to a passenger rail services connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans. But Governor Jeff Landry has said he’d rather see money go towards widening I-10 between the two cities. Governor Landry has questioned whether a Baton Rouge-New Orleans train corridor would get used. Jonn Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says polls show it would.

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Landry’s predecessor, John Bel Edwards, had dedicated more than 20-million dollars to the rail project. It would be up to Governor Landry to decide whether to move forward.

Two people are dead and one arrested in separate shooting Friday in Tangipahoa Parish.  The first happened at a First Street apartment complex in independence. That’s where officials say they found 18 year old La’Airrah Dupart shot to death after a bullet went through the window of her home. Authorities do not believe she was the intended victim.  In a separate incident, 38 year old Renaldo Brumfield was found shot multiple times on Oak Hill Road in Kentwood. Authorities say he did not survive.  Tananipahoa Sheriff’s officials arrested 41 year old Gerald in connection with Brumfield’s death.

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The Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday in October.  Visitors can enjoy delicious Southern cuisine and shop a variety of handmade crafts such as jewelry, leather goods, and woodworking and there are kid-friendly attractions like pony rides and carnival games. Warden Tim Hooper says come for the excitement, stay for the crafts, and support a good cause.

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The Purple Light Project is back this month in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Faith House campaign encourages community members to replace their porch lights with purple bulbs.  Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte (Boo-tay) says the Purple Light Project by uniting as a community, with something as simple as a purple porch light, we can shine a light on domestic violence and create meaningful change.

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The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on tropical depression fourteen, located in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.  Though close to home, experts say at this point, impacts to Louisiana look very low as a cold front will pass through late Monday, deflecting the system to the south and east.  However, we’re told large swells from the system in addition to elevated winds could lead to rough seas and even some coastal flooding.

Governor Jeff Landry has come out and said while he does not oppose passenger rail service connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans, he’d rather see money go towards widening I-10 between the two cities. John Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says, we can have both.  He says adding the passenger rail would ultimately ease congestion on I-10.

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Faith House is relaunching the Purple Light Project this October to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month, encouraging all of us to replace ourr porch lights with purple bulbs.  Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte (Boo-tay) says it symbolizes peace, courage, survival, and solidarity with survivors.

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The Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday in October, featuring adrenaline-pumping events like Convict Poker, Wild Cow Milking, and the renowned Guts-n-Glory. Held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, the show starts at 1 p.m., with gates opening at 8 a.m. for pre-rodeo festivities.  Warden Tim Hooper says visitors can enjoy delicious Southern cuisine and shop a variety of handmade crafts such as jewelry, leather goods, and woodworking.

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Establish rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, or widen Interstate 10 between the two cities? A rail commissioner asks, why not both? Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A fatal bus crash involving a Bossier Parish school bus yesterday afternoon.  It happened just before three in Plain Dealing.  Bossier Sheriff’s officials say a vehicle hit the back of a school bus carrying 31 students on LA Highway three.  Authorities say the driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.  Two others were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday in October, featuring adrenaline-pumping events like Convict Poker, Wild Cow Milking, and the renowned Guts-n-Glory.  This year’s events are on October 6, 13, 20, and 27, with tickets available for $20 each. Purchases can be made online or by phone. All proceeds fund reentry programs to help inmates reintegrate successfully after release.

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Louisiana State Police has 55 more troopers this morning. They graduated from Cadet Class 104 yesterday morning during a ceremony outside Istrouma (is-TROO-ma) Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Captain Nick Manale (ma-NAAL-ee) says they completed their 24-week training and are now ready to go on patrol.

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Governor Landry has come out and said while he does not oppose passenger rail service connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans, he’d rather see money go towards widening I-10 between the two cities. John Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says, why not both?

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Louisiana State Police now has 55 more troopers. They graduated from Cadet Class 104 Friday morning during a ceremony outside Istrouma (is-TROO-ma) Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Captain Nick Manale (ma-NAAL-ee) says they completed their 24-week training that began in late April.

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The fall Angola Rodeo is back each Sunday in October, offering the best in prison rodeo excitement.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Faith House is relaunching the Purple Light Project this October in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign encourages community members to replace their porch lights with purple bulbs.  Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte (Boo-tay) says it symbolizes peace, courage, survival, and solidarity with survivors.

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Governor Landry has unveiled a major tax reform plan, that includes eliminating certain tax breaks and tax incentives to make up for revenue lost due to cuts to personal and business income taxes. Landry will seek legislative approval during a November special session. LAPolitics Weekly Publisher Jeremy Alford says business groups will have their lobbyists out in full force

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During a press event on LSU’s campus, Governor Landry was asked about his desire to have a live tiger in Tiger Stadium on game days again. Landry has received push-back from animal rights groups and some veterinarians but he says Tigers in sanctuaries live much better lives that those in the wild.

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2015 was the last time LSU had its live mascot on the field before a football game.

 The person of interest in the brutal death of Baton Rouge therapist Doctor William Abraham was taken into custody in Texas. Authorities say 20-year-old Terryon Thomas from Tensas Parish was nabbed in Dallas and faces extradition back to Louisiana. It’s unclear what role if any Thomas played in Abraham’s death. Abraham’s body was found along a highway wrapped in a tarp in Tangipahoa Parish on Sunday. The coroner’s office says the Doctor Abraham was beaten before he died.

Starting January 1st, thanks to a new federal policy, phone calls to and from Louisiana jails and prisons will drop dramatically from 25 cents a minute to just six cents. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell welcomes the change, saying sheriffs were taking advantage, motivated by just one thing.

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Now that Governor Landry has unveiled his tax reform plan, now the challenge begins. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Natchitoches Police Department has made two arrests in connection with the death of a teenager last week on July Street.  17 year old Matthew Daniels was taken to the hospital, where he later died. A 16 year old was arrested in the case on Sunday.  20 year old Alasia Lashay Hamilton was arrested yesterday.  Both are charged with second degree murder.

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Louisiana could see more than 58-thousand new jobs in a two year period, potentially surpassing the 2 million employment mark for the first time. But Economist Loren Scott says the presidential election could affect that, especially in Lake Charles given the candidates’ contrasting position on fossil fuels and the possibility of regulatory changes.

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Starting January 1st, thanks to a new federal policy, phone calls to and from Louisiana jails and prisons will drop from 25 cents per minute to six cents per minute. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell welcomes the change, saying sheriffs were taking advantage of the inmates and their families.

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