Lots of reasons to smile this Saturday morning, it’s a little bit cool outside and today’s National Gumbo Day.  Louisiana’s unique culinary tradition blends diverse influences, including West African, French, Spanish, and Native American cuisines.  And Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s that time of year…

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A Baton Rouge company that makes cooling equipment for work helmets and caps is involved in a court battle with a Sun Day Red, which is a joint venture between TaylorMade Golf legendary golfer Tiger Woods. Both companies have a similar logo, but Tigeraire CEO Jack Karavich says they began using their current logo in 2020, while Sun Day Red was founded earlier this year…

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Karavich is asking the US Patent and Trademark Office to deny the company’s trademark applications.

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There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the ULM football team as the team is 4-and-1 for the first time since 1993 and it’s homecoming weekend. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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It’s also homecoming at LSU as the Tigers take on Ole Miss tonight in Death Valley.  And it’s LSU’s first SEC game of the season. Head Coach Brian Kelly is expecting a great atmosphere as the school celebrates 100 years of Tiger Stadium…

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Amid a busy hurricane season, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Louisiana needs to have stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting state lawmakers should make it a priority when they convene next year.  Here’s Sean Richardson

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds and not just to Asheville.

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Two men are in custody accused in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate were killed as part of a revenge plot by Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon.

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New Orleans is invited to go blue for New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says the city will be awash in blue.

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In the aftermath of hurricanes Francine and Helene, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is calling for stronger building codes in coastal regions, saying Alabama has done it successfully.  Temple says balancing new regulations with the concerns of residents and builders will be crucial for successful adoption and implementation of any plan.

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds.

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Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana; Dorson says they were happy to return the favor.

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St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.

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Several Louisiana parishes are deploying first responders to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The Louisiana Task Force 1, made up of Southeast Louisiana First Responders, traveled to Tallahassee, Florida ahead of Milton’s landfall and will make the journey to Orlando on later today.  Officials say the crews are trained, equipped, and ready to help in any way they can.

Two men are in custody accused in the shooting deaths of 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish authorities say Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate were victims of a regenge plan by Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon. Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says  says the two had taken a beaten earlier in the evening after they attacked a woman and drove to Sugar Ridge Subdivision to shoot the person who beat them

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New Orleans is going blue for New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. People are encouraged to wear blue in support of law enforcement and  the Mercedes Superdome will be awash in blue, along with many other iconic buildings.  Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, explains why October 8^th was chosen as Go Blue Day.

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds. And with another storm taking aim now at the Florida peninsula, Dorson says they’ll be ready to help again, with your help.

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This Hurricane season Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is emphasizing  the for stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a priority for Louisiana lawmakers. Temple says with a recent surge in residents along the coast, stronger building techniques that will withstand Gulf storms could prevent future displacement of these communities.

Cut 10 (09) “…more resilient homes.”

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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