11:30 LRN Newscast

A 14-year-old boy is killed in a shooting in Terrebonne Parish. The shooting happened last Friday in a neighborhood in Chauvin, and the boy’s body was found in a wooded area. First Lieutenant Blake Tabor says the boy’s identity, which the sheriff’s office is not releasing, led to another discovery.

Cut 6 (11) “…several days prior.”

Lieutenant Tabor says the 14-year-old was breaking into the vehicles with two other juveniles, one of whom admitted to shooting the boy to death.

 The Humane Society of Louisiana is offering a 500-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a driver who threw three German Shepherd puppies out the window of a pickup truck in Avoyelles Parish, killing them. The incident happened back on October 8th.

 We are awaiting a report from State Police on a explosion at Camp Minden in Webster Parish. Employees have been evacuated. No injuries have been reported.

 

 A special session on tax reform starts a week from now as Governor Jeff Landry looks to reduce corporate and income rates, while broadening the services subject to sales taxes. State Senators did not go along with all of Landry’s proposals earlier this year, but Senate President Cameron Henry says the Louisiana Senate is eager to deliver meaningful tax reform…

Cut 15 (12) “…as well.”

The special session must end by November 25th.

The State Fair of Louisiana opens today in Shreveport. Marketing Manager Russell Adams says the State Fair will once again have the full complement of deep-fried, artery-clogging fair food.

Cut 5 (14) “…are really good.”

The State Fair runs through November 17th and is closed November 4th, 11th and 12th.

6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Ragin Cajuns improved to 4-and-0 in the Sun Belt with a hard-fought 23-17 win at Texas State last night. Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team held the Bobcats to just one touchdown…

Cut 30 (09) “…effort tonight”

Offensively, the Cajuns got on the scoreboard with a 64-yard touchdown run from Dreyln Washington in the first quarter. Ben Woolridge threw a touchdown pass to Caden Jensen. Woolridge threw for 252 yards and rushed for another 39 yards. U-L Lafayette is in a great position to play in the Sun Belt Championship game.

Louisiana Tech’s offensive struggles continued last night as the Bulldogs lost to Sam Houston nine to three. Coach Sonny Cumbie made a change at quarterback, but it still didn’t produce any touchdowns. Tech is now 3-and-5 on the season and will host Jacksonville State a week from Saturday.

After a tough loss to Texas A&M in College Station, the LSU Tigers have two weeks to prepare for their game against Alabama. After practice yesterday, Head Coach Brian Kelly talked about the team’s lack of running game against the Aggies.

Cut 16 (22)   “…the running game.”

LSU now ranks 111th in the country in rush offense.

The Saints return to practice today to prepare for this Sunday’s game against Carolina. We’ll see if Derek Carr returns after missing the last three games with an oblique injury.

The Pelicans fell to two and two in the season, with a 124 to 106 loss at Golden State. The same two teams will play again tonight in San Francisco.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

Not one but two college football games featuring Louisiana teams on television tonight. The Ragin Cajuns will try to stay undefeated in Sun Belt play as they visit Texas State. Kick off in San Marcos is at 6:30.
At 7 PM, Louisiana Tech is at Sam Houston. Bulldog quarterbacks have been sacked 23 times this season and that’s tied for most in Conference USA. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie says one of their concerns is Sam Houston’s pass rush…
cut 19 (25) “….quickly”
The Bulldogs are 3-and-4, while the Bearkats are 6-and-2.
ULM is trying to regroup after a disappointing 46-17 loss to South Alabama. It was the Warhawks first loss in Sun Belt play and they are now 5-and-2. ULM Coach Bryant Vincent says his guys are owning what happened to them in Mobile…
cut 22 (30) “…more prepared”
Saturday’s game at Marshall will kick off at 2:30 central time. The Thundering Herd are 4-and-2, 2-and-1 in the Sun Belt.
The Pelicans are at Golden State tonight. Both teams are 2-and-1, no Steph Curry tonight for the Warriors. He has an ankle injury.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

There are two college football games tonight involving football teams from Louisiana. At 6:30, the Ragin Cajuns will take on Texas State in San Marcos. The Bobcats are 4-and-3, 2-and-1 in the Sun Belt and led by quarterback Jordan McCloud, who has 20 touchdown passes on the season. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says McCloud has a lot of weapons…
cut 17 (11) “….play sound football”
At 7 tonight, Louisiana Tech will take on Sam Houston in Conference USA Action. The Bulldogs are 3-and-4 while the Bearkats are 6-and-2.
The Pelicans continue their west coast road trip as they visit Golden State tonight. They’ll also play the Warriors tomorrow night in San Francisco. Golden State star Steph Curry is out these next two games because of an injured ankle. Both teams have 2-and-1 records.
Grambling Coach Mickey Joseph has been fined five-thousand dollars by the SWAC for his criticism of the officials. During yesterday’s zoom conference call involving all of  the league’s coaches, Joseph expressed his unhappiness about the seven penalties his team drew for 104 yards in Saturday’s touchdown loss to Texas Southern…
cut 20 (20) “…better head coach”
And Joseph says starting quarterback Myles Crawley will miss the next two to three weeks with an undisclosed injury. Grambling is at Bethune Cookman this Saturday. Both teams are 1-and-3 in league play.
LSU and Alabama has been set for a 6:30 PM kick-off on November ninth. Some betting sites have the Tigers a slight favorite, while others have the Crimson Tide favorite by as much as 2.5 points.

8:30 LRN Newscast

The call for the special session on tax reform is out and state lawmakers will return to the state capitol for the session on Wednesday November sixth. Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says the ideas that will be debated and voted on have been debated for years and they are supported by several nonpartisan groups…

Cut 5 (11) “…more competitive”

 

St. Martinville Police Chief Ricky Martin credits a city-wide camera system for allowing them to quickly arrest 22-year-old Zachyric Gardner for a fatal shooting that occurred as St. Martinville fans were tailgating and celebrating homecoming at last Friday’s game…

Cut 11 (11) “…Bridge to I-10”
Martin says they suspected Gardner was headed to Texas. He and two others were arrested in Beaumont.

If you’re looking for a spooky place to celebrate Halloween, look no further than the Baton Rouge area. Colleen Crain has more…

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

We’ve seen very little rainfall this month, but wouldn’t you know it, there’s a chance we’ll see some much-needed rain on Halloween, which is Thursday. Some towns are re-adjusting their trick or treat times because of the weather.

And Just a reminder, this is the final day to early vote for the November fifth election, polls close at 6 PM.

7:30 LRN Newscast

Former State Police Trooper Kory York has avoided jail time for his role in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, a black motorist who was beaten and tased by officers following a high-speed chase in Union Parish. York was facing eight counts of malfeasance in office, but York entered a plea of no contest to simple battery and was placed on one year of supervised probation and must perform 160 hours of community service.

We’re learning new information about a shooting that ruined a homecoming football game Friday night. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (36) “…I’m Andrew Greenstei

The call for Governor Jeff Landry’s tax reform special session is out as lawmakers will be asked enact major tax reform that would result in lower income taxes for many, but many services that are currently not taxed would be taxed. Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says the goal is to make the state more competitive as a place to do business…

Cut 4 (11) “…competing interests

The special session is set to begin next Wednesday and must end by November 25th.

Halloween is Thursday and the Myrtles in St. Francisville near Baton Rouge is is ranked as one of the spookiest places in the world according to TripAdvisor. Director of sales and marketing at the Myrtles, Mary Glen Miller, says the resort, which was once a plantation, does not intentionally try to be spooky.

Cut 14 (10) “…while they’re here.”

Several visitors say they have encountered a ghost named Chloe which was a slave that lived in the home.

6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU’s next football game is November ninth against Alabama and kick-off has been set for 6:30. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will look to shake off a career-high three interception performance in last Saturday’s loss to Texas A-and-M…

Cut 25 (15) “…front us”

If the Tigers can win their final four regular season games that could be enough to get into the College Football Playoffs.

The Saints are working to correct the mistakes that have led to a six-game losing streak. Coach Dennis Allen says they are looking for more consistency….

Cut 30 (09) “…knock us out”

New Orleans is at Carolina this Sunday. Allen believes Derek Carr will be able to play this Sunday.

The Ragin Cajuns will look to stay unbeaten in Sun Belt play tonight when U-L Lafayette takes on Texas State in San Marcos. The Cajuns are 6-and-1, 3-and-0 in conference play and they are getting consistent quarterback play from Ben Woolridge. Woolridge was named the starter after preseason camp and Coach Michael Desormeaux says he takes his job very seriously…

Cut 16 (20)   “…all down.”

Kick off is at 6:30>

Louisiana Tech plays its third and final Tuesday night game of the year tonight as they visit Sam Houston for a 7 PM kick off on ESPN U. The Bulldogs are 3-and-4, while the Bearkats are 6-and-2 and average over 200 yards rushing a game. Bulldogs linebacker Kolbe Fields…

Cut 18 (14)   “…be beat.”

6:30 LRN Newscast

The tax reform special session is scheduled to start next Wednesday, and Governor Jeff Landry’s plan focuses on tax cuts, income tax reductions, and increased take-home pay. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Governor Landry and state economic Development officials are in South Korea. According to the governor’s office the delegation is there to cultivate business and diplomatic ties describing South Korea as one of the state’s most important trading partners and foreign direct investors.

We’re learning new information on a deadly shooting that canceled a homecoming football game in St. Martinville last Friday night. 22-year-old Deondre Benjamin was shot dead outside the stadium where St. Martinville was set to host Erath. St. Martinville Police Chief Ricky Martin says the people involved had nothing to do with any players on either team.

Cut 10 (11) “…a third party.”

Chief Martin says the city has been installing a city-wide camera system, and that system was instrumental in capturing 22-year-old Zackyric Gardner, who’s charged with second-degree murder.

The LSU School of Nursing in New Orleans has received the National League for Nursing Award for the third time. Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing Jenna Martin says The NLN award highlights the school’s strong curriculum, which integrates cutting-edge teaching methods…

Cut 8 (12) “….TRYING TO IMPROVE”

Martin says the award enhances the school’s reputation, making it a more attract option for prospective students.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints losing streak grew to six on Sunday with an ugly 26 to 8 loss to the Chargers. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen says it’s up to the players and coaches to get back into the win column…

Dennis 4 (11) “…which ones don’t”

Allen is optimistic that starting quarterback Derek Carr will return this Sunday from an oblique injury that has sidelined him the last three games. New Orleans will be in Charlotte this Sunday to the face the lowly Panthers.

Former LSU star Jayden Daniels is the talk of the NFL as he led the Commanders to an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears. Daniels, who was playing with bruised ribs, sailed a Hail Mary pass on the final play of the game that bounced into the hands of Noah Brown for an improbable victory. The Commanders are now six and two and there’s talk about Daniels in the running for M-V-P.

Texas A-and-M quarterback Marcell Reed was named SEC co-freshman of the week for igniting a come from behind win over the LSU Tigers in College Station last Saturday. Reed completed two passes for 70 yards and rushed for 62 yards and three touchdowns. Reed came in for an ineffective Conner Weigman and it looked like the Tigers were not prepared for a running QB. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 17 (21) “…preparation.”

LSU has a couple of weeks to get ready for its next opponent as the Tigers will host Alabama on November 9th. The SEC announced that game will kick-off at 6:30.

For the second straight week, Nicholls linebacker Jake Dalmado has been named Southland Defensive Player of the Week. Dalmado had four sacks in the win over McNeese. Dalmado has seven sacks in his last two games.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

LSU crumbled in the 2nd half in College Station as Texas A&M outscored the Tigers 31 to 6 in the final 30 minutes on their way to a 38-23 victory. The Tigers led by 10 points at halftime, but Garrett Nussmeier threw three interceptions in the second half as the Tigers could not run the football. Coach Brian Kelly says 24 yards rushing will not cut it…

Cut 16 (14)   “…has to.”

LSU will have a couple more weeks to work on the running game as the Tigers have this Saturday off and then they’ll host Alabama on November 9th.

 

ULM’s loss on Saturday to South Alabama means the Ragin Cajuns are alone in first place in the Sun Belt West. U-L Lafayette is at Texas State tomorrow, and ULM visits Marshall on Saturday.

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It was a dismal performance by the Saints on Sunday as New Orleans lost to the Chargers 26 to 8 in Los Angeles. Spencer Rattler completed 12 out of 24 passes for 156 yards and no touchdowns before he was benched in favor of Jake Haener, who completed 9 of 17 for 122 yards. After the game, Rattler took his benching in stride.

Cut 20 (14) “…win the game.”

The Saints fall to 2-and-6 on the season and are in Charlotte next week to face the Carolina Panthers, who they beat in Week 1 in the Superdome.

 

Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston threw three touchdown passes as he led the Browns to a come-from-behind win over the Ravens. And the sports world is buzzing over Jayden Daniels Hail Mary throw to beat the Chicago Bears.