5:30 LRN Newscast

Just one day to go in early voting. In the Congressional races, the most competitive ones are in districts five and six, both of which are races to fill seats being vacated by their respective incumbents. While Republicans make up the lion’s share of the candidates in both of those races, Pollster John Couvillon says Democrats are almost guaranteed to get one of their candidates into the runoff in both.

Cut 5 (08) “…votes to fragment.”

LDWF is asking deer hunters to review the regulations for Chronic Wasting Disease Management zones before heading to the field. Deer Program Manager Brad Kennon says this season, hunters may place bait and supplemental feed within a CWD Management Zone from now through March 31st. Kennon says whether baiting is allowed in future seasons depends on the results of CWD sampling.

Cut 13 (11) “…positive”

With the Saints having just played the first NFL game in Paris, the Louisiana Department of Tourism has a delegation in France today to promote Louisiana as a travel destination. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the promotional tour will participate in events in Paris and Lyon.

Cut 6 (09) “…to Louisiana.”

The delegation of tourism leaders from Louisiana will conclude its trip Thursday with a trip to Milan, Italy. 

Cut 23 (04) “…nightmare is over.”

For Bryant Vincent and the ULM Warhawks, their long, national nightmare is, indeed, over. It ended Saturday when they beat Troy, 21-14, snapping a 14-game losing streak. The Warhawks scored three touchdowns in the final two-minutes and 34-seconds to break their dreadful streak. Coach Vincent was fired up after the gritty win.

Cut 11 (10) “…more proud.”

4:30 LRN Newscast

To capitalize on the Saints playing the first NFL game in Paris, the state Office of Tourism has a delegation in France today to promote Louisiana as a travel destination. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro”

The Saints did not have a successful trip to Paris, losing to the Steelers 16-10. Head coach Kellen Moore says they weren’t good enough on the ground.

Cut 9 (11)  “…to get that done.”

With early voting for the November 3 election ending tomorrow, more than 363-thousand ballots have already been cast. More than 62-thousand of them belong to no-party voters, and Democrats have outnumbered Republicans by over 13-thousand. With President Trump’s approval rating greatly underwater, John Couvillon with JMC Analytics and Polling says Republicans may be starting to sound the alarm.

Cut 4 (12) “…sure tomorrow morning.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is urging hunters that harvest deer in CWD Management Zones to drop off the head of the deer at one of their cooler locations for sampling. Deer Program Manager Brad Kennon says two new location sites for coolers have been added this year…

Cut 14 (11) “…in Avoyelles Parish”

3:30 LRN Newscast

Early voting concludes tomorrow, and the numbers look encouraging for one party. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

State Fire Marshal’s office says a 65-year-old woman and her 61-year-old brother were killed in a house fire in Livingston Parish on Saturday. The victims were found dead inside their home near the Tickfaw River, near the town of Killian. Investigators say the home did not have a working smoke alarm.

 

The Louisiana Office of Tourism has a delegation in France meeting with  European travel writers, tour operators and travel agents as they promote Louisiana as a travel destination. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says representatives from local travel and visitor bureaus from across south Louisiana are also there….

Cut 7 (11) “..Louisiana.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking deer hunters to review the regulations for Chronic Wasting Disease Management zones before heading to the field. Deer Program Manager, Brad Kennon, says CWD Management Zones are smaller this year…

Cut 12 (09) “..known positive ‘

There are four CWD management zones, located in northeast and central Louisiana.

2:30 LRN Newscast

Early voting wraps up tomorrow, with Election Day a week from tomorrow. In the first five days of early voting, more than 363-thousand voters have cast ballots, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by more than 13-thousand. John Couvillon with JMC Analytics and Polling says he expects the Democratic lead to increase between now and the end of early voting.

Cut 3 (13) “…maybe even today.”

State and local tourism officials are in France for a multi-city marketing and sales mission that’s promoting the Bayou State as an international travel destination. The trip will conclude on Thursday in Milan, Italy. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the group will look to capture the attention of a growing Italian traveling market…

Cut 8 (08) “…as well”

The tourism officials are meeting with influential European travel writers, tour operators and travel agents.

 

It was a successful return to the field for LSU’s star tight end Trey’Dez Green in the Tigers 38-17 win over Auburn. In Green’s first game since week three, he caught five passes for 50 yards and one touchdown. Coach Lane Kiffin says it was great to have Green back, but got him out of the game early because of how Auburn was trying to bring down the six-foot-seven pass catcher.

Cut 10 (12) “…took him out.”

15th ranked LSU has this Saturday off and will play 10th ranked Alabama at 2:30 on November seventh.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reminding deer hunters that they may place bait and supplemental feed within a CWD Management zone until March 31st. Deer Program Manager Brad Kennon says whether baiting is allowed in future seasons depends on the results of CWD sampling…

Cut 13 (11) “….positive”

The CWD sampling goal is 145 samples, which would be deer heads, for each CWD Management Zone

1:30 LRN Newscast

Early voting concludes tomorrow and so far Registered Democrats have turned in more ballots than Republicans. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling is predicting a Democrat will make the runoff in the fifth and sixth Congressional district races…

Cut 5 (08) “…votes to fragment”

Couvillon is still predicting that Republican Julia Letlow will beat Democrat Jamie Davis in the U-S Senate race.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism has a delegation in France meeting with  European travel writers, tour operators and travel agents as they promote Louisiana as a travel destination. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says representatives from local travel and visitor bureaus from across south Louisiana are also there….

Cut 7 (11) “..Louisiana.”

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been named SEC Offensive Player of the week as he accounted for 432 yards and four touchdowns in the Tigers 38-17 win over Auburn. Leavitt and the Tigers showed the composure needed to win on the road…

Cut 16 (19) “…of the year.”

LSU’s next game is November seventh versus Alabama and kick-off is at 2:30 in Tiger Stadium.

ULM’s 14-game losing streak ended on Saturday as the Warhawks scored three touchdowns in the final two-minutes and 34-seconds to upset Troy 21-14. Coach Bryant Vincent was fired up after the gritty win…

Cut 11 (10) “…more proud”

The one and six Warhawks return home to host Southern Miss this Saturday.

12:30 LRN Newscast

Early voting for the November third election ends tomorrow. According to the Secretary of State’s Office more than 363 thousand ballots have been cast. Registered Democratic voters have been more eager to vote, as they outnumber Republican voters by 12 thousand. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling wonders if we’ll see Republican voters make their way to early voting locations today and tomorrow…

Cut  4 (12) “…tomorrow morning”

With the Saints having just played the first NFL game in Paris, the Louisiana Department of Tourism has a delegation in France today to promote Louisiana as a travel destination. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the promotional tour will participate in events in Paris and Lyon…

Cut 6 (09) “…to Louisiana.”

 

A frustrating Sunday morning for Saints fans as they watch their team lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers 16 to 10 in the first ever NFL game in Paris. New Orleans rushed for just 18 yards. Second-year head coach Kellen Moore knows that’s not good enough…

Cut 9 (11)  “…to get that done.”

The Saints have a bye this week and will look at ways on how they can get their ground game going.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is urging hunters that harvest deer in CWD Management Zones to drop off the head of the deer at one of their cooler locations for sampling. Deer Program Manager Brad Kennon says two new location sites for coolers have been added this year…

Cut 14 (11) “…in Avoyelles Parish”

11:30 LRN Newscast

Early voting resumes today and wraps up tomorrow, with Election Day a week from tomorrow. In the first five days of early voting, more than 363-thousand voters have cast ballots, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans by more than 13-thousand. John Couvillon with JMC Analytics and Polling says he expects the Democratic lead to increase between now and the end of early voting.

Cut 3 (13) “…maybe even today.”

A new Planned Parenthood Health Center has opened in New Orleans after the previous one closed in 2025. While most people equate Planned Parenthood with women patients, Planned Parenthood Great Plains President and CEO Emily Wales says clinics can also perform vasectomies.

Cut 6 (06) “…give us a call.”

It was a successful return to the field for LSU’s star tight end Trey’Dez Green in the Tigers 38-17 win over Auburn. In Green’s first game since week three, he caught five passes for 50 yards and one touchdown. Coach Lane Kiffin says it was great to have Green back, but got him out of the game early because of how Auburn was trying to bring down the six-foot-seven pass catcher.

Cut 10 (12) “…took him out.” 

Not such a successful time for the Saints in Paris, though, as they lost to the Steelers, 16-10. Tyler Shough threw for 278 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and he believes they are close to stringing some good games together.

Cut 15 (13) “…playoff football.”

10:30 LRN Newscast

Saints fans are down on the Black and Gold after losing to Pittsburgh 16-10 in Paris, but the players are maintaining a positive attitude. Linebacker Kaden Elliss…

Cut 14 (10) “…keep working.”

The Saints offense struggled to run the football against the Steelers. Just 18 yards on 17 carries.

A Planned Parenthood facility has re-opened in Louisiana. It’s located in New Orleans and President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, Emily Wales, says the health center offers a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services, including birth control and emergency contraception, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and cancer screenings. She says state law prohibits them from performing abortions…

Cut 5 (07) “…types of care.”

 

A survey of truckers finds high fuel prices are the industry’s biggest concern nationally. But in Louisiana, truckers are more concerned about lawsuit abuse and insurance.

Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting where a Cameron Parish Sheriff’s deputy shot a kidnapping suspect on Louisiana Highway 27 on Friday night. L-S-P says female passenger attempted to exit, the male suspect tried to prevent her from  leaving then, the suspect’s vehicle moved towards the deputy which led to the officer shooting the male subject who is now in the hospital in stable condition.

9:30 LRN Newscast October 6

The November third midterm election is next week as Republicans are trying to maintain power in the House and Senate…

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

There are two more days of early voting left, today and tomorrow. According to the Secretary of State’s Office more than 363-thousand ballots have been cast. Registered Democratic voters have been more eager to vote, as they outnumber Republican voters by 12-thousand.

 

A new Planned Parenthood Health Center has opened in New Orleans after the previous one closed in 2025. President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, Emily Wales says the facility on 46-24 South Claiborne Avenue is the only Planned Parenthood location in Louisiana…

Cut 4 (10) “…in the state.”

Wales says the Health Center is offering a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services, including birth control and emergency contraception, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and cancer screenings.

LSU heads into its bye week with a six and two record and ranked 15th in the AP poll. The Tigers easily defeated Auburn in a game that marked the return of star tight end Trey’Dez Green. Coach Lane Kiffin hopes star linebacker Whit Weeks can return from injury for the stretch run…

Cut 18 (16) “…really good”

8:30 LRN Newscast

Two more days left in early voting for the November third election and for Democrats to pull off the upset in the U-S Senate Race, they need a strong turnout among Black voters in Orleans Parish to vote for Jamie Davis. Chief Strategist Sherice Janaye Nelson says in the early going, New Orleans voters were outclassed by their heavily-Republican neighbors across Lake Pontchartrain…

Cut 11 (10) “…cannot stand”

But Republicans remain confident Julia Letlow will win by a comfortable margin over Jamie Davis. Executive Director of the State Republican Party, Cory Dennis, says the issues Democrats support do not match Louisiana values…

Cut 13 (11) “..stark difference”

 

The Louisiana Motor Transport Association has released its rankings of biggest concerns among the trucking industry. Executive Director Renee Amar says ranking number one is lawsuit abuse, number two is insurance cost and availability and number three is fuel prices. Amar says the high price of fuel has been particularly hard on the small trucking companies…

Cut 9 (11) “…close down shop”

Number four on the list is driver shortage.

LSU’s Sam Leavitt is playing like one of the top quarterbacks in the country as he threw for a career-high 387 yards and three touchdowns in the convincing win over Auburn 38 to 17. Leavitt is looking very comfortable in the offense…

Cut 17 (16) “…like that”

LSU is 6-and-2 overall ranked 15th in the AP Poll.