11:30 LRN Newscast

Orleans Parish D-A Jason Williams is grateful he and his 78-year-old mother were not injured after being carjacked in the Lower Garden District Monday night. Williams says it all happened in a matter of seconds.
Cut 3 (08) “far worse.”
New Orleans Police have yet to arrest the individuals responsible for the carjacking.

A new CyberSecurity Operations Center has opened on the LSU campus that will train students how to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley says the center will help strengthen cybersecurity statewide and build a homegrown cyber workforce.
Cut 14 (12) “…world experience”
In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training.

LSU-Alexandria now has the opportunity to provide students with training to become a dental hygienist. Interim head of LSU School of Dentistry, Wilton Guillory credits state funding for helping to establish a dental hygiene pathway at L-S-U-A…
cut 8 (10) “…fruition”
Six students will be selected into the program each year.

Saturday is not your regular non-conference game in Tiger Stadium. It’s the first time LSU will host a U.S. Service Academy School. Kick off between the Tigers and Army is at 6:30 and LSU Coach Brian Kelly says his team has the ultimate respect for the Black Knights…
cut 11 (10) “…our country”
Army is two-and-four on the season.

10:30 LRN Newscast October 20

Tight end Foster Moreau is putting the blame on himself for the Saints not winning last night. Moreau dropped a touchdown pass that could have tied the game with less than 30 seconds to go, instead, New Orleans lost to Jacksonville 31-24. The former LSU Tiger feels awful…

Cut 9 (06) “…one play”   (2x)

The Saints battled back from a 15-point deficit to have a chance to tie the game in the final seconds.

New Orleans Children’s Hospital has been ranked 32nd among the country’s best-specialized hospitals for pediatrics for the third year in a row by Newsweek. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Kline says the rankings reflect their ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of care for children across the region.…

Cut 6 (05) “…it all.”

The hospital was also ranked 60th among the world’s best pediatric hospitals.

The race to be the state’s next Attorney General is down to two females, Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU board of supervisors is meeting this morning to approve a new contract for Baseball Coach Jay Johnson. The new contract will make Johnson the second highest-paid baseball coach in the country earning $12.5 million. Last season he led the Tigers baseball program to a national championship.

9:30 LRN Newscast October 20

LSU announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art CyberSecurity Operations Center that will prepare students to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley…

Cut 16 (12) “…this program.”

In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training as professional cyber analysts to operate the SOC.

Students can enroll in the first dental hygiene program in Central Louisiana through a new program offered by LSU-Alexandria and LSU Health New Orleans. Wilton Guillory Interim Head of LSU School of Dentistry says upon graduation, the four-year program will allow students to work closely with dentists.

Cut 7 (13) “…the state.”

Newsweek ranks Children’s Hospital in New Orleans as the 32nd best-specialized hospital for pediatrics in the United States and 60th in the world. Colleen Crain has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

50-year-old Judson Eldridge, a professor at LSU Eunice has been arrested for rape and cyberstalking. Authorities say a female victim said Eldridge invited her to his apartment where he allegedly put something in her drink. The victim said when she woke up she was being raped. Eldridge has been placed on administrative leave.

8:30 LRN Newscast

Three statewide offices will have to be decided on November 18th, including the attorney general’s race. Republican Liz Murrill is the state’s Soliticor General, under current A-G Jeff Landry who will move into the governor’s mansion next year. Murrill says she has several lawsuits pending against the Biden Administration and having Landry as governor will make their cases stronger…
cut 12 (10) “>…for me”
But Murrill’s opponent, Lindsey Cheek says with a hard line Republican taking over as governor, it would be good to have a Democrat as the state’s next A-G…
cut 13 (12) “…of Louisiana”
The election is November 18th.

For the third year in a row, Newsweek ranks Children’s Hospital New Orleans as one of the best in the world for pedicatric care. Newsweek’s 2024 rankings has Children’s Hospital New Orleans as the 32nd best in the U-S for pediatrics and 60th in the world. Children’s Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Mark Kline says children who need specialized care in Louisiana should come to their hospital…
cut 5 (08) “…medical care”

Tight end Foster Moreau is putting the blame on himself for the Saints not winning last night. Moreau dropped a touchdown pass that could have tied the game, instead New Orleans lost to Jacksonville 31-24. The former LSU Tiger feels awful..
cut 21 (06) “…one play” (2x)
New Orleans has now lost two in a row and they are 3-and-4 on the season.

7:30 LRN Newscast

Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek are in a run-off seeking to become the state’s first female Attorney General. Murrill won the primary, receiving 45-percent of the vote. She has spent the last six years as the state’s Solicitor General, defending Louisiana and its laws in federal and state court
Cut 10 (12) “…our state”
Based on the last campaign finance report filed, Murrill had nearly a million dollars in campaign cash on hand. Cheek, an attorney from New Orleans, only had about 100-thousand dollars, but says that will not stop her from getting her message out…
Cut 11 (11) “…in November”
Election Day is November 18th.

LSU has opened a Cybersecurity Operations Center where students will be trained how to counter cybersecurity attacks. LSU chief information officer Craig Woolley says the Security Operations Center will also provide cybersecurity protection to other universities and colleges in the state…
cut 15 (12) “…they’re events”
Last spring Southeastern Louisiana was hit with a cyber attack that crippled the campus’ computer system and network.

LSU-Alexandria now has the opportunity to provide students with training to become a dental hygienist. Interim head of LSU School of Dentistry, Wilton Guillory credits state funding for helping to establish a dental hygiene pathway at L-S-U-A…
cut 8 (10) “…fruition”
Six students will be selected into the program each year.

6:30 LRN Newscast

Tough loss for the Saints last night as they dropped to 3-4 on the season with a 31-24 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. New Orleans was down 24-9 entering the fourth quarter, but came back to tie it at 24 all. Jacksonville took a 31-24 lead with three minutes left and New Orleans failed to score a game-tying touchdown despite getting inside the ten-yard line.

LSU has opened a Cybersecurity Operations Center that will train students to fight cyberattacks….
Cut 3 (33) …I’m Teiko Foxx.”

For the 3rd year in a row, Children’s Hospital New Orleans has been recognized by Newsweek, ranked among the World’s Best specialized hospitals for pediatrics. Ranked number 32 in the US and number 60 internationally, Children’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mark Kline is thankful for the recognition…
Cut 4 (07) “…Gulf South.”
Children’s New Orleans has several specialties ranked in the top 40, including its oncology program which is ranked 23rd.

Students in central Louisiana can now learn how to be a dental hygienist through a new program being offered by LSU-Alexandria. Interim Head of the LSU School of Dentistry Wilton Guillory says they are working with LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry to provide the training…
cut 9 (12) “….Jackson Street”
Six students will be selected each year

5:30 LRN Newscast

On his monthly radio call-in show, Governor John Bel Edwards told the story of when former President Donald Trump asked him to change parties and become a Republican. Edwards says the discussion occurred in New Jersey…
Cut 3 (14) “in re-election”
Edwards says he politely declined the offer to join the GOP.

Netflix subscribers get ready for another price hike. The streaming giant has increased prices on its plans by nearly 11 percent. Haggai Davis host of the Tech Gumbo podcast says subscriptions increased by 8.8 million during the third quarter, so Netflix knows the demand is there…
Cut 6 (11) “…we charge.”

A new CyberSecurity Operations Center has opened on the LSU campus that will train students how to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley says the center will help strengthen cybersecurity statewide and build a homegrown cyber workforce.
Cut 14 (12) “…world experience”
In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training as professional cyber analysts.

LSU-Alexandria and LSU Health New Orleans have launched the first dental hygiene program in Central Louisiana. Wilton Guillory Interim Head of LSU School of Dentistry says upon graduation, the four-year program will allow students to work closely with dentists.
Cut 7 (13) “…the state.”
Six students will be selected each year.

4:30 PM Newscast

New Orleans Police have not yet made an arrest in Monday’s carjacking of the Orleans Parish District Attorney. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says another person was carjacked a few blocks away less than 30 minutes later. And at this point they are hesitant to release many details of the investigation…

Cut 13 (09) “…the investigation”

 

 

Thibodaux Police arrest a 13-year-old for firing a gun multiple times outside the stadium where Thibodaux High was playing Hahnville in football. Dempster says the shooting occurred after a fight between two groups of juveniles in the parking lot of the stadium. Lt. Clint Dempster says once that fight broke up and some of the individuals left the area, gun shots rang out

Cut 10 (09) “…school grounds”

 

Governor John Bel Edwards says Former President Trump asked him to become a republican as Edwards was approaching the end of his first term. Edwards says Trump told him he would not have to change any of his positions on political issues, but the governor says he politely declined the offer to join the GOP…

Cut 4 (07) “. in doing”

 

Netflix has increased the cost of its subscription plans by 11 percent to cut down on password sharing. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx”  

3:30 PM Newscast

Governor John Bel Edwards says he was approached by Donald Trump when he was president about switching to the Republican Party. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

 

New Orleans Police have yet to make an arrest in the carjacking of the Orleans Parish District Attorney. Jason Williams and his 78-year-old mother were forced out of their vehicle by gunpoint by two masked men on Monday night in the Lower Garden District. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says the investigation remains active…

Cut 12 (09) “..carjacking”  

 

Thibodaux Police arrest a 13-year-old firing a gun multiple times as  Thibodaux High was playing Hahnville in football. The sound of gunshots sent fans, cheerleaders and players running for safety. Lt. Clint Dempster says they’ve been looking for the gunman since the October sixth game

Cut 9 (11) “…13-year-old” 

 

The basic Netflix plan which is no longer available to new customers at $9.99 is now $11.99. Its premium plan is $22.99 up by three dollars. A manager at general informatics Haggai Davis does not believe consumers are as concerned by the up cost of ad-free streaming services.

Cut 7 (12) “…without advertising.” 

2:30 PM Newscast

A 13 year old juvenile is currently incarcerated at the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Center charged with firing a gun multiple times in the stadium parking lot while Thibodaux High was playing Hahnville in football. Lt. Clint Dempster says they are glad an arrest has been made in this case…

Cut 11 (11) “…the suspect”

 

New Orleans Police have yet to make an arrest in Monday’s carjacking of the Orleans Parish District Attorney. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says another person was carjacked a few blocks away less than 30 minutes later. Lubrano says at this point they are hesitant to release many details of the investigation…

Cut 13 (09) “…the investigation”

 

 

John Bel Edwards’ decision not to switch parties before his second run for office led to then President Trump campaigning against Edwards as the former president backed the Republican in the 2019 runoff, Eddie Rispone. Because of Trump’s influence, the governor believes  his re-election win was more impressive than when he defeated Republican David Vitter in 2015….

Cut 5 (10) “ ..to win”  

 

Unlike other streaming services like Disney, Warner Brothers, Discovery, and others, Netflix has not raised prices over the last year until now. If prices continue to increase, A manager of General Informatics in Baton Rouge, Haggai Davis, says more price-conscious subscribers may have to choose between streaming services and pricey cable bundles.

Cut 8 (11) “… cable anymore.”