1:30 PM Newscast

On his monthly radio call-in show, Governor John Bel Edwards told the story of when Donald Trump asked him to change parties and become a Republican. Edwards says the discussion occurred in New Jersey towards the end of Edwards’ first term…

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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…

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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

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

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12:30 PM Newscast

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

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Thibodaux Police arrest a 13-year-old for 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

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If you are a Netflix subscriber, get ready for another price hike. The streaming giant increased prices on its plans by nearly 11 percent in an effort to crack down on password sharing. General Informatics Senior Customer Success Manager Haggai Davis says subscribership increased to 8.8 million driven by its move to start charging an extra fee.

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The Saints will face the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight in Thursday night football. New Orleans’ offense better look out as the Jags lead the NFL with 15 takeaways. Coach Dennis Allen on the Jacksonville defense…

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The Saints starting offensive tackles will not play…Ryan Ramczyk and James Hurst are out with injuries.

11:30 LRN Newscast October 19

New Orleans Police have arrested 29-year-old Joseph Washington Senior for killing his three young children in a house fire Wednesday morning. Interim NOPD Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick…

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The children killed in the domestic violence incident range from three to eight years old. Kirkpatrick Washington’s vehicle was found partially submerged in the Mississippi River by Gretna Police.

State health officials say the two new updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that target the XBB variant are now available at some parish health units. State Health Officer Joe Kanter…

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Ochsner Health and Team Gleason are improving research to enhance health care for people living with ALS and other neurological diseases. Colleen Crain has the details…

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A 13-year-old juvenile of Thibodaux has been arrested in connection to a shooting outside the stadium at the Thibodaux High School football game nearly two weeks ago. Authorities say gunshots rang out during a fight between two groups of minors. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

10:30 LRN Newscast October 19

Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly radio talk show he will make the transition for Governor-Elect Jeff Landry a smooth one. While Edwards and Landry have not seen eye to eye on several political issues, Governor Edwards says he wants Landry to succeed…

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Edwards is hopeful the Republican from St. Martinville will consider everyone’s interests.

Ochsner Health and Team Gleason have teamed up to improve research and quality of life for people who suffer from ALS and other neurological diseases including Parkinson’s and stroke. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler…

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29-year-old Joseph Washington Senior, accused of setting his home on fire and killing his three children in New Orleans is in police custody. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says they tracked down Washington Wednesday morning after he leaped from an I-610 overpass in an effort to get away from the cops…

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The children’s mother told police that Washington was threatening to set their house on fire but she was not home at the time.

The Jacksonville Jaguars visit New Orleans to play the Saints tonight in Thursday night football.  Linebacker Demario Davis will be a game-time decision with a knee injury. Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence is also questionable with a knee injury, but Coach Dennis Allen…

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9:30 am Newscast

Democrat John Bel Edwards is promising a smooth and robust transition as Republican Governor-Elect Jeff Landry prepares to take over as the state’s highest elected official.  As for their political differences…

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A 29 year old father is in custody accused of setting fire to his home, and killing his three children. We’re told the children’s mother was not home at the time. Interim NOPD Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says she’s tried to reach the distraught mother but has only been able to reach her voicemail.

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The children killed in this domestic violence incident range from three to eight years old

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Doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some parish health units. They’re available for anyone six months and older, especially those with underlying health conditions. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says cases and hospitalizations have in the Bayou State recently.

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Ochsner is set to break ground on a new Neuroscience Center…as they team up with Team Gleason to improve lives and research. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler says, the Gleason Assistive Technology Lab will be important part of the center…

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8:30 am Newscast

A father suspected of setting fire to his home in New Orleans and killing his three children inside the house is in police custody. 29-year-old Joseph Washington Senior was arrested yesterday morning. The children killed in this domestic violence incident range from three to eight years old.Interim NOPD Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says it’s a senseless crime..

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Doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some parish health units which adds to the supply already available at pharmacies and other locations statewide. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says most health insurance plans will cover COVID-19 vaccines. He points out the vaccine will be updated regularly.

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Team Gleason and Ochsner Health are teaming up to bring advances to those living with ALS and other neurological diseases. Heres Colleen Crain …

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The Saints will face Jacksonville tonight in Thursday night football. Coach Dennis Allen on the Jacksonville defense.

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7:30 am Newscast

Ochsner Health and Team Gleason are teaming up and will break ground soon on a new Neuroscience Center in New Orleans. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler says The Robert J and Debra H Patrick Neuroscience Center will house several disciplines to care for those living with neurological diseases

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Doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some parish health units which adds to the supply already available at pharmacies and other locations statewide. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says the updated shots target the XBB variant.

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The new vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna received the green light from FDA and CDC last month.

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A Tuesday night house fire kills three children in New Orleans and their father has been charged in their murder. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Saints will face the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight in Thursday night football. New Orleans’ offense will have to watch out as the Jags lead the NFL with 15 takeaways. Kick off is set for 7:15.

6:30 am Newscast

Updated COVID vaccines  are now available at parish health units. Here’s Teiko Foxx

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Ochsner Health and Team Gleason are teaming up and will soon break ground on a new neuroscience center in New Orleans. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler says it will be the only one of its kind between Houston and Atlanta…

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Democrat John Bel Edwards promised a smooth and robust transition as Republican Governor-Elect Jeff Landry prepares to take over as the state’s highest elected official. Edwards and Landry have disagreed politically several times, but the current governor wants the next governor to succeed…

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A father suspected of setting fire to his home in New Orleans and killing his three children inside the house is in police custody. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says they tracked down 29-year-old Joseph Washington Senior Wednesday morning after he leapt from an I-610 overpass in an effort to get away from the cops…

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5:30 LRN Newscast

A father suspected of setting fire to his home in New Orleans and killing his three children inside the house is in police custody. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says they tracked down Joseph Washington Senior late Wednesday morning after he leapt from an I-610 overpass in an effort to get away from the cops…

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The children’s mother told police that Washington was threatening to set their house on fire. She was not at home at the time.

When Republican Jeff Landry takes over as Louisiana’s 57th governor in January, the National Federation of Independent Business hopes he’ll urge lawmakers to cut taxes. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says tax reductions would really benefit small businesses and their employees…

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The Louisiana Democratic Party is no longer a legitimate opposition party to the majority Republican Party, according to Dillard University Political Science Professor Robert Collins. He says voter turnout for the gubernatorial election was nearly 30 percent lower than it was four years ago.

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Political reporter Tyler Bridges with The Advocate is predicting Metairie Republican Cameron Henry will be elected the next Louisiana Senate President. Bridges says Governor-elect Jeff Landry and Henry have a good relationship politically…

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4:30 PM Newscast

Neighbors are in shock after an overnight fire allegedly intentionally set by their father, took the life of three young children. New Orleans Police arrested the children’s father, 29-year-old Joseph Washington. Authorities earlier found the accused’s car in the Mississippi River near Gretna. The incident is being called a domestic violence situation and is currently being investigated as a triple homicide. According to investigators, the mother of the three children called 911 five minutes before midnight stating that their father intended to burn the house down. Shortly afterward, another call came in about a house fire at that location.

An official vote will take place when a new Senate is sworn in on January 8th. But the Advocate’s Tyler Bridges says the Senate has already come to an agreement and Cameron Henry will be their Senate President…

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Only 24 percent of Louisiana’s black registered voters showed up to the polls in Saturday’s primary compared to 72 percent of white voters. Collins believes the Democratic Party needs to rebuild with new leadership.

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The National Federation of Independent Business is optimistic tax cuts will occur during Governor Elect Jeff Landry’s administration. Jeff Palermo has the story….

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