7:30 LRN Newscast

Just two more days left in early voting for the November third election. Democrats and Republicans are urging their voters to make their voices  heard. The Louisiana Democratic Party believes Jamie Davis can pull off the upset in the U-S Senate race. Chief Strategist Sherice Janaye Nelson says with most of the state heavily Republican, the road to victory for any statewide Democratic candidate will always run through New Orleans…

Cut 10 (07) “…this city.”

Executive Director of the state Republican Party, Cory Dennis, says Julia Letlow is the right choice for Louisiana…

Cut 12 (07) “…here in Louisiana.”

Data from the Secretary of State’s office shows 363-thousand people have cast their ballots during the early voting period. Black voters make up 34-percent of the vote as Black voter turnout has surpassed totals from the 2022 midterm elections.

 

Louisiana truckers rank lawsuit abuse and insurance costs as the top concerns for 2026. Louisiana Motor Transport Association executive director Renee Amar says while truckers across the country are more concerned about fuel prices, Louisiana trucking companies are  fighting a different battle…

Cut 8 (09) “…sue, sue sue.”

Another disappointing performance by the Black and Gold as the Saints rushed only 18 yards in a 16 to 10 loss to Pittsburgh in Paris. New Orleans falls to two and five, but Quarterback Tyler Shough believes they are not that far off from being a good team…

Cut 15 (13) “…playoff football”

Thanksfully for the Saints, no team in the NFC South has a winning record.

6:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana truckers rank lawsuit abuse and insurance costs over the high price of fuel as their top concerns for 2026. Louisiana Motor Transport Association executive director Renee Amar says while state lawmakers have passed reforms to improve the property and the private auto insurance markets, commercial auto insurance rates have not been addressed..

Cut 7 (11) “…commerical policy.”

She says this should send a clear message to lawmakers Louisiana’s legal climate continues to put local trucking companies at a disadvantage.

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.”

New Orleans is two and five heading into the bye week .

 

Planned Parenthood is back in Louisiana as they’ve reopened a facility in New Orleans after closing their previous one last year. Jeanne Burns has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

The unemployment rate in Richland Parish, which is where construction is underway on Meta’s 50-billion dollar A-I data center, is down to 4.4 percent. It was 5.2 percent in March.

 

And daily nonstop flights from Chicago to Shreveport Regional Airport are  now available.

11:30 AM LRN Newscast

There will not be a debate involving the two candidates for U-S Senate.  Andrew Greenstein explains.

Cut 1 (37) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Early voting continues now through Tuesday, but  not on Sunday.  Election day itself is Tuesday, November 3rd.  For details on what’s on your ballot go to geauxvot.com.  That’s G-E-A-U-X vote.com.

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Legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown has passed away at the age of 90. Brown led the Tigers for 25 years, making two Final Four appearances and winning four SEC championships. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he was an advocate for basketball across the state.

Cut 12 (12) “…in a movie. ‘

The Acadiana Card Show is happening today at the Heymann Center in Lafayette. The inaugural event in August brought more than 22-hundred collectors from the Gulf South to Acadiana. Cofounder Cody Bergeron says they knew Acadiana needed something like this and the turnout in August was more than they expected…

Cut 9 (08)  “…and more.”

The show runs through 4 this afternoon. Admission is five dollars, kids 12 and under get in for free.

10:30 AM LRN Newscast

LSU has lost another legend. Former basketball coach Dale Brown passed away at the age of 90. Kace Kieschnick reports…

Cut 2 (45) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

LSU football is on the road at Auburn with kick off set for 11 this morning.  Louisiana Tech’s Homecoming game is this afternoon at four as they take on Old Dominion.
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The Sunday morning matchup between the Saints and the Steelers kicks off at 8:30 tomorrow in Paris.  Pittsburgh ranks seventh in the NFL in total defense.  They have not given up more than 28 points in a game all year. Saints head coach Kellen Moore says the Steelers always have a tough defense.

Cut 4 (11) “…sound football.”

The Acadiana Card Show is happening today at the Lafayette’s Heymann Cente. The inaugural event brought in more than 22-hundred collectors from the Gulf South back in August. Cofounder Cody Bergeron says that first show brought together people from all over, both long-time collectors and…

Cut 10 (11) “…they’re friends.”

The show runs through 4 this afternoon.

9:30 AM LRN Newscast

There will not be a debate involving the two candidates for U-S Senate.  Andrew Greenstein explains.

Cut 1 (37) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Early voting continues now through Tuesday, but not on Sunday.  Election day itself is Tuesday, November 3rd.  For details on what’s on your ballot go to geauxvot.com.  That’s G-E-A-U-X vote.com.

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Legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown has passed away at the age of 90. Brown led the Tigers for 25 years, making two Final Four appearances and winning four SEC championships. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he was an advocate for basketball across the state.

Cut 12 (12) “…in a movie. ‘

The Acadiana Card Show is happening today at the Heymann Center in Lafayette. The inaugural event in August brought inmore than 22-hundred collectors from the Gulf South to Acadiana. Cofounder Cody Bergeron says they knew Acadiana needed something like this and the turnout in August was more than they expected…

Cut 9 (08)  “…and more.”

The show runs through this afternoon. Admission is five dollars, kids 12 and under get in for free.

8:30 AM LRN Newscast

Legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown has passed away at the age of 90. The winningest LSU basketball coach led the Tigers for 25 years, made two Final Fours and won four SEC titles. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he forever changed the program.

Cut 13 (11) “…Dale Brown did”

Early voting continues as Louisiana will have a new US Senator soon. It will be either Republican Julia Letlow or Democrat Jamie Davis. Davis has released a couple of polls that show he’s within striking distance of an upset

Cut 7 (08) “..MAGA machine.”

Letlow has called the polls that Davis paid for as “bogus.”

Cut 8 (11) “…double digits.”

Early voting ends Tuesday. Election Day is November 3rdd.
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LSU is at Auburn today with kickoff set for this morning at 11.  First-year head coach’s squad is coming off an emotional upset win over top-ranked Georgia last week. ESPN’s Peter Burns says it has not gone well for teams coming off those big wins this year.

Cut 5 (12) “…on Saturday.”

It will be the Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers tomorrow morning in Paris. It’s the last time New Orleans will have to face Aaron Rodgers, the future hall of fame quarterback is expected to retire after this season. Saints Coach Kellen Moore says Rodgers’ is a master at using his pre-snap cadence…

Cut 3 (11) “…line of scrimmage.”

Kick-off tomorrow morning at 8:30.

5:30 LRN Newscast

LSU has lost another legend. Former basketball coach Dale Brown passed away at the age of 90 today. Kace Kieschnick reports…

Cut 2 (45) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A statement from Brown’s family says we have lost the most loving and most loved man any of us has ever known.

 

LSU looks to snap an eight-game SEC road losing streak when they face Auburn on Saturday. The War Eagles are coming off an emotional upset win over top-ranked Georgia last week. SEC Network’s Peter Burns says it has not gone well for teams coming off big wins this year.

Cut 5 (12) “…on Saturday.”

Kick-off is at 11 AM.

If you are into card collecting and memorabilia, Saturday is the Acadiana Card Show from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Heymann Center in Lafayette. Co-founder Cody Bergeron says admission is five dollars, kids 12 and under get in for free…

Cut 11 (08) “….going on”

Bergeron says there will be 150 vendors and their first show in August, drew 22-hundred collectors and they expect more in attendance tomorrow.

4:30 LRN Newscast

Legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown passed away at the age of 90. The winningest coach in program history was known for his humanitarian work off the court. His foundation is dedicated to helping young people facing poverty, disabilities and broken homes. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he helped several families after Hurricane Katrina.

Cut 14 (11) “…kind of guy”   

The Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers face off on Sunday morning in Paris. It’s the last time New Orleans will have to face Aaron Rodgers; the future Hall of Fame quarterback is expected to retire after this season. Saints Coach Kellen Moore says Rodgers is a master at using his pre-snap cadence…

Cut 3 (11) “…line of scrimmage.”

The U.S. Senate race between Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis is a week-and-a-half away from being decided. Davis has released polling numbers that show him closely trailing Letlow, however, she has called the polls that Davis paid for “bogus.”

Cut 8 (11) “…double digits.”

The only poll that counts is happening now, with early voting going on through Tuesday, and Election Day a week later.

The Acadiana Card Show will be at the Heymann Center in Lafayette from 9 to 4 tomorrow. Co-founder Cody Bergeron says the first show in August brought together people from all sides of the hobby; some had been collecting for years, and others were getting back into a hobby they loved as kids…

Cut 10 (11) “…they’re friends.”

Admissions is five dollars, and kids 12 and under get in for free.

3:30 LRN Newscast

The winningest basketball coach in LSU history, Dale Brown, passed away at the age of 90 today. In 25 seasons, Brown accumulated 448 wins while at LSU and led the Tigers to ten straight tournament appearances from 1983 to 1994. Tiger Rag Editor Guilbeau says the “Master Motivator” was also a master marketer.

Cut 13 (11) “…Dale Brown did”

The LSU football team will be on the road at Auburn tomorrow. Auburn is led by South Florida transfer quarterback Byrum Brown. He threw for over three thousand yards and 28 touchdowns with only seven interceptions last year but has already matched that interception total in six games this year. ESPN’s Peter Burns says moving to the SEC is a big adjustment.

Cut 6 (12) “…just different.”

There will not be a debate involving the two candidates for U-S Senate.  Andrew Greenstein explains.

Cut 1 (37) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Early voting for the November 3 election opened on Tuesday and will continue through next Tuesday. The polls are open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Sunday, and you will need your government-issued ID to cast your ballot. More information, like early voting locations, can be found at G-E-A-U-X, Geaux-Vote-dot-com.

2:30 LRN Newscast

LSU lost another legend. Former basketball coach Dale Brown has passed away at the age of 90 today. Kace Kieschnick reports…

Cut 2 (45) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

President Trump is concerned about the Saints playing in Paris on Sunday. The president believes tomorrow will be a bad day in France as more demonstrations are expected to protest the high cost of living. Trump says the NFL could have probably postponed the game.

 

In a week and a half, Louisiana will elect a new U-S Senator, it will be either Republican Julia Letlow or Democrat Jamie Davis. Davis has released a couple of polls that show he’s within striking distance of upsetting Letlow on November third….

Cut 7 (08) “..MAGA machine.”

Letlow has called it a bogus poll, because anyone can pay for a poll that will make them look good.

If you are into card collecting and memorabilia, Saturday is the Acadiana Card Show from 9 AM and 4 PM at the Heymann Center in Lafayette. Co-founder Cody Bergeron says admission is five dollars, kids 12 and under get in for free…

Cut 11 (08) “….going on”

Bergeron says there will be 150 vendors and their first show in August, drew 22-hundred collectors and they expect more in attendance tomorrow.