4:45 LRN Sportscast

New Orleans’ defense forced three fumbles and intercepted two passes against the New York Giants in their 26-14 win on Sunday. Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry intercepted quarterback Jaxson Dart twice and says the unit takes a lot of pride in taking the ball from opposing offenses.

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Saints fans at Sunday’s game at the Superdome were excited to see their team pull off their first win since December of 2024 and their first of the 2025 season. – a 26-14 come-from-behind win over the New York Giants.

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New Orleans looks to ride its momentum as they host the New England Patriots on Sunday at noon.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is a go for Saturday’s game against South Carolina. Kelly says Nussmeier used the bye week to get more mental reps without having to put any pressure on his ab.

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LSU right tackle Weston Davis will make his return against South Carolina after breaking his nose and receiving a concussion in pregame warmups at Ole Miss.

Running back Caden Durham is also going to be back this week after missing the Ole Miss game due to a high ankle sprain.

Kelly listed wide receiver Aaron Anderson as probable after he has been dealing with a toe, hip and knee injury that forced him to exit the Ole Miss game.

Redshirt sophomore left guard Paul Mubenga is questionable for the South Carolina game as he is still dealing with an ankle injury that he suffered against Ole Miss.

4:30 PM LRN Newscast

A train collision in Shreveport claimed the lives of two people and a dog Monday morning. SPD says a preliminary investigation shows that a Nissan SUV was hit on the drivers side by a Kansas City Southern freight train around 2:00 am when the driver of the SUV ignored flashing warning lights and went around the lowered warning arm. A passenger who said he was in the front passenger’s seat was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The attorney for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence shows he was not responsible for a fatal crash last December in Thibodaux. On HTV-10 News Friday, Matthew Ory says body camera footage shows Lacy’s vehicle traveling well behind the head-on collision.

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Lacy had been charged with negligent homicide; he died by suicide just before a grand jury was to hear the evidence.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they received 13-hundred applications for the 2025 Black Bear Hunting Lottery. LDWF black bear biologist John Hanks says the 2024 hunt drew 973 applications. He says interest was higher this year, because more of the state is open to bear hunting during a two week long season in December…

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LSU coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is a go for Saturday’s game against South Carolina. Kelly says Nussmeier used the bye week to get more mental reps without having to put any pressure on his ab.

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3:30 PM LRN Newscast

The attorney for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence and other data collected show he was not responsible for a fatal crash that occurred last December in Thibodaux. Matthew Ory made it clear during an HTV 10 interview the evidence he provided was collected by the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office and the last statement of their report, contradicts what State Police has said…

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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly has commented on the new evidence released over the weekend

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Another company announces plans to invest in Lafayette. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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For Saints fans, the start of this season, along with the end of last season, seemed like a long, national nightmare. The Saints ended an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season with a 26-14 win over the Giants. Not only is it Kellen Moore’s first win as an NFL head coach – but it’s also Spencer Rattler’s first win as an NFL starting quarterback in 11 tries. Fans were thrilled for the former South Carolina Gamecock.

Cut 4 (09) “…get a win.”

The Saints will try to make it two in a row this Sunday at the Superdome against New England.

2:30 PM LRN Newscast

Another company announces an investment in Lafayette. Baton Rouge-based electrical contractor MMR announces that it’s expanding its footprint in Louisiana by investing in a new assembly plant in Lafayette. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says it’s a huge win for both Lafayette and the state.

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The Saints picked up their first victory on Sunday, defeating the Giants 26-14 and second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler earned his first win as a starter in the NFL after starting his career 0-10. Rattler says that he isn’t worried about the past and is focused on improving each week to help his team.

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An attorney for former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence disputes a State Police’s report that he caused a fatal crash in Lafourche Parish last December. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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UNO may soon return to the name LSUNO, the name it was known by until 1974. Originally part of the LSU System, UNO dropped the Louisiana State part of its name years before it fell under the University of Louisiana System in 2011. This year, lawmakers approved their return to the LSU System to address financial concerns and there’s move to return the name and there are mixed feelings. Some say the LSUNO name is better because of the LSU brand others UNO supports the school’s unique identity.

1:30 LRN Newscast

The attorney for the family of late LSU receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence shows that he was not responsible for a deadly crash in Thibodaux last December. Lacy was charged with negligent homicide and other charges, and he died by suicide just two days before a grand jury was to hear evidence against him. Attorney Matthew Ory says newly-surfaced body camera footage shows that Lacy was travelling well behind the vehicles involved in the deadly crash. Ory also provided evidence during an extensive interview on HTV 10 News that one of the drivers in the crash was eating Funyuns and tailgating before colliding with the other vehicle and was supposed to have been cited.

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L-S-P originally said Lacy illegally passed multiple vehicles, causing one driver to swerve to avoid his car, causing a head-on crash.

Another company announces an investment in Lafayette. Baton Rouge-based electrical contractor MMR announces that it’s investing in a new assembly plant in Lafayette to produce electrical components used in semiconductors and data centers. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says it’s the latest example of how Louisiana is becoming a technology hub for the country.

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Saints fans at yesterday’s game at the Superdome were ecstatic to see their team pull off their first win of the 2025 season – a 26-14 come-from-behind win over the New York Giants.

Cut 3 (14) “…a good win.”

The Saints will try to make it two in a row this Sunday at the Superdome against New England.

12:30 LRN Newscast

The attorney for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence shows he was not responsible for a fatal crash last December in Thibodaux. On HTV-10 News Friday, Matthew Ory says body camera footage shows Lacy’s vehicle traveling well behind the head-on collision.

Cut 8 (10) “..ever painted.”

Lacy had been charged with negligent homicide; he died by suicide just before a grand jury was to hear the evidence against him.

Today’s announcement by MMR that it’s going to build an assembly facility in Lafayette comes on the heels of Friday’s announcement by drone manufacturer DMR that it will set up shop in a facility it’s renovating in the city. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the drones will have several applications germane to Louisiana.

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For Saints fans, the start of this season, along with the end of last season, seemed like a long, national nightmare. The Saints ended an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season with a 26-14 win over the Giants. Not only is it Kellen Moore’s first win as an NFL head coach – but it’s also Spencer Rattler’s first win as an NFL starting quarterback in 11 tries. Fans were thrilled for the former South Carolina Gamecock.

Cut 4 (09) “…get a win.”

The Saints will try to make it two in a row this Sunday at the Superdome against New England.

11:30 LRN Newscast

A new report shows there are strong wage outcomes for men earning associate degrees and short-term credentials. Colleen Crain has the story.

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Attorney Matthew Ory, who represents former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, has released video evidence that he says shows Lacy was not at fault in a fatal wreck near Thibodaux last December. But State Police maintains Lacy was swerving, passing cars and his reckless operation caused the series of crash events. Lacy took his life on April 12th days before a grand jury was set to hear the evidence against him.

 

Another company announces an investment in Lafayette. Baton Rouge-based electrical contractor MMR announces that it’s expanding its footprint in Louisiana by investing in a new assembly plant in Lafayette. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says it’s a huge win for both Lafayette and the state.

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That will create 200 direct new jobs with an average annual salary of 85-thousand dollars a year, along with more than 300 indirect new jobs.

The other big announcement for Acadiana is that DMR Technologies is building a drone manufacturing facility in Lafayette which is expected to create 520 direct jobs. President of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, Mandi Mithcell…

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10:30 LRN Newscast

The state is making strides in its education attainment rate – the rate of people between the ages of 25 and 64 with a credential beyond a high school diploma. The Board of Regents says it’s close to 53-percent, with a goal of 60-percent by 2030. Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says some disparities also must be closed.

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Saints fans at yesterday’s game at the Superdome were ecstatic to see their team pull off their first win of the 2025 season – a 26-14 come-from-behind win over the New York Giants.

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The Saints will try to make it two in a row this Sunday at the Superdome against New England.

A drone manufacturing company is shifting production to Louisiana. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

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In addition, MMR Group has also announced plans to invest in a new assembly plant in Lafayette, expanding its footprint in Louisiana. That will create 200 more direct new jobs with an average annual salary of 85-thousand dollars a year, along with more than 300 indirect new jobs.

8:30 LRN Newscast

The Saints are finally in the win column for the 2025 season as New Orleans rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second quarter to beat the New York Giants 26-14. The Saints forced five turnovers and quarterback Spencer Rattler threw for 225 yards and one touchdown. Rattler lost his first ten games as a starter in the NFL…

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They’ll try again on Sunday when they host New England.

A new report from the Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette shows there’s been a significant growth in the number of certificate completers since 2010. Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says this is a positive development.

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The 150-page report shows a two-year credential has helped lower the percentage of workers between 25 and 34 who have a high school degree or less

 

A drone manufacturing company is shifting production to Louisiana. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

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Still no official announcement from the Trump administration about paying for Louisiana National Guard troops to assist local law enforcement with crime fighting. East Baton Rouge Mayor President Sid Edwards supports the idea…

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7:30 LRN Newscast

A new report on employment outcomes shows men who earned an associate degree, which may take two to three years to complete, earn higher wages in many cases than men with a bachelor’s degree, which typically takes four-years to receive.

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That’s Barry Erwin with Leaders for a Better Louisiana, who says the report released by the Blanco Policy Center has found a significant growth in the number of certificate completers since 2010.

Big economic development news for Lafayette as DMR Technologies plans to build a drone manufacturing facility in the Hub City. The company is expected to create 521 jobs. Mandi Mitchell is the president and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority…

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The Acadiana site will serve as DMR’s primary domestic production hub.

 

President Trump is likely to approve Governor Landry’s request to send National Guard troops to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Shreveport Police say two people were killed and a dog also died in a deadly crash with a train during the overnight hours. Investigators say a vehicle attempted to go around the arms of the track and collided with the train. Identities of the victims have not been released.