8:30 AM Newscast

As the old adage goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That’s what the Better Business Bureau is saying as it warns you of a scam involving mobile home sales. Carmen Million, the president of the Better Business Bureau serving South Central Louisiana, says a seller going by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes created a fake Facebook listing using real mobile home photos, luring real would-be buyers.

Cut 4 (13) “…even in existence.”

LSU may have won its eighth national championship just a few days ago, but head coach Jay Johnson and his staff are already working on defending that title.  Glen West of 247Sports says the biggest question mark will be what the infield looks like around shortstop Stephen Milam. Some newcomers will be in the mix, but west says some returning bench players could also compete.

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The attorney general of Louisiana files a trio of lawsuits against CVS. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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U-S Senator Bill Cassidy has some good things to say about the Big Beautiful bill everyone’s talking about, as negotiations over the particulars continue.   Cassidy says the Big Beautiful Bill will make the president’s 217 tax cuts permanent and also reduces taxes on tips and overtime…

Cut 12 (13) “…on overtime.”

7:30 AM Newscast

A Facebook scam rears its ugly head in Louisiana. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry has declared today “LSU Baseball Day” in Louisiana in recognition of the Tigers’ National Championship win. SecretaryLandry encouraged everyone to wear purple and gold to help celebrate the Tigers.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed three lawsuits against CVS. One of them stems from the text message CVS sent to people on June 11th, urging them to contact their legislator and oppose House Bill 358, HB 358. That bill,which ultimately died when time ran out on the session, would have banned pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies. The tests from CVS said the bills passage would have forced it to close its stores in Louisiana. Murrill says those texts were full of misinformation.

Cut 8 (14) “…to pay more.”

In a statement, CVS says it sent the text messages in accordance with the law and because it was important for people to know about a potential disruption to its operations.

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out on the Big Beautiful Bill President Trump wants to see passed by the fourth of July. This Big Beautiful Bill will deliver the largest tax cut for working families in the nation’s history…

Cut 11 (07) “…of this magnitude.”

 

6:30 AM Newscast

LSU may have won its eighth national championship just a few days ago, but head coach Jay Johnson and his staff are already hard at work putting together next year’s roster to defend their title. Glen West of 247Sports says the Tigers are still loaded with enough talent to make another run. The centerpiece will be freshman pitcher Casan Evans.

Cut 13 (09)  “…next year.”

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says he prefers the House version of the Big Beautiful Bill over the Senate’s version because the Senate is looking at cutting Medicaid to the point that it threatens rural hospitals, and some people could lose their insurance. Cassidy says the House version freezes the Medicaid provider tax…

Cut 10 (12) “…understand that.”

The President has asked Congress to pass the Big, Beautiful Bill by July 4th.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed three lawsuits against CVS, including one that stems from text message CVS sent to people on June 11th. It urged people to contact their legislator in opposition to House Bill 358. Murrill said CVS used private patient information to send the text messages.

Cut 7 (17) “…your health care.”

Meanwhile the Better Business Bureau is warning about a Facebook scam involving mobile home sales by a seller that goes by the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes, using real mobile homes to lure buyers.  The B-B-B has received several complaints about this company. President of the Better Business Bureau serving South Central Louisiana Carmen Million, says…

Cut 5 (12) “…a red flag.”

5:30 LRN Newscast

Governor Landry signs a series of bills into law in a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette – among them is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Cut 10 (15) “…reliability and resiliency.”

Landry also signed a bill that addresses legacy lawsuits.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. She says the legislation already has the support of the House Agriculture Committee.

Cut 14 (06) “…for a vote.”

The 5th District Republican says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses.

It was a rather unusual shoplifting arrest at the grand opening of a new Tractor Supply store in Ponchatoula. Ashley Rodrigue with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was confronted by the owner for trying to leave without paying, when hooved heroes Caddy and Yella took notice.

Cut 3 (11) “…detain her.”

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs has died. Dave Nitz passed away this morning at the age of 82. Nitz called his final Tech game last year — a Bulldog baseball home game. Current broadcaster Malcolm Butler says Nitz and his signature call were a tough act to follow.

Cut 8 (13) “…Dave Nitz.”

4:30 PM LRN Newscast

Governor Landry signs a series of bills aimed at unleashing Louisiana’s coastal energy production. Among the bills Landry signed during a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette was one that addressed legacy lawsuits by encouraging parties to admit responsibility in damaging the state’s coastline and work towards remediation.

Cut 9 (10)  “…address this issue.”

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects from 12 and a half percent to six and a half percent.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow is filing legislation that would create a fund from collected tariffs to help agricultural producers impacted by global markets. She says its important farmers receive financial assistance if they lose revenue, because of a decrease in exports, higher input costs and retaliatory trade barriers imposed by foreign countries.

Cut 13 (06)  “…farmers whole.”

Letlow says an exact time on when the legislation could receive a vote on the House floor is not known.

Legendary Louisiana Tech sports broadcaster Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. Jeff Palermo reports.

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The horses of the mounted division of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office aren’t just for parades. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was met by the mounted division as she allegedly tried to leave the new Tractor Supply Store in Ponchatoula without paying for a cart full of merchandise worth over 12-hundred-dollars.

Cut 5 (11) “…is effective.”

The mounted division detained Prine until the Ponchatoula Police Department arrived.

3:30 PM LRN Newscast

The races will go on at the Fairgrounds after the Louisiana State Racing Commission held an emergency meeting in New Orleans today.  Churchill Downs had threatened to not renew its racing license unless the state provided a subsidy to cover loses Churchill Downs claimed were due to the loss of revenue from horse racing machines at Off Track sites that were deemed illegal several years ago. The State of Louisiana has not agreed to any funding, but talks are continuing. Races at the Fairgrounds, one of the nation’s oldest tracks, will run from November 20th through March 22nd.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow says her legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market has the support of the House Agriculture committee.

Cut 14 (06) “…for a vote.”

Letlow says the bill would create a dedicated fund from collected tariffs to assist farmers if they lose revenue, because of a decrease in exports, higher input costs and retaliatory trade barriers imposed by foreign countries.

Shoplifters, beware, the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office has two more heroic deputies. They weigh over one ton and pursue at over 25 miles per hour. Kace Kieschnick has more…

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The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. A native of West Virginia, Nitz arrived in Ruston in the spring of 1974 when he called his first Bulldog baseball game, an NCAA Regional matchup at old Arlington Stadium. LA Tech broadcaster Malcolm Butler says Nitz was a professional in every sport, but baseball was his passion…

Cut 7 (07) “…their households.”

2:30 PM LRN Newscast

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow is filing legislation that would create a fund from collected tariffs to help agricultural producers impacted by global markets. She says its important farmers receive financial assistance if they lose revenue, because of a decrease in exports, higher input costs and retaliatory trade barriers imposed by foreign countries.

Cut 13 (06)  “…farmers whole.”

Letlow says an exact time on when the legislation could receive a vote on the House floor is not known.

New laws impacting Louisiana’s coastal energy production were signed by Governor Landry. One addresses legacy lawsuits. Another is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects in the state.

Cut 11 (06) “…a half percent.”

Shoplifters beware. The horses of the mounted division of the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office aren’t just for parades. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was met by the mounted division as she allegedly tried to leave the new Tractor Supply Store in Ponchatoula without paying for a cart full of merchandise worth over 12-hundred-dollars.

Cut 4 (08) “…large animals.”

She was detained until the Ponchatoula Police Department arrived and was issued a summons for Felony Theft.

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. A master storyteller, Nitz called over 45-hundred Tech games over 50 years. LA Tech broadcaster Malcolm Butler says the Loyal Blue lost an icon.

Cut 6 (07) “…Tech nation.”

1:30 LRN Newscast

Congresswoman Julia Letlow files legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. Letlow says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses.

Cut 12 (13) “…of the tariffs.”

Governor Landry signs a series of bills into law in a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette – among them is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

Cut 10 (15) “…reliability and resiliency.”

Landry also signed a bill that addresses legacy lawsuits.

Legendary Louisiana Tech sports broadcaster Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

It seems that LSU has done this before – because it has – seven times before, as a matter of fact. LSU is getting ready to throw a celebration for its baseball team that just won the College World Series for the eighth time. It will be held tomorrow night at seven at Alex Box Stadium. Admission and parking are free.

12:30 LRN Newscast

Governor Landry signs a series of bills aimed at unleashing Louisiana’s coastal energy production. Among the bills Landry signed during a ceremony at Moncla Well Services in Lafayette was one that addressed legacy lawsuits by encouraging parties to admit responsibility in damaging the state’s coastline and work towards remediation. 

Cut 9 (10)  “…address this issue.”

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects from 12 and a half percent to six and a half percent.

LSU fans give their team a heroes’ welcome upon returning home after winning the College World Series. A few hundred braved the scorching heat outside Alex Box Stadium to welcome the team back from Omaha, including this man.

Cut 7 (05) “…was pretty cool.”

The team will hold a celebration at the Box tomorrow night at seven. Admission and parking are free.

Shoplifters, beware, the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office has two more heroic deputies. They weigh over one ton and pursue at over 25 miles per hour. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

11:30 LRN Newscast

In honor of its 100th anniversary, Southeastern Louisiana University achieved its 100-million-dollar campaign milestone. Kace Kieschnick reports

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Sad news to report, the former longtime Voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Dave Nitz, has passed away at the age of 82. The West Virginia native spent 50 years of his life calling Louisiana Tech football, basketball and baseball games. His trademark phrase was “You Gotta Love It.” Nitz is a former affiliate relations director at Louisiana Network.

Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market.  Letlow says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses…

Cut 12 (13) “…as a result of the tariffs”

Letlow hopes the full House will vote on her bill soon.

The Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office assisted in an unusual shoplifting arrest Saturday at the grand opening of a new Tractor Supply store in Ponchatoula. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 35-year-old Theresa Prine was confronted by the store owner for trying to leave without paying when equine officers Caddy and Yella took notice..

Cut 3 (11) “…detain her.”

The woman was issued a summons for Felony Theft after determining her cart contained over 12-hundred-dollars’ worth of merchandise.