Election officials in North Carolina are looking to Louisiana for guidance on handling displaced voters after Hurricane Helene. Louisiana Election Commissioner Sherri Wharton-Hadskey has been consulting with them on strategies and best practices, and stresses the importance of acting quickly to meet voter needs in emergencies…

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We at Louisiana Radio Network are celebrating our 50^th anniversary today.  We’ve been providing news and programming to radio stations across the state now since October 7^th, 1974.  Owner Jim Engster started as an anchor/reporter in 19-83…and says no matter where in the state news is happening, LRN is there to cover it.

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One of the components of Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal is a flat income tax. Is that a good idea or a bad idea? Colleen Crain reports it depends on who you ask.

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A Washington Parish School Board Member and candidate for Alderman in Franklinton was found dead in his car yesterday.  Franklinton Police say they received a call about a “suspected death” yesterday and found 67 year old Frankie Crosby in the 14-hundred lock of Parker Street. Initially Police chief Justin Brown told WWWL the department was investigating the death as a homicide…but later police announced there was no evidence that foul play was involved.

One of the main components of Governor Jeff Landry’s tax reform plan is a flat three-percent tax on incomes of over 12-thousand-500 dollars. Whether or not that’s a good idea depends on who you ask. Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana, Jan (YAHN) Moller is among those opposed to the idea saying it would cost the state more than a billion dollars in lost tax revenue.

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Meanwhile, people like Daniel Erspamer (ERS-pah-mer), the CEO of the Pelican Institute, says dropping income and corporate taxes will increase jobs and, in effect, population.

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, election officials in North Carolina are turning to Louisiana for guidance on handling displaced voters.  In 2020, Louisiana adapted its election processes after Hurricanes Laura and Delta and introduced new protocols during the pandemic. Louisiana Election Commissioner Sherri Wharton-Hadskey says Louisiana learned that speed was key…

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Today is a day of celebration for us at Louisiana Radio Network, as today marks our 50th anniversary. LRN had its first broadcast on October 7th, 1974, and has been providing news and programming to radio stations across the state ever since. Jim Engster started in 1983 as an anchor and reporter; today, he’s the owner of the company.

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Today is a day for celebration for us here at Louisiana Radio Network. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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One of the components of Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal is a flat income tax. Is that a good idea or a bad idea? Colleen Crain reports it depends on who you ask.

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North Carolina is still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and with the Presidential election around the corner, the Tar Heel State is asking Louisiana for help.

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Today is a day of celebration for us at Louisiana Radio Network, as today marks our 50th anniversary. LRN had its first broadcast on October 7th, 1974, and has been providing news and programming to radio stations across the state ever since. Jim Engster started in 1983 as an anchor and reporter; today, he’s the owner of the company. He says the network has grown tremendously over the last 50 years.

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Engster says LRN, which is based in Baton Rouge, provides a very important service for radio stations that might not have the means to send staffers to cover the Capitol.

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Engster says no matter where in the state news is happening, LRN is there to cover it.

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LRN was one of a very small number of statewide radio networks when we started 50 years ago; today, there are 32 of them.

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One main component of Governor Landry’s tax reform plan is a flat three-percent tax on incomes of over 12-thousand-500 dollars. Whether or not that’s a good idea depends on who you ask. Jan (YAHN) Moller, the executive director of Invest in Louisiana, is among those opposed to the idea. He says that would cost the state more than a billion dollars in lost tax revenue, and that would have a devastating effect.

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Landry’s plan would make up that lost tax revenue by taxing services that are not currently being taxed. Moller says sales taxes in the state are already disproportionately high.

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On the other hand, Daniel Erspamer (ERS-pah-mer), the CEO of the Pelican Institute, says dropping income and corporate taxes will increase jobs and, in effect, population.

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Erspamer says broadening the sales tax base will have great benefits, including eventually simplifying the sales tax system itself.

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As for the notion that the income tax cut would only benefit the wealthiest of Louisiana taxpayers, Erspamer notes that it will also benefit lower earners, with the lowest earners not paying any income tax at all.

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Following Hurricane Helene, election officials in North Carolina are turning to Louisiana for guidance on handling displaced voters, as Louisiana has extensive experience implementing emergency voting procedures after natural disasters. Louisiana Election Commissioner Sherri Wharton-Hadskey has been consulting with them on strategies and best practices, stresses the importance of acting quickly to meet voter needs in emergencies…

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In 2020, Louisiana adapted its election processes after Hurricanes Laura and Delta and introduced new protocols during the pandemic. Hadskey says Louisiana learned that speed was key…

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North Carolina lawmakers, aiming to ensure a safe and secure election on November 5, are seeking to implement similar procedures.  Hadskey says North Carolina will have a special session next week that will address new legislation for emergency voting procedures, and it’s never an easy endeavor…

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Big challenge for the Saints tonight as they face the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in their home stadium. K-C is 4-and-0 and the Saints have lost their last two, failing to hold on to late leads. New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr says the team is confident they can win close games…

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Winning at Arrowhead Stadium is not easy for visitors. Carr is one and eight lifetime playing against the Chiefs in Kansas City…

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Kick off is at 7:15

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The Ragin Cajuns won for the first time in Hattiesburg since 1993 as U-L Lafayette upended Southern Miss 23-13 on Saturday. The win snapped U-S-M’s 11-game home winning streak in the series. Coach Michael Desormeaux says his team was highly motivated to return to Lafayette with a win…

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The Cajuns defense was the story in this game as they held Southern Miss to 17 total yards in the final 30 minutes and pitched a shutout. Sophomore linebacker Cameron Whitfield had a school-record tying four sacks and forced a fumble. Desormeaux says the pressure on USM quarterback Tate Rodemaker was the key…

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The Cajuns are back home this Saturday night against App State.

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ULM is 4-and-1 for the first time since 1993 after they shocked James Madison on Saturday night, pulling off a stunning 21 to 19 victory over the Dukes. J-M-U nearly had 400 yards of offense, but the Warhawks had a defensive touchdown, a long TD run by freshman Ahmad Hardy and Jake Godfrey caught a touchdown pass. Coach Bryant Vincent…

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ULM is also now 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt and one of the biggest surprises in all of college football. Vincent says Warhawk nation will come together again next Saturday night to host Southern Miss for homecoming…

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He’s not opposed to a passenger rail services connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans. But Governor Jeff Landry has said he’d rather see money go towards widening I-10 between the two cities. Governor Landry has questioned whether a Baton Rouge-New Orleans train corridor would get used. Jonn Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says polls show it would.

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Landry’s predecessor, John Bel Edwards, had dedicated more than 20-million dollars to the rail project. It would be up to Governor Landry to decide whether to move forward.

Two people are dead and one arrested in separate shooting Friday in Tangipahoa Parish.  The first happened at a First Street apartment complex in independence. That’s where officials say they found 18 year old La’Airrah Dupart shot to death after a bullet went through the window of her home. Authorities do not believe she was the intended victim.  In a separate incident, 38 year old Renaldo Brumfield was found shot multiple times on Oak Hill Road in Kentwood. Authorities say he did not survive.  Tananipahoa Sheriff’s officials arrested 41 year old Gerald in connection with Brumfield’s death.

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The Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday in October.  Visitors can enjoy delicious Southern cuisine and shop a variety of handmade crafts such as jewelry, leather goods, and woodworking and there are kid-friendly attractions like pony rides and carnival games. Warden Tim Hooper says come for the excitement, stay for the crafts, and support a good cause.

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The Purple Light Project is back this month in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Faith House campaign encourages community members to replace their porch lights with purple bulbs.  Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte (Boo-tay) says the Purple Light Project by uniting as a community, with something as simple as a purple porch light, we can shine a light on domestic violence and create meaningful change.

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The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on tropical depression fourteen, located in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.  Though close to home, experts say at this point, impacts to Louisiana look very low as a cold front will pass through late Monday, deflecting the system to the south and east.  However, we’re told large swells from the system in addition to elevated winds could lead to rough seas and even some coastal flooding.

Governor Jeff Landry has come out and said while he does not oppose passenger rail service connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans, he’d rather see money go towards widening I-10 between the two cities. John Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says, we can have both.  He says adding the passenger rail would ultimately ease congestion on I-10.

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Faith House is relaunching the Purple Light Project this October to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month, encouraging all of us to replace ourr porch lights with purple bulbs.  Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte (Boo-tay) says it symbolizes peace, courage, survival, and solidarity with survivors.

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The Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday in October, featuring adrenaline-pumping events like Convict Poker, Wild Cow Milking, and the renowned Guts-n-Glory. Held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, the show starts at 1 p.m., with gates opening at 8 a.m. for pre-rodeo festivities.  Warden Tim Hooper says visitors can enjoy delicious Southern cuisine and shop a variety of handmade crafts such as jewelry, leather goods, and woodworking.

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Establish rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, or widen Interstate 10 between the two cities? A rail commissioner asks, why not both? Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A fatal bus crash involving a Bossier Parish school bus yesterday afternoon.  It happened just before three in Plain Dealing.  Bossier Sheriff’s officials say a vehicle hit the back of a school bus carrying 31 students on LA Highway three.  Authorities say the driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.  Two others were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday in October, featuring adrenaline-pumping events like Convict Poker, Wild Cow Milking, and the renowned Guts-n-Glory.  This year’s events are on October 6, 13, 20, and 27, with tickets available for $20 each. Purchases can be made online or by phone. All proceeds fund reentry programs to help inmates reintegrate successfully after release.

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Louisiana State Police has 55 more troopers this morning. They graduated from Cadet Class 104 yesterday morning during a ceremony outside Istrouma (is-TROO-ma) Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Captain Nick Manale (ma-NAAL-ee) says they completed their 24-week training and are now ready to go on patrol.

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Governor Landry has come out and said while he does not oppose passenger rail service connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans, he’d rather see money go towards widening I-10 between the two cities. John Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says, why not both?

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Louisiana State Police now has 55 more troopers. They graduated from Cadet Class 104 Friday morning during a ceremony outside Istrouma (is-TROO-ma) Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Captain Nick Manale (ma-NAAL-ee) says they completed their 24-week training that began in late April.

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The fall Angola Rodeo is back each Sunday in October, offering the best in prison rodeo excitement.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Faith House is relaunching the Purple Light Project this October in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign encourages community members to replace their porch lights with purple bulbs.  Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte (Boo-tay) says it symbolizes peace, courage, survival, and solidarity with survivors.

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The Louisiana State Police now has 55 new troopers, having graduated from Cadet Class 104 during a ceremony in Baton Rouge. Captain Nick Manale (ma-NAAL-ee) says they completed their 24-week training and are ready to go on patrol.

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Manale says if you’re interested in becoming a Louisiana state trooper, there will be additional training classes coming up.

Governor Landry has come out and said while he does not oppose passenger rail service connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans, he’d rather see money go towards widening I-10 between the two cities. John Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says, why not both?

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Spain says polls show solid interest in a passenger rail line between the two cities.

The fall Angola Rodeo is back each Sunday in October, offering the best in prison rodeo excitement.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Faith House is relaunching the Purple Light Project to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign encourages community members to replace their porch lights with purple bulbs.  Prevention and Development Director Kristen Boutte (BOO-tay) says it symbolizes peace, courage, survival, and solidarity with survivors.

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Boutte says for a donation of $10 or more, Faith House will provide a complimentary purple bulb.

In Independence, a woman was found dead at an apartment complex on First Street this morning.  Independence Police responded to a call just after 9:00 this morning about an unresponsive person and found a female victim dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Both the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office and IPD are on the scene. More information is expected.

The Louisiana State Police now has 55 more officers. They graduated from Cadet Class 104 Friday morning during a ceremony outside Istrouma (is-TROO-ma) Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Captain Nick Manale (ma-NAAL-ee) says their challenging 24-week training began in late April.

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To Establish rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, or widen I-10 between the two cities?

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The Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday this month, featuring Convict Poker, Wild Cow Milking, and the renowned Guts-n-Glory. Warden Tim Hooper says there are lots of things visitors can enjoy.

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Tickets are $20 and all proceeds fund reentry programs to help inmates reintegrate successfully after release.

Pineville has a little more time before needing a new mayor as Mayor Rich Dupree is staying in office for two more weeks. His resignation was originally scheduled to take effect on October 6th. But he’s delaying his departure to October 20^th because otherwise, the new law requiring closed primaries would have forced two elections in the same year because the regular 2026 mayoral election is being moved out a couple of weeks. Dupree announced his resignation amid allegations of an improper relationship with a staffer.

Governor Jeff Landry says does not oppose a plan for passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans but he would prefer widening I-10 between the two cities and questions whether the rail would get used. John Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says polls show that it would.

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Former Governor Edwards, had dedicated more than 20-million dollars to the rail project.

The fall Angola Rodeo is back.  Sean Richardson has more.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Last year’s Purple Light Project to bring awareness to domestic violence was a success says, Faith House Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte and they hope to see even more homes and businesses participate this year. Boutte emphasizes by uniting as a community, will shine a light on domestic violence and create meaningful change.

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