2:30 PM LRN Newscast

Late last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, someone vandalized Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge by spray-painting the word “murderers” outside the building. Executive Director Dadrius (“darius”) Lanus says the Louisiana Democratic Party will not tolerate any political violence.

Cut 11 (10) “…of all people.”

The graffiti has been cleaned up, and a police report has been filed.

Governor Jeff Landry was at a groundbreaking at the site of Louisiana LNG was held today. The 17.5-billion-dollar Woodside Energy Group liquefied natural gas facility is expected to begin operating in 2029 and employ as staff of around one thousand. Landry says Woodside was confident in their investment because of President Trump’s new economic policies

Cut 8 (12) “..once again.”

LSU football scores a major commitment. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly apologizes for his harsh response to WBRZ-TV sports director Michael Cauble’s question following Saturday night’s 20-10 win over Florida. The Tigers intercepted five passes in the game, but the first question to Kelly in the postgame press conference was about the offense’s sluggish start to the season.

Cut 14 (06) “…moving forward.”

Kelly says his first reaction was to defend his players after a great win. He also revealed today that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is playing through torso injury.

1:30 LRN Newscast

Late last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, someone spray-painted the word “murderers” outside Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge. Executive Director Dadrius (“darius”) Lanus says it’s been cleaned up, and they’ve filed a police report.

Cut 9 (07)  “…is also safe.”

Ground is broken today on a 17-billion dollar liquefied natural gas export facility near Sulphur in Calcasieu Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly has apologized to WBRZ Sports Director Michael Cauble for going off on him following Saturday night’s 20-10 win over Florida. Cauble asked Kelly about the Tigers’ problems on offense, and Kelly took exception to that.

Cut 16 (15) “…some respect.”

Kelly says he needs to handle himself better in situations like this.

Hopefully, the news of landing Evangel Christian Academy quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston will cheer him up. ESPN ranks the junior as the top pocket passer in the country. Lee Brecheen with Louisiana Football Magazine says Houston is going to help LSU recruit some of the best talent in northwest Louisiana.

Cut 5 (11) “…stay in state.”

12:30 LRN Newscast

LSU scores a major commitment in quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston. He’s currently a junior from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, and ESPN has him as the top pocket passer in the country. Lee Brecheen with Louisiana Football Magazine says as good as Houston currently is, he’s only going to get better between now and the time he joins the Tigers.

Cut 4 (12) “…out of Louisiana.”

Ground is broken on a massive liquefied natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu Parish. Woodside Energy Group CEO Meg O’Neill says an abundant supply of natural gas is one reason why they chose southwest Louisiana, but the reasons do not stop there.

Cut 7 (12) “…confidence.”

It’s been a record breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough in Louisiana. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

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11:30 LRN Newscast

Ground was broken today on a massive liquefied natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu Parish, named Louisiana LNG. Australian energy firm, Woodside Energy Group, is spending 17-point-five billion dollars to build facility. The project will create thousands of construction jobs and thousands more once production begins in 2029. Governor Jeff Landry thanks Woodside Energy for choosing Louisiana…

Cut 6 (08) “…be delivered.”

Louisiana already has four active LNG terminals.

LSU scores a major commitment in quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston. He’s currently a junior from Evangel Christian Academy in Cotton Valley, and ESPN has him as the top pocket passer in the country. Lee Breechen (brick-KEEN) with Louisiana Football Magazine says Houston has a big time arm.

Cut 3 (09) “…hard to tackle.”

 

Behind a dominant defensive performance, the third-ranked Tigers beat Florida, 20-10, at Tiger Stadium Saturday night to improve to 3-and-0 on the season. Things got off to a shaky start defensively when Whit Weeks was ejected for targeting on LSU’s third defensive play of the game. Later, his brother West left the game with a calf injury. But Coach Brian Kelly said his defense never flinched in the face of adversity.

Cut 13 (12)  “…but he’s game.”

That third Weeks is their freshman brother Zach.

 

The Saints are 0-2 for the first time since 2017 after losing to San Francisco 26-21 in the Superdome. New Orleans has been competitive in its two losses, but Coach Kellen Moore’s team is not doing enough to win…

Cut 19 (18) “…go from here”

The Saints are at Seattle Sunday.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

LSU football is ranked third in the A-P poll and is 3-and-0 after intercepting five passes in Saturday’s 20 to 10 win over Florida in the SEC opener. After the game, Coach Brian Kelly snapped at a reporter for asking him about the team’s struggles on offense…

Cut 15 (16) “…tired of it”

Kelly said on the SEC Network this morning that he has to do a better job of handling himself in postgame press conference situations.

Kelly has to be pleased that the nation’s number one pocket passer according to ESPN in the Class of 2027, Evangel’s Pop Houston, has committed to LSU.

And he’s done it again; Lafayette pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis set a 14th world record as he cleared 20 feet 8 inches at the World Championships in Tokyo.

 

It looks like it will be a long season for the Saints as they fell to 0-and-2 with a 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Spencer Rattler threw three touchdown passes but it wasn’t enough…

Cut 20 (19) “…changes the game”

New Orleans is at Seattle this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech started Conference USA Play with an emphatic 49-14 win over New Mexico State. Redshirt sophomore Blake Baker made his first start at quarterback and threw for 182 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 103 yards and a score. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie …

Cut 17 (22)  “…played well.”

10:30 LRN Newscast

LSU’s defense shuts down Florida and sends a clear message to the rest of the SEC. Andrew Greenstein is at Tiger Stadium with more.

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LSU football received a commitment today from one of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2027, Pop Houston from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport.

And he’s done it again; Lafayette pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis set a 14th  world record as he cleared 20 feet 8 inches at the World Championships in Tokyo.

 

It’s been a record-breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough, but State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says cases are starting to subside…

cut 5 (15) “…even larger decrease”

Sokol says Louisiana has confirmed 379 whooping cough cases. She says 61 people have been hospitalized, with 70-percent of them being under the age of one. Sokol urges expectant mothers to get vaccinated.

Tens of thousands of Louisiana Blue policyholders will soon be getting rebate checks in the mail. Mike Bertaut (BURR-tow), the senior healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says Louisiana Blue has been very proactive in holding the line on healthcare costs.

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And since Louisiana Blue was successful in that regard, Bertaut says Louisiana Blue is required to rebate money back to eligible policyholders.

9:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana has set a record this year for whooping cough cases. State health officials have confirmed 379 cases, which have led to 61 hospitalizations, with 70-percent of them being under the age of one. State Epidemiologist Thereasa Sokol on why we are seeing so many cases…

Cut 6 (13) “…being detected”

 

It looks like a long season for the Saints as they have dropped their first two games, both of them at home. Yesterday, San Francisco’s backup quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes in a 26-21 win over the Black and Gold. New Orleans defensive end Cam Jordan…

Cut 21 (06) “…finish”

The Saints are the road the next two weeks, Seattle this Sunday, than Buffalo.

 

A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place this morning in Calcasieu Parish for a 17-point-five billion dollar LNG project that will be operated by Woodside Energy, which is based in Australia. It means thousands of jobs for the area and Calcasieu Parish President Judd Barres says they are ready to supply the workforce…

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About 113-thousand Louisiana Blue policyholders will receive a rebate check from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Spokesperson Mike Bertaut says those who are eligible for a rebate are those who buy their policies directly from Louisiana Blue and not through an employer. He says that amounts to more than 113-thousand policyholders.

Cut 12 (08) “…a big number.”

Eligible policyholders should be receiving their explanation letters soon, and their rebates should arrive sometime in the next few weeks.

8:30 LRN Newscast

State and local officials will break ground this morning on a 17-point-5-billion-dollar LNG export facility in Calcasieu Parish. Louisiana already has four operational LNG export terminals. Calcasieu Parish President Judd Barres says southwest Louisiana is the place for LNG because of all of the natural gas pipelines plus location…

Cut 9 (09)  “…already.”

Governor Landry says this is the largest single foreign direct investment in Louisiana history. Woodside Energy Group will operate the facility and they are based in Australia.

 

Blue Cross and Bule Shield of Louisiana announces 113-thousand policyholders who were covered last year by Louisiana Blue or HMO Louisiana will receive rebate checks. Mike Bertaut says the rebate checks are the results of Louisiana Blue’s efforts to hold down healthcare costs…

Cut 11 (10) “…so we are”

 

The State Fire Marshal’s office continues to investigate an early morning fire at Fat Belly’s Diner in Opelousas that killed three people. The restaurant owner, his girlfriend and her nine-year-old daughter all died in the blaze on Saturday. Investigators do not know the cause, but the building did not have working smoke alarms.

It’s been a record breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough in Louisiana. Jeanne (“zhahn”) Burns reports.

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7:30 LRN Newscast

It’s a historic day for southwest Louisiana as state and local officials break ground on a 17.5 billion dollar LNG project that will be built and operated by Woodside Energy Group. The liquified natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu is called Louisiana L-N-G. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares says Louisiana LNG is expected to generate significant economic growth…

Cut 7 (06) “…good job.”

The LNG facility is expected to become operational in 2029 and employ thousands.

It’s been a record-breaking year for whooping (HOOP-ing) cough. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says through the first eight months of this year, Louisiana has confirmed 379 whooping cough cases.

Cut 4 (13) “…had 214 cases.”

Sokol urges expectant mothers to get vaccinated against the disease with each pregnancy.

LSU football is ranked third in the A-P poll and is 3-and-0 after intercepting five passes in Saturday’s 20 to 10 win over Florida in the SEC opener. After the game, Coach Brian Kelly snapped at a reporter for asking him about the team’s struggles on offense…

Cut 15 (16) “…tired of it”

It looks like it will be a long season for the Saints as they fell to 0-and-2 with a 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Spencer Rattler threw three touchdown passes but it wasn’t enough…

Cut 20 (19) “…changes the game”

New Orleans is at Seattle this Sunday.

6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are 0-2 for the first time since 2017 after losing to San Francisco 26-21 in the Superdome. San Francisco’s backup quarterback, Mac Jones, threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns. The 49ers were 8-of-15 on third down and converted on several third-and-long situations. Coach Kellen Moore says his team is still a work in progress…

Cut 19 (18) “…go from here”

The Saints are at Seattle Sunday.

Bad news for Joe Burrow. The Bengals quarterback went down with a toe injury in the first half. It’s a turf toe and it’s been reported he could miss up to three months. Cincinnati still won yesterday, beating Jacksonville 31-27.

Is DBU back? LSU intercepted five passes in Saturday’s 20-10 win over Florida. Sophomore safety Dashawn Spears had two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. Spears only saw 13 snaps before Saturday’s game, but Coach Brian Kelly says the former Denham Springs star never stopped preparing…

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Louisiana Tech’s offense finally put up some points on Saturday in a 49-14 win over New Mexico State in the Conference USA opener. The Bulldogs only allowed two touchdowns in the second quarter and limited New Mexico State to just 27 yards rushing in the second half. Coach Sonny Cumbie on the play of the defense…

Cut 18 (13) “…control the front.”

Tech hosts Southern Miss this Saturday.