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.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast

The national champion LSU baseball team will host a celebration at Alex Box Stadium tomorrow night at 8. Stadium announcer Bill Franques has been with the Tigers for all eight of their title-winning seasons. He says while this year’s team was certainly headlined by a dominant pitching staff, there was an unsung hero behind the plate…

Cut 18 (10)  “…handled those guys.”

LSU will have to replace the senior catcher along with much of the infield next season. Glen West of 247Sports says the Tigers will look to reload with strong incoming freshman and transfer classes as well as talented bench depth that could see more time next season…

Cut 20 (14) “…for sure.”

Just one day ahead of the draft, the Pelicans are trading veterans CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and this year’s 40th overall pick. 26-year-old Poole led the Wizards with over 20 points and 4 assists a game last season while Bey missed the entire season recovering from a torn ACL suffered in March of last year. The Pels have the seventh and 23rd overall picks in tomorrow night’s draft, and Locked On Pelicans Podcast host Jake Madison says there’s no such thing as a bad pick for the Pelicans…

Cut 21 (15) “…overall pick.”

The longtime voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Dave Nitz passed away at the age of 82 this morning. LA Tech broadcaster Malcolm Butler says the Loyal Blue lost an icon.

Cut 6 (07) “…Tech nation.”

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.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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…

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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.”

LRN PM Newscall

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.”

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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.”

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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 hooved heroes Caddy and Yella took notice..

Cut 3 (11) “…detain her.”

The shoplifter was detained until the Ponchatoula Police Department arrived. The woman was issued a summons for Felony Theft after determining her cart contained over 12-hundred-dollars’ worth of merchandise. Rodrigue says the pursuit was over as soon as it began.

Cut 4 (08) “…large animals.”

Rodrigue says the Mounted Division was stationed at the opening to be a positive presence, as they are at many public events, but these officers are more than just a long, pretty face. She says they specialize in crowd control and pursuit.

Cut 5 (11) “…is effective.”

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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.”

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. Butler says Nitz was a professional in every sport, but baseball was his passion…

Cut 7 (07) “…their households.”

Nitz called his final Louisiana Tech game last year- a Bulldog baseball home game. He’d relinquished football and men’s basketball duties to Butler years before. Butler says Nitz and his signature call were a tough act to follow…

Cut 8 (13) “…Dave Nitz.”

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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.”

Another bill Landry signed is the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act.

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

Landry also signed a bill that reduced the severance tax on all new oil drilling projects in the state, continuing his work on reducing taxes throughout the state.

Cut 11 (06) “…a half percent.”

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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) “…of the tariffs.”

Letlow 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. She this measure would make sure farmers receive the support they need, while President Trump works to fix unfair trade practices…

Cut 13 (06)  “…farmers whole.”

The Republican who serves Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District says her legislation already has the support of the House Agriculture Committee…

Cut 14 (06) “…for a vote.”

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

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.”

11:40 LRN Sportscast

Since winning their eighth national championship Sunday, crowds of roaring fans have met the LSU baseball team just about everywhere they go, including when they made their heroic return to Alex Box Stadium yesterday.

Cut 8 (10) “…and everything else.”

The Tigers will hold their championship celebration at the Box tomorrow night at 8:00

The NBA Draft is also tomorrow night at 7:00. The Pelicans have the 7th and 23rd overall picks and will need to address multiple roster spots. The backcourt may be the most glaring need as starting point guard Dejounte Murray is expected to be out with a torn Achilles until  January, and shooting guard CJ McCollum turns 34 in September. ESPN’s most recent mock has the Pels taking six-four Texas shooting guard Tre Johnson at seven. The freshman could provide some needed perimeter shooting for New Orleans if he falls out of the top six.

Longtime public address announcer at Alex Box Stadium, Bill Franques, has been with the program for all eight of its national titles. Franques was in Omaha for this year’s victory and says this team’s defense was one of the best he’s seen come out of Baton Rouge…

Cut 17 (17)  “…defensive first baseman.”

The Tigers had a .981 fielding percentage this year with just 44 errors in 68 games.

Dave Nitz, the legendary voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, passed away this morning at the age of 82. Nitz called over 45-hundred Louisiana Tech games over 50 years of broadcasting in Ruston. The West Virginia native was inducted into the LA Tech Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

11:30 LRN Newscast

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

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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.