9:30 AM LRN Newscast

Ole Miss is one win away from the national championship game after taking down Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, but what coaches make the trip to the Fiesta Bowl is still in the air. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…Kace Kieschnick.”

Former LSU football head coach Brian Kelly is selling his home on East Lakeshore Drive at an asking price of 3.5 million.  That’s according to a listing from the W Group Real Estate. The gated property boasts a main house, guest home, pool and an outdoor kitchen. The home was listed for two million in 2022.  Though many say it appears renovations and and upgrades have since been made.

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A woman is behind bars after Sulphur police said she shot and killed her 1-year-old child. We’re told Kristin Bass killed the girl at a home on Quelqueshue Street on New Year’s Day, Sulphur Police spokesman Major Jason Gully said Officers responded to the home after 8 p.m. We’re told the victim’s father identified her as Acelynn Moss.

A 27-year-old Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old girl inside a car Thursday afternoon. BRPD Lieutenant L’Jean McKneely says the incident occurred when a woman spotted what she believed was her relative’s stolen vehicle and began following it.

Cut 3 (08) “…of the vehicle.”

Landrick Ruffin Jr. is facing six counts of attempted first degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.

8:30 AM LRN Newscast

The U.S. has launched military strikes on Venezuela. President Trump says Venezuelan President Nicolás (Nee-Ko-Laas) Maduro (Ma-DOO-ro) and his wife were “captured and flown out of the Country” early this morning, confirming a “large scale strike” by the U.S. that drew quick condemnation and concern from across the globe.  Officials have said the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, an elite special forces unit, carried out the operation to capture Maduro.

In three months state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Senate President Cameron Henry anticipates a lengthy discussion about the state’s future energy needs with construction beginning on two massive data centers and the possibility of more data centers will be built in the Bayou State…

Cut 4 (10) “…long run”

The legislative session begins March 9th and ends June 1st.

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Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship on the line, but there’s been uncertainty about whether the six LSU assistant coaches on the Rebels’ staff will continue coaching. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says any hesitation is on the Ole Miss side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Charlie Weis.”

LSU basketball will face Texas A&M this afternoon in their first SEC game of the season. The 12-and-1 Tigers are off to maybe their strongest start under head coach Matt McMahon with a marquee win over SMU and their only loss coming to 12th-ranked Texas Tech. McMahon says conference play will be another level of competition.

Cut 14 (14) “…great atmoshperes.”

Tip off against the Aggies is set for three this afternoon in College Station.

7:30 LRN Sportscast

With the transfer portal window open, finding a quarterback is a top priority for LSU. The number one player in the portal according to ESPN, former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby reportedly visits with LSU today.  ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports the dual-threat Q-B is also considering Texas Tech. Sorsby, who has one year of eligibility left, has thrown for 7,208 yards and 60 touchdowns in his career. He also ran for 580 yards this season. On3.com reports LSU is among the finalists for Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt.

Four Saints players have been ruled out for tomorrow’s regular-season finale at Atlanta. They are receiver Chris Olave, defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd, defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (bre-ZEE) and running back Alvin Kamara. Kamara has not played since November because of knee and ankle injuries. A-K played in a career-low 11 games this season and failed to surpass one-thousand yards from scrimmage for the first time in his career.

 

The Pelicans lost their sixth straight game last night, falling to Portland 122 to 109. Zion Williamson scored 35 points in a losing effort.

Rough game for Louisiana Tech men’s basketball last night as the Bulldogs lost to Middle Tennessee 88 to 51. The 37-point loss, is the largest for the Bulldogs in a Conference USA game. Tech is at Western Kentucky on Sunday.

McNeese improved to four and one in the Southland as the Cowboys defeated Lamar 82 to 70 las night. Today, Nicholls will try to go 5-0 in the Souhtland as the Colonels host East Texas A-and-M at 3 PM at Stopher Gymnasium.

LSU men’s basketball opens SEC play this afternoon against Texas A-and-M, but the Tigers could play this game without their star point guard, DJ Thomas. He’s listed as doubtful. Thomas is eighth in the country in assists and he averages 16 points per game. Tip off is at 3 PM in College Station.

5:30 LRN Newscast

A 27-year-old Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old girl inside a car yesterday afternoon. BRPD Lieutenant L’Jean McKneely says the incident occurred when a woman spotted what she believed was her relative’s stolen vehicle and began following it.

Cut 3 (08) “…of the vehicle.”

Saints linebacker Demario Davis has announced that he will be returning for a 15th NFL season next season. Davis says today’s game allows for longevity that the game of years past didn’t allow for.

Cut 6 (14) “…you maximize it.”

This season, Davis has a career-high 137 tackles, including 63 solo tackles.

Ole Miss is one win away from the national championship game after taking down Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, but which coaches make the trip to the Fiesta Bowl is still in the air. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…Kace Kieschnick.”

Kiffin was not at the Sugar Bowl; he was at the P-MAC watching the LSU women suffer their first loss of the season at the hands of 11th-ranked Kentucky. The men are also off to a hot start, entering SEC play with only one loss on the season, that to 12th-ranked Texas Tech.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU is scheduled to host Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby is ESPN’s top-ranked portal prospect and will head to Baton Rouge after visiting Texas Tech today. He was identified as a target for coach Lane Kiffin earlier this week.

Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship on the line, but there’s been uncertainty about whether the six LSU assistant coaches on the Rebels’ staff will continue coaching. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says any hesitation is on the Ole Miss side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Charlie Weis.”

LSU will face Texas A&M tomorrow in their first SEC game of the season. The 12-and-1 Tigers are off to maybe their strongest start under head coach Matt McMahon, but he says conference play will be another level of competition.

Cut 14 (14) “…great atmospheres.”

The Lady Tigers lost their first game of the season after 11th-ranked Kentucky hit a last-second three pointer to win 80-78 in LSU’s SEC opener last night. Fifth-ranked LSU will have a quick turnaround as they visit No.12 Vanderbilt Sunday. Head coach Kim Mulkey says she needs to see more as her team prepares for a tough beginning to conference play.

Cut 13 (12)  “…pity party.”

The Saints’ final injury report ahead of the regular season finale against the Falcons Sunday was released today. Defensive tackles Bryan Bresee and Nathan Shepherd, running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Chris Olave were all ruled out while linebacker Demario Davis, guard Dillon Radunz and quarterback Spencer Rattler are questionable. Wideout Mason Tipton was also added to injured reserve along with tight end Jack Stoll.

The McNeese men’s basketball team will host Lamar at 6:00 tonight. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will visit Middle Tennessee at 6:30 while the Lady Techsters tip-off against Sam Houston at the same time.

16:30 LRN Newscast

A two-year-old girl continues to fight for her life after she was shot in the head on New Year’s Eve. Baton Rouge Police Lt. L’Jean McKneely says the child was riding in a car with a woman, who saw a man driving a vehicle that belonged to one of her relatives. McKneely says when the woman started following the vehicle, the man exited the vehicle and shot at her car…

Cut 5 (11) “…that are following

Twenty-seven-year-old Landrick Ruffin Junior is facing six counts of attempted first-degree murder while the toddler is in critical condition.

On Sunday, the Saints will look to finish the regular season on a five-game winning streak when they visit Atlanta. Veteran linebacker Demario Davis says this late season surge has him excited…

Cut 8 (11) “…momentum of this”

Davis, who turns 37 years old later this month, says he wants to play in his 15th NFL season next year. He has set a career high in tackles this year.

 

Six assistant coaches from LSU helped Ole Miss beat Georgia in the Sugar Bowl last night. They were part of Lane Kiffin’s staff at Ole Miss and have signed contracts to be part of Kiffin’s staff at LSU. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau…

Cut 11 (13) “…that’s clear”

But multiple reports say some of those assistants will not return to Ole Miss for their College Football Playoff semi-final game against Miami.

The LSU men’s basketball team begins SEC play tomorrow afternoon as the Tigers visit Texas A&M. The Aggies are 10-3 and rank second in the SEC in points scored and three-point percentage. Coach Matt McMahon says A&M’s defense is no slouch either…

Cut 15 (10) “….a premium”

Tip off is at 3 PM.

3:30 LRN Newscast

Authorities arrest a Baton Rouge man accused of shooting a two-year-old girl on New Year’s Eve, leaving her in critical condition. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The new year is here, and that means some new laws are now in effect. Many are in the realm of insurance reform. Among them – those who are determined to be at least 51-percent at fault for a crash can no longer collect damages in a civil suit, and companies must give discounts on liability premiums for commercial vehicles with dashcams.

Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship game on the line, but there’s now uncertainty about whether the six incoming LSU assistant coaches currently on the Rebels’ staff will continue coaching. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says any hesitation is on the Ole Miss side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Charlie Weis.”

Lane Kiffin was not at last night’s Sugar Bowl. Instead, he was at P-MAC watching the LSU women’s basketball team lose its first game of the season, 80-78, to Kentucky. The Lady Tigers have a quick turnaround, as they visit 12th-ranked Vanderbilt Sunday. Coach Kim Mulkey says she needs to see more from her young, talented team.

Cut 13 (12)  “…pity party.”

LRN PM Newscall

Authorities arrest a Baton Rouge man accused of shooting a two-year-old girl on New Year’s Eve, leaving her in critical condition. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Ole Miss is one win away from the national championship game after taking down Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, but what coaches make the trip to the Fiesta Bowl is still in the air. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…Kace Kieschnick.”

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A 27-year-old Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old girl inside a car yesterday afternoon. BRPD Lieutenant L’Jean McKneely says the incident occurred when a woman spotted what she believed was her relative’s stolen vehicle and began following it.

Cut 3 (08) “…of the vehicle.”

Landrick Ruffin Jr. is facing six counts of attempted first degree murder and illegal use of a weapon after police tracked down the suspect vehicle. McKneely says the child was struck in the head and brought to a local hospital where she is in critical condition.

Cut 4 (09) “…Baton Rouge community.”

Ruffin has a prior arrest history including possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, resisting, possession with intent to distribute schedule I narcotics and illegal carrying of weapons

McKneely says this is not the first incident like this he’s seen. He reminds residents to contact police if they locate their stolen vehicle.

Cut 5 (11) “…that are following.”

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Saints linebacker Demario Davis has announced that he will be returning for a 15th NFL season next season. Davis says today’s game allows for longevity that the game of years past didn’t allow for.

Cut 6 (14) “…you maximize it.”

Davis says advances in medical science allows players to enjoy longer careers in the NFL.

Cut 7 (13) “…to regenerate faster.”

Not only will 2026 be Davis’ 15th season in the NFL, but it will be his ninth season with the Saints. While this season got off to a rough start, with the team losing eight of its first nine games, the team seems to have turned the corner with Tyler Shough at quarterback, winning four in a row and five of its last seven. Davis says this late season surge has him excited for 2026.

Cut 8 (11) “…momentum of this?”

This season, Davis has a career-high 137 tackles, including 63 solo tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. For him to return to New Orleans, he’ll need a new contract with the Saints. 

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Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship on the line, but there’s been uncertainty about whether the six LSU assistant coaches on the Rebels’ staff will continue coaching. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says any hesitation is on the Ole Miss side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Charlie Weis.”

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin was not allowed to lead the Rebels playoff run after taking the job in Baton Rouge. He was very vocal about wanting to coach his team, and Guilbeau says he’s stayed involved in Oxford while prepping LSU for the transfer window.

Cut 10 (13) “….kind of unified.” 

LSU is on the books for any playoff bonuses in Kiffin’s Ole Miss contract and owe him another five-hundred-thousand dollars after the Rebels’ Sugar Bowl win. Guilbeau says the hostility between the two schools is really only from the fanbases.

Cut 11 (13) “…that’s clear.”

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The Lady Tigers lost their first game of the season after 11th-ranked Kentucky hit a last second three pointer to win 80-78 in LSU’s SEC opener last night. The Lady Tigers were outrebounded 17-to-4 on the offensive glass and coach Kim Mulkey says that was the difference in the game.

Cut 12 (14) “…fix that.”

Fifth-ranked LSU will have a quick turnaround as they visit No. 12 Vanderbilt Sunday. Mulkey says she needs to see more from her young, talented team as they prepare for a tough beginning to conference play.

Cut 13 (12)  “…pity party.”

LSU will be on the road at Georgia next week before back-to-back top ten matchups with Texas and Oklahoma.

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LSU will face Texas A&M tomorrow in their first SEC game of the season. The 12-and-1 Tigers are off to maybe their strongest start under head coach Matt McMahon with a marquee win over SMU and their only loss coming to 12th-ranked Texas Tech. McMahon says conference play will be another level of competition.

Cut 14 (14) “…great atmoshperes.”

The 10-and-3 Aggies are favored at home against LSU thanks to an explosive offense ranked second in the SEC in points and three point percentage. McMahon says their defense is no slouch either.

Cut 15 (10) “…a premium.”

A&M is second in the conference with over 16 turnovers forced per game. Tip-off is at 3 p.m.

2:30 LRN Newscast

A 27-year-old Baton Rouge man is under arrest in connection with the shooting of a two-year-old girl inside a car. Landrick Ruffin Jr. is facing six counts of attempted first degree murder and illegal use of a weapon after police tracked down the suspect vehicle. Baton Rouge Police Lieutenant L’Jean McKneely urges residents to contact police if they locate their stolen vehicle.

Cut 5 (11) “…that are following.”

Saints linebacker Demario Davis has announced that he will be returning next season. It will be his ninth in New Orleans – and his 15th in the NFL. Davis says advances in medical science allows players to enjoy longer careers in the NFL.

Cut 7 (13) “…to regenerate faster.”

The Lady Tigers lost their first game of the season after 11th-ranked Kentucky hit a last second three pointer to win 80-78 in LSU’s SEC opener last night. The Lady Tigers were outrebounded 17-to-4 on the offensive glass, and coach Kim Mulkey says that was the difference in the game.

Cut 12 (14) “…fix that.”

The men, meanwhile, will face Texas A&M tomorrow in their first SEC game of the season. The 12-and-1 Tigers are off to maybe their strongest start under head coach Matt McMahon, with their only loss coming to 12th-ranked Texas Tech. McMahon says conference play will be another level of competition.

Cut 14 (14) “…great atmoshperes.”

1:30 LRN Newscast

Ole Miss is one win away from the national championship game after taking down Georgia in the Sugar Bowl last night, but which coaches make the trip to the Fiesta Bowl is still up in the air. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…Kace Kieschnick.”

Police in Natchitoches are looking for a man in connection with a stabbing that happened late yesterday morning. They say 52-year-old Lloyd Paillett stabbed two people; they’re hospitalized in stable condition.

As a Baton Rouge toddler continues fighting for her life after being shot in the head, a 27-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting. Landrick Ruffin Jr. is facing six counts of attempted first degree murder and illegal use of a weapon. Baton Rouge Police Lieutenant L’Jean McKneely says the little girl remains in critical condition.

Cut 4 (09) “…Baton Rouge community.”

Saints linebacker Demario Davis has announced he will return for his 15th NFL season, his ninth in New Orleans. While this season got off to a rough start, with the Saints losing eight of their first nine games, they’ve seemed to have turned the corner with Tyler Shough at quarterback, winning four in a row. Davis says this late season surge has him excited for 2026.

Cut 8 (11) “…momentum of this?”