Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group. Hodges says if passed students and faculty would not be forced to recite the pledge, but schools must find a time to offer the chance.
Cut 10 (12) “…compulsory.”
Hodges says she’s bringing the bill because American patriotism is being undermined in subtle ways.
Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says one international convention has already decided to pull the plug on their New Orleans event.
Cut 13 (07) “…that convention.”
Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, are happening within the next few months. Nungesser says an outbreak during that time would be devastating.
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This Sunday, time springs forward by an hour for Daylight Saving Time. If Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had her way, time would never change back. Horton introduced a House bill that would adopt Daylight Saving Time as the standard all year long in Louisiana. Horton says three other states have passed similar legislation, but any sort of change would hinge on federal law.
Cut 7 (09) “…my goal is.”
Livingston Parish Republican Sherman Mack has filed a similar bill.
A new federal rule that takes effect April 1 will require some recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to meet certain work requirements to continue receiving assistance. Essentially, adults between the ages of 18-49 who do not have children and are not disabled will have to work at least 80 hours monthly to qualify for federal assistance. That’s about 10-thousand people in our state.
06:30 LRN Newscast – 03-06-20
Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday and if Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had it her way, Louisiana would stay in Daylight Savings Time. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
CUT 02 (29) Q:…I’m Kevin Barnhart
Ascension Parish State Representative ‘Kathy’ Edmonston breaks her silence after her drunk driving arrest Tuesday night. In a written statement, MS. Edmonston called the situation a “wakeup call” that has pushed her to “evaluate … personal choices” and asks forgiveness from her constituents. The legislative session begins next week.
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Senator John Kennedy has asked President Trump for more time for Louisiana drivers’ licenses to become REAL ID compliant. After the October 1st deadline, one will not be able to fly in the U.S. without a REAL ID. Kennedy’s letter to the President asks for an extension to (quote) “…ensure the transition to REAL IDs does not disrupt the lives or livelihoods of hardworking citizens.”
Louisiana Tech receives a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Dean of the College of Education at Louisiana Tech Don Schillinger says the money will help attract students into fields of study to become STEM educators…
CUT 04 (07) Q:..computer science program”
AM NEWSCALL V2 03/06/2020
The National Science Foundation awards Louisiana Tech a $1.2 million grant to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”
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Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday and if Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had it her way, Louisiana would stay in Daylight Savings Time. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart
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A bill is introduced that would require all public schools offer students the hcance to recite the pledge of alliegence. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Louisiana Tech receives a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Dean of the College of Education at Louisiana Tech Don Schillinger says the money will help attract students into fields of study to become STEM educators.
Cut 4 (07)_ “…computer science program.”
Schillinger says the money will also help in providing freshmen and sophomore students with internship opportunities to give them a taste as to what it is like to be a STEM educator.
Schillinger says there is a real need for sending graduates into the workforce is less populated areas.
Cut 6 (12) “…understand computer science.”
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This Sunday, time springs forward by an hour for Daylight Savings Time. If Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had her way, time would never change back. Horton introduced a House bill that would adopt Daylight Savings Time as the standard all year long in Louisiana. Horton says three other states have passed similar legislation, but any sort of change would hinge on federal law.
Horton says constituents have requested the change for years and she sees plenty of benefits.
Cut 8 (08) “…more family time.”
Horton says she is not alone in the push at she says Albany Republican Sherman Mack has filed a similar bill. Horton does not see any hurdles in getting time change legislation passed.
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Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group.
Hodges says if passed students and faculty would not be forced to recite the pledge, but schools must find a time to offer the chance.
Hodges says she brought the bill because American patriotism is being undermined in subtle ways.
Hodges says she’s heard of schools in other states that do not recite the pledge but is not aware of any in Louisiana that do not.
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Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says one international convention has already decided to pull the plug on their New Orleans event.
Cut 13 (07) “…that convention.”
Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, are happening within the next few months. While no cases have surfaced in Louisiana yet, Nungesser says an outbreak could be devastating.
Cut 14 (04) “…part of Louisiana.”
Nungesser commends Governor John Bel Edwards for his handling of the preparations for any potential outbreak.
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The 20th ranked LSU baseball team will host U-Mass Lowell for the final weekend series before SEC play begins next week. The Tigers are 8-and-5 and Coach Paul Mainieri would like see his team gain confidence before his team heads to Ole Miss next weekend
Cut 16 (17) …grows and grows.”
Mainieri says since getting no-hit on Sunday in Houston, the coaching staff has spent a lot of time talking with their young hitters about hitting the ball the other way….
Inexperience is one of the reasons why LSU has struggled at the plate this season. Freshman catcher Alex Milazzo admits there’s a difference between high school and college pitchers….
The National Science Foundation awards Louisiana Tech a $1.2 million grant to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”
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Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday and if Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had it her way, Louisiana would stay in Daylight Savings Time. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart
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A bill is introduced that would require all public schools offer students the hcance to recite the pledge of alliegence. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Louisiana Tech receives a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Dean of the College of Education at Louisiana Tech Don Schillinger says the money will help attract students into fields of study to become STEM educators.
Cut 4 (07)_ “…computer science program.”
Schillinger says the money will also help in providing freshmen and sophomore students with internship opportunities to give them a taste as to what it is like to be a STEM educator.
Schillinger says there is a real need for sending graduates into the workforce is less populated areas.
Cut 6 (12) “…understand computer science.”
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This Sunday, time springs forward by an hour for Daylight Savings Time. If Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had her way, time would never change back. Horton introduced a House bill that would adopt Daylight Savings Time as the standard all year long in Louisiana. Horton says three other states have passed similar legislation, but any sort of change would hinge on federal law.
Horton says constituents have requested the change for years and she sees plenty of benefits.
Cut 8 (08) “…more family time.”
Horton says she is not alone in the push at she says Albany Republican Sherman Mack has filed a similar bill. Horton does not see any hurdles in getting time change legislation passed.
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Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group.
Hodges says if passed students and faculty would not be forced to recite the pledge, but schools must find a time to offer the chance.
Hodges says she brought the bill because American patriotism is being undermined in subtle ways.
Hodges says she’s heard of schools in other states that do not recite the pledge but is not aware of any in Louisiana that do not.
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Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says one international convention has already decided to pull the plug on their New Orleans event.
Cut 13 (07) “…that convention.”
Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, are happening within the next few months. While no cases have surfaced in Louisiana yet, Nungesser says an outbreak could be devastating.
Cut 14 (04) “…part of Louisiana.”
Nungesser commends Governor John Bel Edwards for his handling of the preparations for any potential outbreak.
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The 20th ranked LSU baseball team will host U-Mass Lowell for the final weekend series before SEC play begins next week. The Tigers are 8-and-5 and Coach Paul Mainieri would like see his team gain confidence before his team heads to Ole Miss next weekend
Cut 16 (17) …grows and grows.”
Mainieri says since getting no-hit on Sunday in Houston, the coaching staff has spent a lot of time talking with their young hitters about hitting the ball the other way….
Inexperience is one of the reasons why LSU has struggled at the plate this season. Freshman catcher Alex Milazzo admits there’s a difference between high school and college pitchers….
AM Newscall 03/06/2020
The National Science Foundation awards Louisiana Tech a $1.2 million grant to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”
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Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday and if Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had it her way, Louisiana would stay in Daylight Savings Time. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
The five-year goals including recruiting, prepping, and retaining 20 STEM teacher candidates who will teach in high-need north Louisiana high schools.
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A bill is introduced that would require all public schools offer students the hcance to recite the pledge of alliegence. Matt Doyle has the story.
____________________________________________
Louisiana Tech receives a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Dean of the College of Education at Louisiana Tech Don Schillinger says the money will help attract students into fields of study to become STEM educators.
Cut 4 (07)_ “…computer science program.”
Schillinger says the money will also help in providing freshmen and sophomore students with internship opportunities to give them a taste as to what it is like to be a STEM educator.
Schillinger says there is a real need for sending graduates into the workforce is less populated areas.
Cut 6 (12) “…understand computer science.”
____________________________________________
This Sunday, time springs forward by an hour for Daylight Savings Time. If Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had her way, time would never change back. Horton introduced a House bill that would adopt Daylight Savings Time as the standard all year long in Louisiana. Horton says three other states have passed similar legislation, but any sort of change would hinge on federal law.
Horton says constituents have requested the change for years and she sees plenty of benefits.
Cut 8 (08) “…more family time.”
Horton says she is not alone in the push at she says Albany Republican Sherman Mack has filed a similar bill. Horton does not see any hurdles in getting time change legislation passed.
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Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group.
Hodges says if passed students and faculty would not be forced to recite the pledge, but schools must find a time to offer the chance.
Hodges says she brought the bill because American patriotism is being undermined in subtle ways.
Hodges says she’s heard of schools in other states that do not recite the pledge but is not aware of any in Louisiana that do not.
_________________________________________
Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says one international convention has already decided to pull the plug on their New Orleans event.
Cut 13 (07) “…that convention.”
Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, are happening within the next few months. While no cases have surfaced in Louisiana yet, Nungesser says an outbreak could be devastating.
Cut 14 (09) “…part of Louisiana.”
Nungesser commends Governor John Bel Edwards for his handling of the preparations for any potential outbreak.
_____________________________________________
The 20th ranked LSU baseball team will host U-Mass Lowell for the final weekend series before SEC play begins next week. The Tigers are 8-and-5 and Coach Paul Mainieri would like see his team gain confidence before his team heads to Ole Miss next weekend
Cut 16 (17) …grows and grows.”
Mainieri says since getting no-hit on Sunday in Houston, the coaching staff has spent a lot of time talking with their young hitters about hitting the ball the other way….
Inexperience is one of the reasons why LSU has struggled at the plate this season. Freshman catcher Alex Milazzo admits there’s a difference between high school and college pitchers….
530PM LRN News
The Louisiana Division of Administration had to spend 2.3 million dollars, mostly on personnel, responding to cyberattacks last year. Spokesperson Jacques Berry says these kinds of attacks require fast responses, and they don’t come cheap.
He says the 2.3 million dollar figure does not include local government spending on the responses.
Louisiana volunteers are helping in the aftermath of a deadly tornado outbreak in Nashville, Tennessee. United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell says the organization often recruits volunteers in other states as the need for help arises.
Terrell says they’ve recruited volunteers from Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky.
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 21-year-old Ashlin Faith Lewis, who was found passed out inside a vehicle with a crying infant in a car seat. Chief Deputy Mike Haley says EMS was called to the scene and the infant was transported to Our Lady of Angels Hospital
Haley says Lewis was also wanted out of a Bogalusa on a warrant for the alleged assault of a health care worker.
Construction is set to begin later this month for a project to replace the 60-year-old LA 532 overpass over I-20 in Webster Parish. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says says two bridges built in 1968 on LA 4 between Castor and Lucky in Bienville Parish have also closed for several months due to poor conditions. Buchanan says closures happen out of concern for safety.
430PM LRN News
The Louisiana Division of Administration had to spend 2.3 million dollars, mostly on personnel, responding to cyberattacks last year. Spokesperson Jacques Berry says last year’s series of attacks are evidence that the threat to public sector entities from cyberspace is growing.
He says the 2.3 million dollar figure does not include local government spending on the responses.
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 21-year-old Ashlin Faith Lewis, who was found passed out inside a vehicle with a crying infant in a car seat. Chief Deputy Mike Haley says the engine was running when a deputy approached the vehicle in a field south of Bogalusa
Cut 12 (06) “…soaked in urine.”
Haley says Lewis was also wanted out of a Bogalusa on a warrant for the alleged assault of a health care worker.
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The United Cajun Navy is helping in the aftermath of a deadly tornado outbreak that killed at least 24 people earlier this week in Tennessee. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”
Freshman Gonzales Representative Kathy Edmonston releases a statement pertaining to her drunk driving crash in the state capital. She calls it a wakeup call, and says she is humbly apologizing for the incident. Police on scene reported she blew a .143, over the .08 legal limit.
330PM LRN News
The Louisiana Division of Administration had to spend 2.3 million dollars, mostly on personnel, responding to cyberattacks in the past year. 1.7 million of it went towards response to the massive ransomware attack that crippled the Office of Motor Vehicles in November, but hackers should know they’ll never get a dime from the state…
That’s Spokesperson Jacques Berry who says most of the expense was on labor.
Louisiana volunteers are helping in the aftermath of a deadly tornado outbreak in Nashville, Tennessee. United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell says they have partnered with a church in the area to establish a home base where they can receive any sort of contributions that Louisiana residents would like to send to help.
Cut 11 (10) “…Cajun Navy Facebook page.”
At least 24 people are dead as the result of the early Tuesday morning tornado outbreak and many are still unaccounted for.
Construction is set to begin later this month for a project to replace the 60-year-old LA 532 overpass over I-20 in Webster Parish. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says the final utility relocation is underway now and once that is finished, the construction will start.
Cut 3 (10) “…the construction process.”
The brand new overpass is just east of Minden is expected to be complete in Fall 2021 and will cost $8 million.
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 21-year-old Ashlin Faith Lewis, who was found passed out inside a vehicle with a crying infant in a car seat. Chief Deputy Mike Haley says a deputy discovered Lewis, woke her up and she failed a sobriety test. He says heroin and drug paraphernalia were found on her possession and now she faces numerous charges….
PM LRN Newcall
Louisiana had to shell out 2.3 million dollars responding to cyberattacks the past year, 1.7 million of it on the November ransomware attack that crippled the Office of Motor Vehicles. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The United Cajun Navy is helping in the aftermath of a deadly tornado outbreak that killed at least 24 people earlier this week in Tennessee. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”
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Construction is set to begin later this month for a project to replace the 60-year-old LA 532 overpass over I-20 in Webster Parish. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says the final utility relocation is underway now and once that is finished, the construction will start.
Cut 3 (10) “…the construction process.”
The brand new overpass is just east of Minden is expected to be complete in Fall 2021 and will cost $8 million.
The state has received $76 million from the feds to fund several projects. Buchanan says other projects include replacing three closed bridges in Red River and Bienville Parishes.
Cut 4 (12) “…in those parishes”
The 52-year-old LA 507 bridge between Womack and Castor in Red River Parish is being replaced by a $2.1 million project that is expected to start in April and finish in Spring 2021.
Buchanan says two bridges built in 1968 on LA 4 between Castor and Lucky in Bienville Parish have also closed for several months due to poor conditions. Buchanan says closures happen out of concern for safety.
Cut 5 (11) “…was too extensive.”
Those bridges will be replaced as part of a $2.3 million project set to begin in April and are also expected to wrap up in Spring 2021.
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The Louisiana Division of Administration had to spend 2.3 million dollars, mostly on personnel, responding to cyberattacks last year.
Spokesperson Jacques Berry says last year’s series of attacks are evidence that the threat to public sector entities from cyberspace is growing.
Berry says these kinds of attacks require fast responses, and they don’t come cheap.
He says the 2.3 million dollar figure does not include local government spending on the responses.
1.7 million of it went towards response to the massive ransomware attack that crippled the Office of Motor Vehicles in November, but hackers should know they’ll never get a dime from the state…
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Louisiana volunteers are helping in the aftermath of a deadly tornado outbreak in Nashville, Tennessee. United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell says the organization often recruits volunteers as the need for help arises.
Terrell says they’ve recruited volunteers from Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky to assist in their efforts and expects the number of volunteers to grow.
The United Cajun Navy is no stranger in helping following disasters. With this deployment, they are currently helping to feed a group of about 500. Terrell says it is basic hotdogs and hamburgers for now, but Cajun cuisine is on the way.
Cut 10 (11) “…are really effected.”
Terrell says they have partnered with a church in the area to establish a home base where they can receive any sort of contributions that Louisiana residents would like to send to help.
Cut 11 (10) “…Cajun Navy Facebook page.”
At least 24 people are dead as the result of the early Tuesday morning tornado outbreak and many are still unaccounted for.
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The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 21-year-old Ashlin Faith Lewis, who was found passed out inside a vehicle with a crying infant in a car seat. Chief Deputy Mike Haley says the engine was running when a deputy approached the vehicle in a field south of Bogalusa
Cut 12 (06) “…soaked in urine.”
Haley says EMS was called to the scene and the infant was transported to Our Lady of Angels Hospital
Haley says a deputy woke Lewis up and she failed a sobriety test. He says heroin and drug paraphernalia were found on her possession and now she faces numerous charges….
Haley says Lewis was also wanted out of a Bogalusa on a warrant for the alleged assault of a health care worker.
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2:30 PM Newscast
Construction is set to begin next month for a project to replace the 52-year-old LA 507 bridge between Womack and Castor in Red River Parish. The state has received $76 million from the feds to fund several projects. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says projects include replacing three closed bridges in Red River and Bienville Parishes.
Cut 4 (12) “…in those parishes”
The $2.1 million project is expected to finish in Spring 2021.
The Louisiana Division of Administration had to spend 2.3 million dollars, mostly on personnel, responding to cyberattacks last year. Spokesperson Jacques Berry says these kinds of attacks require fast responses, and they don’t come cheap.
He says the 2.3 million dollar figure does not include local government spending on the responses.
Louisiana volunteers are helping in the aftermath of a deadly tornado outbreak in Nashville, Tennessee. United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell says his organizations is feeding about 500 people with basic hotdogs and hamburgers for now, but Cajun cuisine is on the way.
Cut 10 (11) “…are really effected.”
At least 24 people are dead as the result of the early Tuesday morning tornado outbreak and many are still unaccounted for.
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 21-year-old Ashlin Faith Lewis, who was found passed out inside a vehicle in a field south of Bogalusa with a crying infant in a car seat. Chief Deputy Mike Haley says EMS was called to the scene and the infant was transported to Our Lady of Angels Hospital
Haley says a deputy woke Lewis up and she failed a sobriety test.