A statewide poll funded by Harris, Deville & Associates indicates that Governor Edwards leads the October primary, and Support for Edwards rises to 40% in a run-off with Congressman Abraham who gets 36% with 24% undecided. Edwards gets 41% in a run-off with Eddie Rispone who gets 28%. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon.
Cut 7 (08) “…against Governor Edwards.”
A House approved constitutional amendment stating there is no legal right to an abortion in Louisiana heads to the Senate floor. If it gets two-thirds approval by the Senate, the measure would share an October ballot with the gubernatorial primary. Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson says her legislation will allow voters to show the rest of the nation that Louisiana is the “number one pro-life state.”
Cut 12 (11) “…holistically.”
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Much of Louisiana will see several inches of rain over the next few days raising the concern for potential flooding. Brooke Thorington has more…
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Brooke Thorington”
For the first time in it’s nearly hundred year history the Bonnet Carre Spillway may have to open for the second time in one year, a decision that will be made likely by Thursday, marking a history run of five opening openings for the structure over the last ten years, a structure that is designed to relive pressure on the New Orleans levee system.
16:45 LRN Sportscast May 8
After getting blown out by Louisiana Tech 12-1 last night, LSU left today for a three-game series against SEC West division leading Arkansas. Shortstop Josh Smith admits the Tigers were flat last night…
cut 30 (17) “…this weekend”
LSU has won 13 of their last 14 SEC regular-season series against the Razorbacks, including seven in a row. The Hogs are playing well. They are 17-7 in league play and they’ve hit 64 home runs, the second most in the SEC.
Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech gets ready to host Western Kentucky this weekend. But because of the extensive damage to J-C Love Field, the three-game set that starts Friday will take place on the ULM campus.
The recruiting middleman that was involved in the LSU FBI wiretap scandal has been convicted in the NCAA corruption trial. A federal jury in New York found aspiring agent Christian Dawkins guilty of conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery. He was facing six counts. Former Adidas consultant Merl Code was also convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery. They will be sentenced at a later date.
Two of the six LSU basketball players who entered the NBA draft process have been invited to partcipate in next week’s NBA draft combine. Point guard Tremont Waters and Forward Naz Reid are among the 66 players invited to work in front of coaches and scouts from all 30 teams.
The Saints have announced the signing of wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Harris to a three-year contract. Harris is five-foot-six and played at Assumption College, the same Massachusetts school that produced former LSU kicker Cole Tracey. Harris is the all-time leader in the NCAA for combined return touchdowns, with 14. He also caught 41 passes during his senior season for an 18-yard average and had eight TDs.
3:30 PM Newscast
Several western parishes are under a tornado watch until 11pm, including Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Vernon, and Webster. Additionally, a flash flood watch is in effect through seven AM tomorrow for northwest and north central Louisiana. Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service says rainfall totals are the highest south of I-20 and north of I-10
A statewide poll funded by Harris, Deville & Associates indicates that Governor Edwards leads the October primary with 38% voter support, followed by Congressman Ralph Abraham with 23%, and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone has 7%. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says results are favorable for Edwards.
32% of the 650 respondents are undecided.
The House unanimously approves legislation that would legalize industrial hemp, and regulate the sale of hemp based CBD. The state government has indicated that sales of CBD oils and tablets are illegal in Louisiana. Gonzales Representative Clay Shexnayder says the bill legalizes those sales.
Hemp CBD is not psychoactive.
A House approved constitutional amendment stating there is no legal right to an abortion in Louisiana heads to the Senate floor. If it gets two-thirds approval by the Senate, the measure would share an October ballot with the gubernatorial primary. Supporter and Shreveport Senator John Milkovich says the constitutional amendment would blunt pro-choice lawsuit’s effectiveness at a state level.
LRN PM Newscall May 8
Much of Louisiana will see several inches of rain over the next few days raising the concern for potential flooding. Brooke Thorington has more…
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Brooke Thorington”
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New polling indicates the Governor Edwards is in favorable standing with just over 5 months left until the election. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
cut 2 (30) I’m Kevin Barnhart”
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Forecasters expect several inches of rain to fall over Louisiana over the next few days and there’s also a chance for severe weather today and tomorrow. Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service says rainfall totals are the highest south of I-20 and north of I-10
A flash flood watch is in effect through seven AM tomorrow for northwest and north central Louisiana. Hemingway says rainfall totals for the next 12 to 24 hours range from two to four inches for Shreveport, Homer and Ruston…
River flooding is a concern with all of this rain. The National Weather service says the Ouachita River at Monroe is expected to rise to Major flood category near 46 feet on Saturday. Flood stage is 44 feet.
Hemingway says damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes are also possible for much of Louisiana over the next couple of days
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A statewide poll funded by Harris, Deville & Associates indicates that Governor Edwards leads the October primary with 38% voter support, followed by Congressman Ralph Abraham with 23%, and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone has 7%. 32% of respondents are undecided. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says results are favorable for Edwards.
Support for Edwards rises to 40% in a run-off with Abraham who gets 36% with 24% undecided. Edwards gets 41% in a run-off with Rispone who gets 28% with 31% undecided. Couvillon says the individual percentages that the two Republican candidates are receiving are not yet relevant.
Cut 7 (08) “…against Governor Edwards.”
Couvillon says the low numbers for Rispone is not yet troubling, because he’s still building name recognition, but….
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The House unanimously approves legislation that would legalize industrial hemp, and regulate the sale of hemp based CBD. The state government has indicated that sales of CBD oils and tablets are illegal in Louisiana. Gonzales Representative Clay Shexnayder says the bill legalizes those sales.
Hemp CBD is not psychoactive.
Many Louisiana farmers are pushing the state to legalize the growing of industrial hemp, which is allowed under the 2018 federal Farm Bill. Shexnayder says Hemp can grow almost anywhere, with minimal resources…
Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins says both of these products have created a new marketplace, and it’s time for Louisiana to jump in and compete.
The bill heads to the Senate.
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A House approved constitutional amendment stating there is no legal right to an abortion in Louisiana heads to the Senate floor. If it gets two-thirds approval by the Senate, the measure would share an October ballot with the gubernatorial primary. Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson says her legislation will allow voters to show the rest of the nation that Louisiana is the “number one pro-life state.”
The measure would only have a practical effect if Roe vs. Wade were to be overturned in the US Supreme Court.
New Orleans Abortion Fund Outreach Manager Steffani Bangel spoke in opposition, saying the proposal’s passage would endanger the right for women to have control of their own bodies.
Opponents argue the wording of the measure does not cover protections in the case of rape, incest, or to save the mother’s life. Jackson disagrees, saying the legislature would still have the right to add any exceptions in a post-Roe world.
Supporter and Shreveport Senator John Milkovich says the constitutional amendment would blunt pro-choice lawsuit’s effectiveness at a state level.
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Forecasters expect several inches of rain to fall over Louisiana over the next few days and there’s also a chance for severe weather today and tomorrow. Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service says damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes are also possible for much of Louisiana over the next couple of days.
Cut 5 (08) “…into Thursday”
The House unanimously approves legislation that would legalize industrial hemp, and regulate the sale of hemp based CBD. Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins says both of these products have created a new marketplace, and it’s time for Louisiana to jump in and compete.
Cut 11 (08) “…our state.”
he state government has indicated that sales of CBD oils and tablets are illegal in Louisiana.
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A House approved constitutional amendment stating there is no legal right to an abortion in Louisiana heads to the Senate floor. New Orleans Abortion Fund Outreach Manager Steffani Bangel spoke in opposition…
Cut 13 (13) “…freedom”
If it gets two-thirds approval by the Senate, the measure would share an October ballot with the gubernatorial primary, a primary that’s got some new polling that indicates Congressman Ralph Abraham at 23% percent has a significant lead over Republican rival Eddie Rispone for Republican pole position in the governor’s race. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says it’s early, but Rispone’s 7 percent should send a message…
Cut 8 (06) “…to the voters.”
Edwards led the pack at 38%.
1:30 LRN Newscast
The House unanimously approves legislation that would legalize industrial hemp, and regulate the sale of hemp based CBD. Gonzales Representative Clay Shexnayder celebrated the passage.
Cut 10 (09)“…of it”
Hemp and CBD are not psychoactive.
A constitutional amendment stating there is no legal right to an abortion in Louisiana heads to the Senate floor. If passed by the Senate on a two thirds vote, the measure would share an October ballot with the gubernatorial primary. Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson…
Cut 12 (11) “…holistically.”
Opponents argue the wording of the measure does not cover cases of rape or incest.
New polling indicates the Governor Edwards is in favorable standing with just over 5 months left until the election. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
cut 2 (30) I’m Kevin Barnhart”
Forecasters expect several inches of rain to fall over Louisiana over the next few days. Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service says rainfall totals for the next 12 to 24 hours range from two to four inches for Shreveport, Homer and Ruston…
Cut 4 (06) “…as well.”
12:30 PM Newscast
A statewide poll funded by Harris, Deville & Associates indicates that Governor Edwards leads the October primary with 38% voter support, followed by Congressman Ralph Abraham with 23%, and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone has 7%. 32% of respondents are undecided. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says the individual percentages that the two Republican candidates are receiving are not yet relevant.
Cut 7 (08) “…against Governor Edwards.”
The House unanimously approves legislation that would legalize industrial hemp, and regulate the sale of hemp based CBD. The state government has indicated that sales of CBD oils and tablets, a cannabinoid derivative that some claim has medicinal properties, are illegal in Louisiana. Gonzales Representative Clay Shexnayder says the bill legalizes those sales.
Hemp CBD is not psychoactive.
Much of Louisiana will see several inches of rain over the next few days raising the concern for potential flooding. Brooke Thorington has more…
11:40 LRN Sportscast
An embarrassing loss for the LSU baseball team last night as Louisiana Tech thumped the Tigers 12 to 1 to end a 12-game losing streak to the Bayou Bengals. Coach Paul Mainieri’s team was held to four hits…
cut 30 (14) “…all of the way around”
LSU begins its series at Arkansas on Thursday night.
It was a much needed win for the Bulldogs as they had lost seven of their last eight heading into the contest. It was Tech’s first road win over the Tigers since 1983 and their largest margin o victory since 1933. Mason Mallard had four hits and drove in three runs, while Tanner Huddleston had three hits and four RBIs.
Also last night, Nicholls over Tulane five to three, UNO edged Southern five to four and South Alabama defeated Southeastern Louisiana. Tonight, McNeese hosts Priaire View.
LSU football coach Ed Orgeron is excited about the potential of the Tigers offense in 2019. Steve Ensminger will be the offensive coordinator for a second straight season, but Orgeron says he’ll get help from newly hired former Saints assistant Joe Brady…
cut 29 (19) “…give it to him”
The tornado that ripped through Ruston last month has left the Louisiana Tech baseball, softball and soccer stadium usuable. The school is working to find out where the baseball and softball teams will play next season, because their stadiums will have to be completely rebuilt. Athletics Director Tommy McClelland says they hope to find a season long, single location, but if not…
Cut 15 (09) “ideal.”
The Louisiana Tech baseball team will conclude its 2019 home schedule this weekend by hosting three games against Western Kentucky in Monroe.
11:30 AM Newscast
Forecasters expect several inches of rain to fall over Louisiana over the next few days and there’s also a chance for severe weather today and tomorrow. Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service says rainfall totals are the highest south of I-20 and north of I-10
A poll funded by Harris, Deville & Associates indicates that Governor Edwards leads the trio on the ballot with 38% voter support, followed by Congressman Ralph Abraham with 23%, and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone has 7%. 32% of respondents were still undecided. The research polled 650 people. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says results are favorable for Edwards.
A bill has advanced to the House floor that would transfer regulatory control of the state’s medical marijuana program from the Department of Ag to the Department of Health as frustration grows over the delays of getting the product to the public. Matt Doyle has more.
Governor John Bel Edwards will announce a major public-private partnership between the state’s higher education institutions and one of the world’s leading companies at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the State Capitol.
10:30 LRN Newscast May 8
A new report indicates when parents can’t find affordable child care, it carries a heavy cost for Louisiana….
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”
Governor Edwards will hold a press conference today at 3 PM and according to his office, its to announce a major public-private partnership between higher ed institutions and one of the world’s leading companies.
And there’s a flash flood watch in effect for today for northwest and north central Louisiana.
A House committee advances legislation that would move regulatory power of the state’s medical marijuana program from the Ag Department and into the Department of Health. Making the product available to the public has faced repeated delays and grower GB Sciences President John Davis says the current process is broken…
Cut 7 (10) “…work.”
The Ag Department says they found pesticides in the medical marijuana grown by GB Sciences, but Davis the pesticides must have come from the ag department’s lab.
La Tech Athletics Director Tommy McClelland says their baseball, softball and soccer stadiums were all destroyed by last month’s twister and they are weighing options when it comes to rebuilding on their old grounds or picking new locations…
cut 14 (09) “….effective”
McClelland says they also have to figure out where softball and baseball will play their home games next season.