11:30 am Newscast

A&E is bringing back Duck Dynasty this summer. Sean Richardson has details on the anticipated boost to tourism in northeast Louisiana.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The man Shreveport police are looking for in connection with a robbery and fatal shooting at a Walgreens this week, reportedly has a length criminal record.  According to authorities 44 Year old Larry D. Lewis has an assorted list of arrests dating back to 19-97.  Lewis has been named as a possible suspect in the death of 67 year old Billy Jamison on Wednesday.

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The LSU women’s basketball team came out of the gate fast yesterday, but ended up losing  to second-ranked South Carolina 66 to 56.  Head Coach Kim Mulkey is now 0-and-5 against South Carolina during her time at LSU, but she is not losing any sleep over it…

cut 30 (12) “….17 years”

LSU will host Texas A-and-M on Sunday.

This arctic blast has certainly done a number on our plants. LSU Ag Center horticulturist Jason Stagg says when assessing damage to your plants, wait a week before deciding what’s actually lost.   And he says when you do cut back your plants, don’t cut them all the way to the ground, because you’ll leave them more vulnerable in future freezes.

Cut 8 (09) “…to the ground.”

10:30 am Newscast

A huge catalyst for regional growth in Richland Parish is the upcoming Meta AI Data Center in Rayville, which is expected to drive economic activity and create jobs in the area. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis emphasizes the city’s rich history as a foundation for future progress, promoting the city as a hub of opportunity. Key efforts include community development, creating a business-friendly environment, and infrastructure improvements.

Cut 13 (12)  “…leader in AI.”

Meanwhile, A&E has announced a new series, Duck Dynasty: The Revival, premiering this summer. Sheila Snow, Vice President of Marketing at the Monroe-West Monroe Visitors Bureau, anticipates a boost in tourism saying the Robertson family has expanding its warehouse and adding retail space and a new attraction for visitors.

Cut 4 (07) “…cool things set up.”

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This week’s arctic blast did a number on plants throughout the state. Andrew Greenstein has some tips on how you can deal with the damage.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two winter weather-related deaths in Pointe Coupee and Orleans parishes.  According to officials, hypothermia  was a contributing factor to the death of an 85 year old man in Pointe Coupee Parish.  And he death of a 65 year old woman in Orleans Parish was attributed to a fire caused by a space heater.

9:30 am Newscast

The man Shreveport police are looking for in connection with a robbery and fatal shooting at a Walgreens Wednesday morning, reportedly has a length criminal record.  According to authorities 44 Year old Larry D. Lewis has an assorted list of arrests dating back to 19-97.  Lewis has been named as a possible suspect in the death of 67 year old Billy Jamison.  A five thousand dollar reward is being offered for information leading to Lewis’ arrest.

Duck Dynasty is making a comeback. A&E has announced a new series, Duck Dynasty: The Revival, premiering this summer. The revival is already generating excitement beyond the Robertsons’ lives. Sheila Snow, Vice President of Marketing at the Monroe-West Monroe Visitors Bureau, says in addition to the show returning Monroe expects fans of the show to visit the twin cities as well.

Cut 5 (04) “…really excited.”

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The LSU women’s basketball team started fast yesterday but struggled to score after the first quarter and lost to second-ranked South Carolina 66 to 56. LSU defended well, holding the Gamecocks to 37-percent shooting and just two three-pointers, but Coach Kim Mulkey is disappointed with the 17 turnovers…

cut 29 (15) “….get back to work”

LSU will host Texas A-and-M on Sunday.

 

Don’t write off your plants just yet even though it may appear this week’s arctic blast did them in. LSU Ag Center horticulturist Jason Stagg wait a week before assessing them.

Cut 6 (06) “…green and living.”

Stag says if you scrape the stem with a knife or pruners and you see green, that means it’s still alive.

8:30 am Newscast

Duck Dynasty is making a comeback. A&E has announced a new series, Duck Dynasty: The Revival, premiering this summer. It’s already generating excitement beyond the Robertsons’ lives. Sheila Snow, Vice President of Marketing at the Monroe-West Monroe Visitors Bureau, anticipates a boost in tourism like they saw back in 2012.

Cut 3 (13) “…Duck Commander warehouse.”

A significant catalyst for regional growth in Richland Parish is the upcoming Meta AI Data Center in Rayville, which is expected to drive economic activity and create jobs in the area. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis highlights the city’s commitment to economic development

Cut 12 (13) “…till 2030.”

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This arctic blast has certainly done a number on our plants, but don’t be too hasty when assessing the damage. LSU Ag Center horticulturist Jason Stagg says after a week, it’ll be easier to tell which parts are still alive and growing.  And he says while many winter plants likely survived, don’t expect a lot of color any time soon.

Cut 7 (09) “…the plant’s dead.”

 

Who’s America rooting for to win the Super Bowl? David Mason, the sportsbook brand manager for Bet Online-dot-A-G, says based on the number of hashtag mentions for the four remaining teams, America has a clear top choice.

Cut 15 (05) “…for the Bills.”

But Louisiana’s not in that group.  With former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels at the helm, Louisianians are clearly rooting for the Washington Commanders.  The NFC Championship game between the Eagles and Commanders is tomorrow afternoon at 2.

7:30 LRN Sportscast

The LSU women’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season last night, falling to second ranked South Carolina 66 to 56. The Lady Tigers trailed by three points at halftime, but the Gamecocks outscored LSU 18 to 11 in the third quarter to open up a double-digit lead. LSU Coach Kim Mulkey says turnovers did them in…

Cut 26 (17) “…be prepared for”

South Carolina also had 11 blocked shots and held LSU to 30-percent shooting. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team will host Texas A-and-M on Sunday.

The 2nd ranked LSU gymnastics team also had a tough day yesterday losing to 14th ranked Arkansas. The Tigers did not score on floor as well as they usually do. Coach Jay Clark said the team’s preparation was not up to their normal standard.

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The Saints are the only team without a head coach after the Cowboys announced the hiring of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the 10th coach in franchise history. New Orleans is still in the interview process and will reportedly speak with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka today, after speaking with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver yesterday. The NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the team also plans to talk with Mike McCarthy and possibly Joe Brady and Kellen Moore.

According to Bet Online-dot-A-G, most of America is rooting for the Buffalo Bills to win the Super Bowl. Still, here in Louisiana, it’s Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders…

Cut 16 (09) “…for the Commanders”

Louisiana is one of 10 states where most of the people are rooting for the Commanders. Four states are rooting for the Chiefs, and three states are pulling for the Eagles.

The NFC Championship game between the Eagles and Commanders is at 2 PM.

5:30 LRN Newscast

This arctic blast has certainly done a number on our plants. LSU Ag Center horticulturist Jason Stagg says when assessing damage to your plants, wait a week.

Cut 6 (06) “…green and living.”

Stagg says the parts of the plant that have died will be easy to distinguish from those that are still alive and growing. Stagg says when cutting back your plants, don’t cut them all the way to the ground, because you’ll leave them more vulnerable in future freezes.

A significant catalyst for regional growth in Richland Parish is the upcoming Meta AI Data Center in Rayville. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis says it solidifies the region as a hub of opportunity. Key efforts include community development, creating a business-friendly environment, and infrastructure.

Cut 13 (12)  “…leader in AI.”

A&E is bringing back Duck Dynasty this summer, and the revival should bring tourism to northeast Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Who’s America rooting for to win the Super Bowl? David Mason with Bet Online-dot-A-G says America has a clear choice.

Cut 15 (05) “…for the Bills.”

But not Louisiana. With Jayden Daniels at the helm, Louisianians are rooting for the Washington Commanders.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Commanders and the Eagles will face each other for the third time this season in Sunday’s NFC Championship game in Philadelphia. In the regular season, each team won on its home field. Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels says he expects the Eagles defense to throw a few new looks at him….

Cut 19 (14) “…on Sunday.”

Kick off between Philadelphia and Washington is at 2 PM. The AFC Championship game will follow at 5:30. The winners of the title games will face off in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on February 9th.

The Raiders have hired the 73-year-old Pete Carroll as their new head football coach. That leaves Dallas and New Orleans as the only two franchises with head coaching vacancies. This means if the Saints want former Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy they will not have any competition.

The LSU baseball team began full squad work outs today. Baseball America has ranked the Tigers newcomer class of transfers and freshmen signees as the best in the nation in 2025. Freshman right hander William Schmidt is the crown jewel of the freshmen class. The Baton Rouge native took his name out of MLB draft consideration to attend LSU, even though he was set to be a first round pick. Coach Jay Johnson says Schmidt could be a weekend starter this year….

Cut 30 (16) “…wants to be”

The LSU men’s basketball team will face a really good basketball team tomorrow night as they visit fourth ranked Alabama. The Crimson Tide are 16-and-3 on the season.

La Tech goes after its seventh straight home win when it takes on Middle Tennessee at 5:30 tomorrow.

4:30 PM Newscast Jan 24

Shreveport police are asking for the public’s help in finding Larry Lewis. Lewis is wanted for a possible connection to the murder of pharmaceutical rep, Billy Lee Jamison who was robbed and fatally shot while walking to his vehicle in the Walgreens parking lot on Line Avenue Wednesday morning after delivering medication. Caddo Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case. Police warn Lewis is considered armed and dangerous.

A significant catalyst for regional growth in Richland Parish is the upcoming Meta AI Data Center in Rayville, which is expected to drive economic activity and create jobs for the whole area. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis highlights his city’s commitment to economic development

Cut 12 (13) “…till 2030.”

The recent arctic blast did a number on plants throughout the state. Andrew Greenstein has some tips on how you can deal with the damage.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Duck Dynasty: The Revival is coming to A&E this summer. The updated series will feature Willie and Korie Robertson and their growing family including now adult children and grandchildren and the expansion of Duck Commander. Miss Kay and Uncle Si will also rejoin the show. A&E has ordered 2 seasons of the updated series. Sheila Snow, Vice President of Marketing at the Monroe-West Monroe Visitors Bureau Monroe expects fans of the show to visit the twin cities as well.

Cut 5 (04) “…really excited.”

The original Duck Dynasty was the most-watched nonfiction series in cable history.

3:30 PM Newscast Jan 24

Richland Parish is looking forward to a significant catalyst for regional growth with the upcoming Meta AI Data Center in Rayville. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis talks about what the project will do for the entire parish, and he underscores the importance of collaboration between local government, businesses, and residents.

Cut 14 (07) “…working great together.”

The recent arctic blast has done a number on our plants. LSU Ag Center horticulturist Jason Stagg says when assessing damage to your plants, wait a week to get a better idea of the plant’s survival and when cutting back your plants, don’t cut them all the way to the ground, because you’ll leave them more vulnerable in future freezes.

Cut 8 (09) “…to the ground.”

A&E is bringing back Duck Dynasty this summer, and the revival should bring tourism to northeast Louisiana.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Most of America has one top preference to win the Superbowl that will soon be played in New Orleans. David Mason, the sportsbook brand manager for Bet Online-dot-A-G, says based on the number of hashtag mentions for the four remaining teams, America has a clear choice but Louisiana is not among the 33 states pulling for the Buffalo Bills. With former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels at the helm, Louisiana is one of 10 states rooting for the Washington Commanders.

Cut 16 (09) “…for the Commanders.”

UPDATED LRN PM Newscall (Adds Super Bowl rooting interest story)

A&E is bringing back Duck Dynasty this summer, and the revival should bring tourism to northeast Louisiana.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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This arctic blast did a number on plants throughout the state. Andrew Greenstein has some tips on how you can deal with the damage.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Duck Dynasty is making a comeback. A&E has announced a new series, Duck Dynasty: The Revival, premiering this summer. The revival is already generating excitement beyond the Robertsons’ lives. Sheila Snow, Vice President of Marketing at the Monroe-West Monroe Visitors Bureau, anticipates a boost in tourism similar to the surge seen after the original series aired in 2012.

Cut 3 (13) “…Duck Commander warehouse.”

Snow says the Robertson family has done a great job expanding their warehouse and offering visitors more.  Now they have added retail space and a new attraction for visitors.

Cut 4 (07) “…cool things set up.”

The new series will feature 20 one-hour episodes across two seasons, Snow says in addition to the show returning Monroe expects fans of the show to visit the twin cities as well.

Cut 5 (04) “…really excited.”

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This arctic blast has certainly done a number on our plants. LSU Ag Center horticulturist Jason Stagg says when assessing damage to your plants, wait a week.

Cut 6 (06) “…green and living.”

Stagg says the parts of the plant that have died will be easy to distinguish from the parts of the plant that are still alive and growing. If you scrape the stem with a knife or pruners and you see green, that means it’s still alive. Stagg says while many winter plants likely survived, don’t expect a lot of color for the time being.

Cut 7 (09) “…the plant’s dead.”

Stagg says when cutting back your plants, don’t cut them all the way to the ground, because you’ll leave them more vulnerable in future freezes.

Cut 8 (09) “…to the ground.”

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State Police say a Hammond woman died a day after the snowstorm when she crashed head-on into a pickup truck driven by a Mississippi man who was allegedly impaired. Trooper Marc Gremillion says the two-vehicle crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 22 in Ponchatoula and 65-year-old Peggy Williams did not survive

Cut 9 (07)  “…her injuries.”

Gremillion says slick roads may have contributed to the crash…

Cut 10 (08) “…the crash.”

Gremillion says the impaired driver has been identified as Kody Lacour of Picayune, Mississippi….

Cut 11 (11) “…court order.”

Neither driver was buckled up, but Lacour only suffered minor injuries.

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A significant catalyst for regional growth in Richland Parish is the upcoming Meta AI Data Center in Rayville, which is expected to drive economic activity and create jobs in the area. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis highlights the city’s commitment to economic development

Cut 12 (13) “…till 2030.”

Ellis emphasizes Monroe’s rich history as a foundation for future progress, promoting the city as a hub of opportunity. Key efforts include community development, creating a business-friendly environment, and infrastructure improvements.

Cut 13 (12)  “…leader in AI.”

Ellis underscores the importance of collaboration between local government, businesses, and residents to ensure Monroe thrives as a vibrant, forward-looking community.

Cut 14 (07) “…working great together.”

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Who’s America rooting for to win the Super Bowl? David Mason, the sportsbook brand manager for Bet Online-dot-A-G, says based on the number of hashtag mentions for the four remaining teams, America has a clear top choice.

Cut 15 (05) “…for the Bills.”

But Louisiana is not among those 33 states. With former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels at the helm, Louisianians are rooting for the Washington Commanders.

Cut 16 (09) “…for the Commanders.”

Louisiana is one of 10 states rooting for the Commanders. Four states are rooting for the Chiefs, and three states are pulling for the Eagles.