12:30 LRN Newscast

Elon Musk is calling on federal employees to document their work or resign. In an appearance on Fox News today, Governor Landry says he conducted a similar exercise when he was Louisiana’s Attorney General. Landry says he called on employees at the state department of justice to reapply for their job and explain their duties…

Cut 12 (10) “…out there.”

At least three federal agencies – the FBI, the State Department and the Pentagon – have told their employees to ignore Musk’s request.

Christopher Sepulvado will not be the first death row inmate to be executed in Louisiana in 15 years. That’s because the 81-year-old died of natural causes over the weekend. Sepulvado was convicted in 1992 in the DeSoto Parish murder of his six-year-old stepson, Wesley Allen Mercer. Attorney General Liz Murrill said Sepulvado’s fate is now in the hands of God.

Cut 5 (06) “…of our hands.”

New Orleans hosted a successful Super Bowl earlier this month and can now look forward to hosting the Super Bowl of wrestling in 2026. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

11:30 LRN Newscast

A death row inmate slated to be the first to be executed in Louisiana in 15 years has died. 81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado passed away over the weekend after spending more than 30 years on death row. He had been scheduled to be executed by way of lethal gas on March 17th. Attorney General Liz Murrill said she had no plans of calling off the execution had Sepulvado lived.

Cut 3 (06) “…relevant to me.” 

The Louisiana Travel Association and the Louisiana Bed & Breakfast Association are joining forces to strengthen and grow the bed and breakfast industry in the state. LTA President Chris Landry says the organizations plan to offer marketing support, educational opportunities, and networking events to enhance visibility and attract more visitors.

Cut 11 (09) “…be successful.”

Ten-digit dialing starts in the 318 area code today, as it gets ready to welcome the new 457 area code in September. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says there’s an easy way to remember the new area code.

Cut 6 (07) “…100 plus 357.”

The LSU Lady Tigers flip the script from last week as they went into Lexington and beat Kentucky, 65-58. Last week at Texas, LSU blew a 12-point third quarter lead in dropping their second game of the season. Yesterday, the Lady Tigers stormed back from down 16 late in the second quarter and outscored them 23-6 in the third to take control of the game. After the game, Coach Kim Mulkey said they didn’t make too many adjustments after halftime.

Cut 16 (17) “…to keep going.”

LSU improves to 27-2 overall and 12-2 in the SEC, and the win clinched them a double bye in the SEC Tournament.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

The LSU Lady Tigers flip the script from last week as they went into Lexington and defeated Kentucky, 65-58. Last week at Texas, LSU blew a 12-point third quarter lead in dropping their second game of the season. Yesterday, the Lady Tigers stormed back from down 16 late in the second quarter and outscored them 23-6 in the third to take control of the game. After the game, Coach Kim Mulkey said they didn’t make too many adjustments after halftime.

Cut 16 (17) “…to keep going.”

LSU improves to 27-2 overall and 12-2 in the SEC.

The McNeese men’s basketball team can win an outright Southland regular season championship with a win over U-T-R-G-V tonight at the Legacy Center. Tip time is at 6 PM.

Shaw graduate Terry Joseph has reportedly been named the Saints passing game coordinator. Joseph has been a longtime assistant on the college ranks.

LSU baseball won its series against Omaha, but suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday afternoon as the Tigers didn’t get a hit until the eighth inning in a five to four loss to the Mavericks. LSU had 17 fly ball outs that game. Coach Jay Johnson says it was a learning experience for his team…

Cut 20 (20) “…in my mind”

LSU hosts Nicholls tonight at 6 PM. The Colonels are off to a 5-and-2 start after sweeping Little Rock.

The Ragin Cajuns took two of three from 23rd ranked Nebraska over the weekend. U-L Lafayette swept a doubleheader from the Cornhuskers on Saturday.

Louisiana Tech dropped two of three to Southern Miss and ULM split a rain shortened series with Houston Christian.  The Warhawks host Little Rock at 6 PM tonight.

10:30 LRN Newscast

In a budget presented to lawmakers, Governor Landry is proposing 100-million dollars for the new L-A Scholarship program, which is replacing the state’s current voucher program that’s receiving 46-million dollars in state money. But Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio is also not restoring a nine-million dollar cut made to early childhood education last year…

Cut 15 (12) “…test scores”

House Insurance Committee Chairman Gabe Firment expects a push to expand the Fortified Roof Program, which offers grants of up to 10-thousand dollars to homeowners to strengthen their roofs against wind damage…

Cut 9 (10) “…insurance companies”

Firment says legislators also approved a package of property insurance reforms last year that will hopefully soon provide relief to rising property insurance premiums.

Louisiana’s oldest death row prisoner, who was set to be executed on March 17th has passed away. 81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado died over the weekend after spending more than 30 years on death row. He was convicted in 1992 in the DeSoto Parish murder of his six-year-old stepson, Wesley Allen Mercer.

Those of you in North Louisiana should dial ten digits for all calls starting today. Andrew Greenstein explains why.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

9:30 LRN Newscast

We’re less than two months away from the regular legislative session. It gets underway April 14th. House Insurance Chairman Gabe Firment from Grant Parish says this year, the priority issue is auto insurance – in particular the commercial auto insurance sector, where high costs are forcing businesses to park trucks and lay off workers.

Cut 8 (12) “…automobile insurance.”

Governor Landry’s proposed budget for next fiscal year does not contain the two-thousand-dollar teacher stipend educators received a couple of years ago. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says funding will become available to make that pay increase permanent if voters approve Constitutional Amendment two on March 29th

Cut 13 (11)  “…passing.”

The Louisiana Travel Association and the Louisiana Bed & Breakfast Association have teamed up to strengthen and grow the bed and breakfast industry in the state. LTA President Chris Landry says the goal is to provide B&B owners with greater opportunities to grow while enriching Louisiana’s tourism industry as a whole.

Cut 12 (13) “…connect them with.”

If you’re in the 318 area code, start dialing ten digits for all calls, including local calls, today. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says it’s to prepare for the upcoming introduction of the new 457 area code.

Cut 4 (09) “…was pretty logical.”

Campbell says you have six months to get used to dialing ten digits for local calls in the 318 area code before it becomes mandatory August 25th.

8:30 LRN Newscast

The Chairman of the Louisiana House Insurance Committee says an effort will be made in the upcoming legislative session to lower auto insurance rates. Jeanne Burns has more…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

A Red River Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a wreck on Saturday morning that killed a 70-year-old woman. State Police say Ella Winn of Coushatta made a left turn into the sheriff’s deputy’s Chevy Tahoe, which had its emergency lights and sirens activated. Investigators say Winn was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene, while the deputy, 23-year-old Asia Pikes, suffered severe injuries.

For those living in the 3-1-8 area code, they are encouraged to start dialing all ten digits of a phone number when making a phone call. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says you have six months to get used to dialing ten digits for local calls in the 318 area code before it becomes mandatory August 25th.

Cut 5 (08) “…I don’t think.”

New telephone numbers in the current 318 service area will be assigned the new 457 area code starting September 25th.

State Lawmakers will start making changes to the governor’s proposed budget when the regular session begins April 14th. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says there are unanswered questions about state and federal financing sources which brings murkiness to this budget cycle…

Cut 14 (14) “…disrupted.”

Landry proposed a budget of nearly 45-billion dollars last week that would shrink overall spending by 430-million dollars.

7:30 LRN Newscast

We are just under 50 days away from the regular legislative session which will begin April 14th. House Insurance Chairman Gabe Firment from Grant Parish says his committee will have a busy agenda….

Cut 7 (08) “…issue to our constituents.”

Firment says this year the priority is auto insurance, in particular the commercial auto insurance sector, where high costs are forcing businesses to park trucks and lay off workers.

During the session, lawmakers will also work on approving a budget for next fiscal year. Governor Landry is proposing 100-million dollars for the new L-A Scholarship program, which is replacing the state’s current voucher program that’s receiving 46-million dollars in state money. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says Landry is proposing not to restore a nine-million dollar cut made to early childhood education last year…

Cut 15 (12) “…test scores”

The Louisiana Travel Association is teaming up with the Louisiana Bed & Breakfast Association to help grow the B&B community. Sean Richardson has more…

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Madison Sheahan is reportedly moving on after spending just over a year on the job. Reuters is reporting that Sheahan is expected to be named the deputy director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sheahan was 26-years-old when she became LDWF Secretary in 2024 and is known as a skillful political operative.

6:45 LRN Sportscast

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team rallied from a 16-point first half deficit to beat 14th ranked Kentucky 65 to 58 yesterday. Guard Mikaylah Williams scored 15 of her 24 points in the second half as LSU improved to 27-and-2 overall, 12 and 2 in the SEC. Coach Kim Mulkey believes her team is flying under the radar…

Cut 17 (21) “…tremendous year”

The win was also Mulkey’s 750th win in her 25-year head coaching career, which includes four national championships.

The McNeese men’s basketball team can win an outright Southland Conference regular season championship with a win over U-T-R-G-V tonight at the Legacy Center.

 

The LSU baseball team took two of three from Omaha this weekend. For the second weekend in a row, the Tigers got great starting pitching from Kade Anderson, Anthony Eyanson and Chase Shores. Eyanson on the relationship among the starters…

Cut 24 (08) “…keep it moving”

LSU will host Nicholls tonight at 6 PM. The Colonels are off to a 5-and-2 start after sweeping Little Rock.

The Ragin Cajuns took two of three from 23rd ranked Nebraska over the weekend. U-L Lafayette swept a doubleheader from the Cornhuskers on Saturday. Andrew Hermann tossed a complete game in the second game of the doubleheader. U-L Lafayette is at McNeese on Tuesday.

The Cowboys are five and one after sweeping Oakland over the weekend.

Louisiana Tech dropped two of three to Southern Miss. Saturday was a good day for Garrison Berkley has he had five hits in the doubleheader.

6:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana’s oldest death row prisoner, who was set to be executed on March 17th has passed away. 81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado died over the weekend after spending more than 30 years on death row. He was convicted in 1992 in the DeSoto Parish murder of his six-year-old stepson, Wesley Allen Mercer.

Those of you in North Louisiana should dial ten digits for all calls starting today. Andrew Greenstein explains why.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

 

The governor’s proposed budget for next fiscal year does not contain the two-thousand-dollar teacher pay stipend educators received a couple of years ago. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says funding will become available to make that pay increase permanent if voters approve Constitutional Amendment two on March 29th

Cut 13 (11)  “…passing.”

There is a lawsuit filed against Constitutional Amendment Two as plaintiffs claim the amendment is misleading to voters and they claim every teacher will not see that two-thousand dollar permanent pay bump.

The Louisiana Travel Association and the Louisiana Bed & Breakfast Association have teamed up to strengthen and grow the bed and breakfast industry. LTA President Chris Landry says the collaboration aims to increase memberships while also providing valuable resources to help B&Bs

Cut 10 (08) “…Bed and Breakfast Association.”

Landry says L-T-A plans to offer marketing support, educational opportunities, and networking to enhance visibility and attract more visitors.

LRN AM Newscall February 24

Those of you in North Louisiana should dial ten digits for all calls starting today. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Chairman of the Louisiana House Insurance Committee says an effort will be made in the upcoming legislative session to lower auto insurance rates. Jeanne Burns has more…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

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Louisiana Travel Association is teaming up with the Louisiana Bed & Breakfast Association to help grow the B&B community in Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more…

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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If you’re in the 318 area code, start dialing ten digits for all calls, including local calls, today. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says it’s to prepare for the upcoming introduction of the new 457 area code.

Cut 4 (09) “…was pretty logical.”

Campbell says you have six months to get used to dialing ten digits for local calls in the 318 area code before it becomes mandatory August 25th.

Cut 5 (08) “…I don’t think.”

New telephone numbers in the current 318 service area will be assigned the new 457 area code starting September 25th. Campbell says there’s an easy way to remember the new area code.

Cut 6 (07) “…100 plus 357.”

Those who get the new 457 area code will also be required to dial ten digits for all calls.

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We are just under 50 days away from the regular legislative session which will begin April 14th. House Insurance Chairman Gabe Firment from Grant Parish says his committee will have a busy agenda….

Cut 7 (08) “…issue to our constituents.”

Firment says this year the priority is auto insurance, in particular the commercial auto insurance sector, where high costs are forcing businesses to park trucks and lay off workers.

Cut 8 (12) “…automobile insurance.”

Firment says legislators approved a package of property insurance reforms last year that will hopefully soon provide relief to rising property insurance premiums. This year Firment expects legislators will look to expand the Fortified Roof Program…

Cut 9 (10)  “…insurance companies”

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The Louisiana Travel Association and the Louisiana Bed & Breakfast Association have teamed up strengthen and grow the bed and breakfast industry in the state. LTA President Chris Landry says the collaboration aims to increase memberships while also providing valuable resources to help B&Bs expand their businesses.

Cut 10 (08) “…Bed and Breakfast Association.”

Landry says by joining forces, the organizations plan to offer marketing support, educational opportunities, and networking events to enhance visibility and attract more visitors.

Cut 11 (09) “…be successful.”

The partnership will also provide advocacy efforts to address industry challenges and ensure B&B owners have access to the tools they need to succeed. Landry says ultimately, the goal is to provide B&B owners with greater opportunities to grow while enriching Louisiana’s tourism industry as a whole.

Cut 12 (13) “…connect them with.”

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The governor’s proposed budget for next fiscal year does not contain the two-thousand-dollar teacher stipend educators received a couple of years ago. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says funding will become available to make that pay increase permanent if voters approve Constitutional Amendment two on March 29th

Cut 13 (11)  “…passing.”

Lawmakers will start making changes to the governor’s proposed budget when the regular session begins April 14th. Procopio says there are unanswered questions about state and federal financing sources which brings murkiness to this budget cycle…

Cut 14 (14) “…disrupted.”

The governor is proposing to double state funding for the state’s new voucher program known as the LA Gator scholarship program. 55-hundred students are currently able to attend private schools thanks to 46-million dollars in funding. Procopio says Landry is proposing to increase that funding to 100-million dollars, after he me made a nine-million dollar cut to early childhood education last year….

Cut 15 (12) “…test scores.”

The state’s new voucher program will not only go towards private school tuition, it will also help pay for homeschool materials and other education expenses.

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The LSU Lady Tigers flip the script from last week as they went into Lexington and beat Kentucky, 65-58. Last week at Texas, LSU blew a 12-point third quarter lead in dropping their second game of the season. Yesterday, the Lady Tigers stormed back from down 16 late in the second quarter and outscored them 23-6 in the third to take control of the game. After the game, Coach Kim Mulkey said they didn’t make too many adjustments after halftime.

Cut 16 (17) “…to keep going.”

LSU improves to 27-2 overall and 12-2 in the SEC, and the win clinched them a double bye in the SEC Tournament. Mulkey said her team is focused on the big prize.

Cut 17 (21)  “…a tremendous year.”

The win was also Mulkey’s 750th win in her 25-year head coaching career, which includes four national championships – three at Baylor and one at LSU. Mulkey said she had no idea that this win was a milestone win for her, even after her players drenched her in the locker room after the game.

Cut 18 (20)  “…it was 750.”

LSU has two more regular season games before the SEC Tournament – on Thursday against Alabama in Tuscaloosa and Sunday against Ole Miss at the P-MAC.

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LSU baseball suffered its first loss on Saturday afternoon but bounced back that night to take the series against Omaha. The Mavericks held LSU without a hit until the eighth inning on Saturday in a five-to-four victory in game one of a doubleheader. Coach Jay Johnson…

Cut 19 (12) “…elite team”

LSU took game two of the doubleheader to 12 to 1. The Tigers scored all of those runs without hitting a home run as they had much better at-bats. Johnson says the loss in the first game of the doubleheader was a learning experience as LSU got into a rut of hitting pop-ups and fly outs…

Cut 20 (20) “…in my mind.”

LSU hosts Nicholls tonight at 6 p.m.