06:30 LRN Newscast November 6

Governor Bobby Jindal has announced his endorsement of Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy in the US Senate runoff. Jindal says Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu does not represent Louisiana values, while Cassidy will look out for the best interest of Louisiana voters….
cut 11 (10) “….Louisiana priorities”

Landrieu is the lone democrat who holds a statewide office. New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond and Public Service Commission Member Foster Campbell are the only other two democrats in the state that hold an office that represents more than one parish. Campbell was re-elected Tuesday to a third-term with P-S-C….
cut 4 (13) “…what you’re doing”
Campbell says he’ll continue to fight for Louisiana’s coast, which includes supporting lawsuits against the oil and gas industry who he feels is responsible for the much of the coastal damage.

In Louisiana’s fifth Congressional district, family physician Ralph Abraham, a republican from Mangham, is in a runoff against Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Abraham says his positive campaign in the primary helped put him in the run-off…
cut 13 (11) “….of that”
Political observers say Abraham is the favorite but Mayo says his underdog status is a motivating factor for his campaign…
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The run-off is December sixth

AM Newscall November 6th, 2014

Bayou Country Superfest announces the lineup for the 2015 shows. Scott Carwile reports…

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Governor Bobby Jindal announces his support for Republican Bill Cassidy in the US Senate run-off. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In Louisiana’s 5th Congressional district, family physician Ralph Abraham will be in the runoff against Democrat Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Michelle Southern reports.

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Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell won for this third term on election night this week. The 67-year-old represents District 5 on the five-seat commission which regulates utility companies — which spans all of northern Louisiana and covers 24 parishes. Campbell is one of the last elected Democrats in the state but won across both parties:

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Campbell has been a controversial figure at times taking positions that are at odds with interests like the oil and gas industry. He feels the key to his survival is keeping citizens informed…:

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Campbell says he plans to continue to fight for Louisiana’s coast and fight lawmakers who strike down lawsuits against the oil and gas industries who he feels is responsible for the damage…:

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Bayou Country Superfest announces the lineup for the 2015 shows. Kenny Chesney will headline Saturday night May 23rd and Maranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton will be back to back to close out the shows on Sunday night May 24th. BCS Producer-Director Quint Davis says getting Lambert and Shelton together was a real coup…

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The lineup also features Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr, Kip Moore, and others. Earlier this week, it was announced that Taylor Swift would headline the festival on Friday May 22. Davis says that Swift is playing Tiger Stadium that Friday night, but not as part of BCS. He says a confused message was released…

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Davis says they were simply able to book Swift’s tour into Tiger Stadium. Tickets for Swift’s show are not part of any BCS ticket package and must be bought seperately. BCS tickets go on-sale to the public Thursday November 13 at 10AM at bayoucountrysuperfest-dot-com. Davis says they are eager to set up that massive stage in Death Valley…

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Governor Bobby Jindal, who was not vocal about Louisiana races prior to the November 4th election, announces his support for Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy as he tries to defeat Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu in the December sixth runoff. Jindal says Landrieu doesn’t represent the state’s best interests

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In his endorsement of Cassidy, Jindal brought up examples of how Landrieu  voted for legislation that ended up hurting Louisiana or supported policies that residents in this state do not embrace. The governor says Cassidy is more in tune with the values of Louisiana

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Jindal has also announced his support for the republican candidates in the two Congressional district run-offs. And if they want him to appear with them on the campaign trail, the governor says he’ll be there

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In Louisiana’s 5th Congressional district, family physician Ralph Abraham will be in the runoff against Democrat Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Abraham says he told his campaign staff that they were going to run a very positive campaign and not go negative at all. He says that’s the only way he wanted to win…:

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The November 4th race between Abraham and Zach Dasher was neck and neck for the Republican nod, but the doctor says he feels it was experience that ultimately got the support of voters. He says that’s the way they plan to move the campaign forward against Mayo…:

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Mayo says one of the areas he’ll focus on the most leading up to December 6th is bringing in more jobs to the 5th District…:

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Mayo says he’s really looking forward to working his campaign and getting out the vote. He says there have been many people that have told him he’d easily be able to make the runoff, but there is no way he would win…:

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Preparation continues on the LSU campus for Saturday’s SEC West showdown between the Fighting Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide. Junior free safety Jalen Mills says they have a good idea of what to expect from Alabama, who plays a similar style as LSU

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Alabama’s biggest weapon on offense is Amari Cooper, who has 71 catches for 1,132 yards and nine touchdowns. Mills on the challenge of defending Cooper…

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The Saints will host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in a game featuring two teams that have identical records. Both clubs are 4-and-4, but the 49ers are coming off a very disappointing loss to St. Louis. But New Orleans Coach Sean Payton says San Fran is still one of the best franchises in the NFL

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The Saints are on a two-game winning and there’s a feeling with Who Dat nation that the Black and Gold are headed in the right direction when it comes to getting back into the playoffs. But Payton says they need to win a few more games before they can think about the postseason

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LRN Newscast 17:30 November 5

Even though Republican’s seized control of the Senate after last night’s mid-term elections, expect the party to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff between Mary Landrieu and Bill Cassidy. That’s according to political consultant Roy Fletcher who says Democrats will also run ads in Landrieu’s favor…:
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Most political analysts believe Cassidy will beat Landrieu in the runoff.

Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister failed to make the runoff in his re-election bid. McAllister finished fourth in yesterday’s primary. He says when he decided to run for re-election, he was going to let the voters make their choice…:
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McAllister admits his infamous “kissing scandal” added unnecessary drama to his campaign. Once his term ends, he plans to devote more time to his private businesses.

The run-off between former governor Edwin Edwards and republican Garret Graves in the sixth district congressional race should be interesting. Edwards is known for his quick humor on the campaign trail, but Graves says his campaign will be about concrete ideas on how to improve the US and Louisiana…
cut 11 (10) “….substance’

Voter turnout for the November fourth election was 50-percent. Secretary of State Tom Schedler wishes it was higher, but he’s glad there were very few problems at the polls…
cut 7 (10) “…needed help’
He hopes the turnout is higher for the December sixth runoff and the election goes smootly again. Early voting begins Saturday, November 22nd.

LRN Newscast 16:30 11-05-14

Even though Republicans seized control of the Senate after last night’s mid-term primary elections, you can still expect the party, as well as GOP Political Action Committees, to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Republicans still want to win this seat…

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Most political experts predict Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy will defeat Mary Landrieu.

 

The big question in the 6th Congressional District race has been answered and Garrett Graves will be the Republican that takes on Democrat Edwin Edwards in the runoff. The former Governor says he is thrilled about the results in the primary…

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Garrett Graves says the race is ll about moving Louisiana forward; not living in the past.

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Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister failed to make the runoff in his re-election bid. Eric Gill reports…

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State Police report an early morning single vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 4 in Franklin Parish has claimed the life of a mother and her 5 week-old child. Twenty-six year-old Jenna Johnson of West Monroe ran off the road, struck a ditch, and overturned he vehicle. Both mom and baby were ejected, as neither was properly restrained.

LRN Newscast 15:30 11-05-14

Now that Bill Cassidy and incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu are headed for a runoff in the Senate race, Landrieu has challenged the Republican Congressman to a series of 6 debates. But with most experts saying Cassidy will beat Landrieu in the runoff, he will probably opt to play it safe…

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That’s Political Consultant Roy Fletcher.

 

We now know former Governor Edwin Edwards will be facing Republican Garrett Graves in the runnoff for the 6th Congressional District. Graves says this race is about moving forward in Louisiana, not about living in the past…

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Edwards says he’s got plenty of surprises up his sleeve about Graves and he looks forward to debating him.

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Two-point-nine million people are registered to vote in Louisiana and half of them voted in the November fourth election yesterday. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he anticipated a voter turnout around 50-percent…

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From all reports, Schedler says Election Day ran very smooth.

Republican Dr. Ralph Abraham and Democrat Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo will face off for Representative Vance McAllister’s congressional seat in the 5th District for the December 6th runoff. McAllister says, whoever is elected to take his place, he will support the new congressman as much as he can…

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McAllister finished fourth yesterday.

LRN sportscast 16:45 November 5

The Saints returned to the practice field today to prepare for Sunday’s game against Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers. Here’s Coach Sean Payton on what he’s seen from Kaepernick…
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Kaepernick is taking some heat this week as he had a costly fumble at the very end of last week’s game, which resulted in a loss to the St. Louis Rams.

On paper, Alabama has the advantage at quarterback in Saturday’s game against LSU. Blake Sims has completed 65-percent of his passes for 2,034 yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions. LSU’s Anthony Jennings has completed only 50-percent of his passes for 1,190 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions.

In high school football news…Parkway’s appeal was denied by the LHSAA, which means they’ll have to forfeit five games for using an ineligible player and that won’t make the postseason.

The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready to take a long flight out to New Mexico State to play the Aggies on Saturday night. New Mexico State has lost their last seven, but U-L Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth says the Aggies are still a quality football team…
cut 20 (20) “…a lot of breaks”

U-L-M gets back into Sun Belt action this Saturday as the Warhawks will visit Appalachian State. The Warhawks are looking to end a four-game losing streak. The Mountaineers have won two in a row, including a 44-0 win over Georgia State. Kick-off from Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina is at 2:30.

LRN Newscast 14:30 11-05-14

Even though Republicans seized control of the Senate last night, you should still expect the party, and those who support it, to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff race…

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It’s Garrett Graves against Edwin Edwards in a run-off for the 6th Congressional District. And Edwards says he’s ready…

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Graves says Obamacare needs to go, and he wants to balance the budget.

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Secretary of State Tom Schedler says yesterday’s election day was a good day for his office with no real problems reported…

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Over a million people voted yesterday, with two races finishing in a tie in West Carroll and St. Mary Parishes, and of course, the Senate race headed to the runoff.

 

One man who will not be headed to a runoff is 5th District Congressman Vance McAllister, who is saying he help to those who are in the runoff.

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The so-called kissing Congressman finished 4th in yesterday’s primary. McAllister says he is at peace with the voters’ choices.

 

PM LRN Newscall November 5

Even though Republican’s seized control of the Senate after last night’s mid-term elections, you should still expect the party, as well as GOP Political Action Committees, to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff. Eric Gill reports…

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Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister failed to make the runoff in his re-election bid. Eric Gill reports…

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Even though Republican’s seized control of the Senate after last night’s mid-term primary elections, you should still expect the party, as well as GOP Political Action Committees, to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Republicans still want to win this seat…

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A majority of political pundits predict Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy will defeat Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu in the December 6th runoff election. Fletcher says Democrats can’t afford not to pump some money in Landrieu’s favor…

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Landrieu has challenged Cassidy to six debates leading up to the December election. Fletcher doesn’t see that happening. He says the Cassidy campaign will play it safe…

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Two-point-nine million people are registered to vote in Louisiana and half of them voted in the November fourth election. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he anticipated a voter turnout around 50-percent…

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Schedler says there were not any major issues on election day

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The Secretary of State’s office says two races finished in a tie, a constable race in West Carroll Parish and a Justice of Peace election in St. Mary Parish. Schedler says those two races, plus the US Senate race will be decided in a December runoff, which he hopes will run as smooth as yesterday…

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The big question in the 6th Congressional District race has been answered and Garrett Graves will be the Republican that takes on Democrat Edwin Edwards in the runoff. The former Governor says he is thrilled about the results in the primary…:

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Edwards says his opponent spent 6 years under Governor Bobby Jindal as his top coastal advisor and all he did was spend money. He says he’s got plenty of surprises up his sleeve about Graves and he looks forward to debating him…:

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Graves says leading up to the runoff he wants to focus on meaningful issues like Obamacare, balancing the budget and border security. He says they want to run the campaign with as much significance as possible…:

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Graves says this race is about moving forward in Louisiana, not about living in the past:

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Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister failed to make the runoff in his re-election bid. McAllister finished fourth in yesterday’s primary. McAllister says when he decided to run for re-election, he was going to let the voters make their choice…

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He says the people made their choice and he’s at peace with their decision. McAllister admits his infamous “kissing scandal” added unnecessary drama to his campaign…

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Republican Dr. Ralph Abraham and Democrat Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo will face off for McAllister’s congressional seat in the December 6th runoff. McAllister says, whoever is elected to take his place, he will support the new congressman as much as he can…

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13:30 Newscast November 5th, 2014

Half of the 2.9 million registered voters in Louisiana cast a ballot for the November 4th election. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says even though that was his prediction, he’d hoped to be wrong. He says despite the 50% turnout, he’s happy there were very few issues yesterday..:
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He says they hope to have a good turnout and for things to run smoothly again for the runoff December 6th.

Even though Republican’s seized control of the Senate after last night’s mid-term primary elections, you should still expect the party to spend significant money in Louisiana’s Senate runoff between Mary Landrieu and Bill Cassidy. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Democrats can’t afford not to pump some money in Landrieu’s favor…:
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Most political analysts believe Cassidy will easily beat Landrieu in the runoff.

Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister failed to make the runoff in his re-election bid. Eric Gill reports…:
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And in the 6th District Democrat Edwin Edwards will be taking on Governor Bobby Jindal’s former Coastal Advisor Garrett Graves. The former Governor accuses Graves of being frivolous with money when he worked under the Jindal administration and says he has some surprises up his sleeve. Graves says the past is the past and their campaign will focus on Louisiana’s future.

12:30 Newscast November 5th, 2014

Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister failed to make the runoff in his re-election bid. McAllister finished fourth in yesterday’s primary. He says when he decided to run for re-election, he was going to let the voters make their choice…:
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McAllister admits his infamous “kissing scandal” added unnecessary drama to his campaign but now he’s going to back to makin some money.

Bayou Country Superfest announces the lineup for the 2015 shows. They say Kenny Chesney will headline Saturday night May 23rd and Maranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton will be back to back to close out the shows on Sunday night May 24th. It was previously announced that Taylor Swift’s show in Tiger Stadium that Friday May 22nd was part of Bayou Country Superfest, but today promoters of the show are calling it a stand alone.

With Louisiana’s US Senate race headed to a run-off, with political observers labeling Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu as the underdog. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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