7:30 LRN Sportscast

In high school football last night, Airline prevailed over Byrd 35-21, St. Thomas More handed rival Teurlings Catholic its first loss of the season as the Cougars defeated the Rebels 48 to 34, Neville defeated West Monroe 27-to-14, Ruston blanked Pineville 49 to nothing and West Ouachita over Peabody 33 to 27.

The Saints will visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday looking to break a six-game losing streak. Starting quarterback Derek Carr returns after missing the last three games with an oblique injury. Coach Dennis Allen…

Cut 17 (06) “…game”

But the Saints will be shorthanded in the secondary as two of their top cornerbacks are out with hamstring injuries, Marshon Lattimore and Kool-Aid McKinstry. Running back Kendre Miller is also out again with a hamstring injury. Kick-off on Sunday in Charlotte is at noon.

ULM looks to avoid a two-game losing streak when they visit Marshall today. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent has a scouting report on the Thundering Herd’s offense…

Cut 20 (23) “…really good”

Kick-off this afternoon is at 2:30.

In other college football action…Southern and Grambling are both on the road today. The Jaguars visit Alabama A-and-M, while the Tigers travel to Bethune-Cookman, who has just one win on the season.

In the Southland…Southeastern Louisiana has a big road game at Lamar, Nicholls host Stephen F Austin and McNeese hosts Texas A-and-M Commerce. The Cowboys have lost three straight, while the Lions are 1-and-7 overall.

6:30 AM Newscast

Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

Cut 9 (06)  “…federal courts.”

Louisiana lawmakers approved new Congressional districts earlier this year after a federal judge ordered the state to create a second Majority-Minority District.

This is the weekend in which we “fall back.” Before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to turn your clocks back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious. 

Cut 11 (10) “…during those changes.”

Open enrollment is now underway, and Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage have new options. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year Saturday. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

Cut 3 (12) “…as academic titles.”

5:30 PM Newscast

Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

Cut 9 (06)  “…federal courts.”

Louisiana lawmakers approved new Congressional districts earlier this year after a federal judge ordered the state to create a second Majority-Minority District.

This is the weekend in which we “fall back.” Before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to turn your clocks back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious. 

Cut 11 (10) “…during those changes.”

Open enrollment is now underway, and Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage have new options. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year Saturday. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

Cut 3 (12) “…as academic titles.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints will visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday looking to break a six-game losing streak. Starting quarterback Derek Carr returns after missing the last three games with an oblique injury. Coach Dennis Allen…

Cut 17 (06) “…game”

But the Saints will be shorthanded in the secondary as two of their top cornerbacks are out with hamstring injuries, Marshon Lattimore and Kool-Aid McKinstry. Running back Kendre Miller is also out again with a hamstring injury. Kick-off on Sunday in Charlotte is at noon.

The injury bug is also biting the Pelicans. The team announced today that starters Herb Jones and CJ McCollum will miss at least the next two weeks because of injuries. Five games into the regular season and the Pels already have three starters out of the lineup due to injury. Point guard Dejounte Murray has a fractured hand. New Orleans hosts the Indiana Pacers tonight.

LSU is off this weekend. They play Alabama next Saturday at Tiger Stadium.

ULM looks to avoid a two-game losing streak when they visit Marshall tomorrow afternoon. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent has a scouting report on the Thundering Herd’s offense…

Cut 20 (23) “…really good”

Kick-off tomorrow is at 2:30.

McNeese will play its first home game in 42 days tomorrow night when they host Texas A-and-M Commerce. Redshirt freshman quarterback Kamden Sixkiller has officially been named the starting QB for the Cowboys as previous starter Clifton McDowell will have surgery on an injured finger. Pokes head coach Gary Goff…

Cut 30   (06) “….where we are at”

Kick-off is at 7 PM.

4:30 PM Newscast Nov 1

Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…

Cut 6 (07) “…by December 15.”

U.S. Army investigators are searching for a 26-year-old missing soldier and offering a $10,000 reward for credible information that leads them to the whereabouts of Sgt. David Lee Johnson. According to Fort Johnson and the Joint Readiness Training Center, Johnson was last seen on October 26th and failed to report for duty on October 29th. Authorities say Johnson who was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Johnson has been declared a deserter and may be headed to Colorado. They further advise anyone who sees Johnson not to approach him as he may have access to firearms.

Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District could have a major impact on who has control of the U-S House. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

We “fall back” to standard time this weekend and though we wake up Sunday with an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU Health New Orleans says the most common negative effect is a disruption in the body’s natural circadian rhythm.

Cut 12 (10) “…on 24 hours.”

3:30 PM Newscast Nov 1

Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans currently occupy 220 seats in the U.S. House, Democrats have 212 and there are three vacancies. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says Democrats are banking on winning the Sixth Congressional District in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (05) “…real opportunity.”

Four Democrats and one Republican are running for this open seat that might need a run-off election in December to decide.

This is the weekend in which we “fall back.” Before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to turn your clock back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious.

Cut 11 (10) “…during those changes.”

It’s the first day of Open Enrollment, and Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage have new options. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

Cut 3 (12) “…as academic titles.”

The event tomorrow is from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and admission is free.

LRN PM Newscall November 1

It’s the first day of Open Enrollment, and Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage have new options. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District could have a major impact on who has control of the U-S House. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

Cut 3 (12) “…as academic titles.”

Events will be held in the State Capitol, the State Library, the Capitol Park Museum and in tents on neighboring streets. Wilson says there will be scores of authors and presenters on hand.

Cut 4 (08) “…following their programs.” (More than 200 authors and presenters will be on hand.)

In addition, there will be cooking demonstrations. Wilson says the book festival is a family-friendly event.

Cut 5 (07) “…look for lunch.”

The event tomorrow is from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and admission is free.

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Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut  says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…

Cut 6 (07) “…by December 15.”

Bertaut says Louisiana Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish, showing an average premium reduction of 9% compared to last year. He says you can work with an experienced, licensed agent at no cost…

Cut 7 (11) “…networks work.”

Bertaut says to connect with an agent call 1-844-GET-BLUE.

Residents should consider coverage needs, monthly premiums, and provider networks before enrolling, as each plan varies in cost and benefits. Bertaut says figuring out what health insurance plan works for you can be confusing, but the worst thing you can do is go uncovered…

Cut 8 (10) “…devastating if you do.”

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Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

Cut 9 (06)  “…federal courts.”

Louisiana lawmakers approved new Congressional districts earlier this year after a federal judge ordered the state to create a second Majority-Minority District.

Republicans currently occupy 220 seats in the U.S. House, Democrats have 212 and there are three vacancies. Collins says Democrats are banking on winning the Sixth Congressional District in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (05) “…real opportunity.”

Republican Garret Graves represents the Sixth District, but the political boundaries of his district have been radically changed to favor a Black candidate. Four Democrats and one Republican are running for this open seat that might need a run-off election in December to decide.

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This is the weekend in which we “fall back.” Before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to turn your clocks back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious. 

Cut 11 (10) “…during those changes.”

Dr. Alonso says the most common negative effect is a disruption in the body’s natural circadian rhythm.

Cut 12 (10) “…on 24 hours.”

And as a result of the time change, people are going to have to completely alter their daily routines based on daylight or darkness.

Cut 13 (10)  “…want to sleep.”

It’s for these reasons that Congress in recent years has debated doing away with biennial time changes altogether as Mexico did in March of 2023.

2:30 PM Newscast Nov 1

Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

Cut 9 (06)  “…federal courts.”

U.S. Army investigators are searching for a 26-year-old missing soldier and offering a $10,000 reward for credible information that leads them to the whereabouts of Sgt. David Lee Johnson. According to Fort Johnson and the Joint Readiness Training Center, Johnson was last seen on October 26th and failed to report for duty on October 29th. Authorities say Johnson who was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Johnson has been declared a deserter and may be headed to Colorado. They further advise anyone who sees Johnson, not to approach him as he may have access to firearms.

The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow.

Events will be held in the State Capitol, the State Library, the Capitol Park Museum and in tents on neighboring streets. Over 200 Authors and presenters will be on hand and Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be cooking demonstrations.

Cut 5 (07) “…look for lunch.”

Wilson adds the book festival is a family-friendly free event from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today for those without affordable health insurance. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says coverage needs, monthly premiums, and provider networks should be considered before enrolling, as each plan varies in cost and benefits. He says figuring out which health insurance plan works for you can be confusing, but the worst thing you can do is go uncovered…

Cut 8 (10) “…devastating if you do.”

1:30 LRN Newscast Nov 1

The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Events will be held in the State Capitol, the State Library, the Capitol Park Museum and in tents on neighboring streets. Assistant Director of the Louisiana Center for the Book Robert Wilson says there will be scores of authors and presenters on hand.

Cut 4 (08) “…following their programs.”

Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today.  Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says Louisiana Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish, showing an average premium reduction of 9% compared to last year. He says you can work with an experienced, licensed agent at no cost…

Cut 7 (11) “…networks work.”

Louisiana’s film industry will be keeping a keen eye on the tax reform debate in Baton Rouge. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 30 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Governor Landry declares November Wild Game Meat Donation Month.  Landry asks Louisiana hunters to donate part or all of their harvest to families in need during the holiday season and for non-hunters to consider financially supporting organizations like Hunters for the Hungry.

12:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana’s film industry is bracing for potential changes to the tax credits it currently enjoys as lawmakers debate changes to the state’s tax code in the upcoming special session. Film Louisiana President Jason Waggenspack says reducing or eliminating the tax breaks could put a major damper on the film industry in the state.

Cut 11 (14) “…of that business.”

Governor Jeff Landry is pushing for lawmakers to eliminate many different tax breaks to the lower the state’s income tax rate on individuals and businesses.

The Saints will attempt to end a six-game losing streak on Sunday when they visit the Carolina Panthers. Wide receiver Chris Olave says they have to start playing better…

Cut 17 (07) “….beating ourselves up”

Derek Carr is expected to start at quarterback after missing the last three games with an oblique injury. Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut  says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…

Cut 6 (07) “…by December 15.”

Bertaut says Louisiana Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish, showing an average premium reduction of 9% compared to last year.

The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

Cut 3 (12) “…as academic titles.”

Events will be held in the State Capitol, the State Library, the Capitol Park Museum and in tents on neighboring streets.