1:30 LRN Newscast

LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served court documents in Ole Miss’s lawsuit against him and offensive lineman Devin Harper outside the LSU football facility yesterday. The lawsuit seeking nearly one-million-dollars from the athletes for breaking their Ole Miss revenue-sharing contracts was filed in July, and legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the timing of when they were served is not a coincidence…

Cut 3 (12) “…par for the course”

The Tigers will play a football game in Oxford on Saturday night against the Rebels. Kinney Ferris, the executive director of Visit Oxford, says the game is all anyone in town has been talking about for months.

Cut 7 (12) “…being ranked.”

 

While four-year universities nationwide struggle to grow their enrollment, LSUA welcomed its biggest fall class ever. Joe Gallinaro has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

 

Louisiana OMV offices are open today after they were closed the last two days because of computer system upgrades.

And the suspect who allegedly stabbed four people to death in Houma last weekend has been released from the hospital and he was booked into jail. Kaegan Solet faces four counts of first-degree murder, and one count attempted first degree murder.

12:30 LRN Newscast

As if Saturday’s game between LSU and Ole Miss needed any more drama, another legal wrinkle had been added…

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

New Orleans native and Texas quarterback Arch Manning has issued an apology after joking about an AI video that depicted Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. Manning said the video was hilarious when meeting with reporters on Monday and then yesterday Manning apologized and said there was nothing funny about the video.

 

LSU Alexandria says its enrollment has increased nearly 12 percent over the Fall of 2025. An impressive number considering a recent report that showed undergraduate enrollment increasing just one percent at public four-year institutions nationwide. LSU A Chancellor Doctor Elizabeth Beard says 86-hundred students at LSU -A see excellence, affordability and access…

Cut 10 (08) “…are not”

A manhunt is underway in northwest Louisiana for a Caddo Correctional Center inmate who escaped Monday night. Authorities say 24-year-old Tre’Veon Jackson escaped custody after being transported to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn…

Cut 12 (13) “…custody”

Whitehorn says it’s believed that Jackson committed car jacking after fleeing police custody and he’s considered armed and dangerous.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

If LSU’s defense looks like the best in college football through the first two weeks of the season, the statistics back it up. The Tigers enter Saturday night’s Top 10 showdown with Ole Miss ranked No. 1 nationally in total defense, allowing just 142 yards per game. LSU’s “D” will be put to the test Saturday against Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who is one of the most dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks in the country. Tigers Coach Lane Kiffin…

Cut 18 (12) “…Caleb Williams”

LSU failed to sack Chambliss in last year’s game.

LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen is known for sacking the quarterback. He has five of them this season. According to ESPN, he was also served papers today related to the lawsuit filed by Ole Miss alleging that Umanmielen and LSU offensive lineman Devin Harper owe the school close to a million dollars for a breach of contract. Ole Miss says the two signed a revenue sharing contract with them in January, then left for LSU and have not paid a buyout that Ole Miss believes they owe.

 

ULM welcomes Southeastern Louisiana for its home opener on Saturday. The Warhawks fell to 0-and-2 after losing to UAB 26-20 last weekend. Coach Bryant Vincent says that his team needs to be ready for the Lions this week.

Cut 19 (17) “…Super Bowl.”

Southeastern won its first game of the season last week, a 30-25 victory over North Alabama. ULM is coming off a 26-20 loss to UAB.

LSU announced today that it will build a statue to honor the career of former women’s basketball star Sylvia Fowles. The two-time All-American center led the Tigers to four consecutive Final Four appearances in the 200s. In 2008, she was the National Defensive Player of the Year and the SEC player of the year.

11:30 LRN Newscast

According to ESPN, LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served papers today related to the lawsuit filed by Ole Miss alleging that Umanmielen and LSU offensive lineman Devin Harper owe the school close to a million dollars for a breach of contract. Ole Miss says the two signed a revenue sharing contract with them in January, then left for LSU and have not paid a buyout that Ole Miss believes they owe.

The city of Oxford is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of college football fans for Saturday’s the top-10 matchup between LSU and Ole Miss. Executive director of Visit Oxford, Kinney Ferris says the city could surpass it’s standing record for most visitors ever.

Cut 8 (09) “…around it.”

To help with crowd control, the Oxford Police Department is bringing in 19 horse-mounted police units from cities like Mobile, Alabama. Louisiana State Police is also tripling the number of Troopers they send to an away game for LSU football.

In a conference call with reporters, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was asked if he regretted his vote to confirm Robert F Kennedy as U-S Healthy Secretary. Cassidy and Kennedy disagree on the safety of childhood vaccines. Cassidy says the Trump Administration promised they would put guardrails around their action, but that didn’t happen…

Cut 6 (05) “…given a commitment”

The 86-hundred students LSU-Alexandria welcomed this fall represents the largest enrollment in university history and a nearly 12-percent increase from last year. LSUA Chancellor Dr. Elizabeth Beard says that the university offers a personal and impactful education.

Cut 9 (12)  “…by name.”

Online enrollment grew over 10-percent while dual enrollment saw a 45 percent jump.

 

 

 

10:30 LRN Newscast

Outgoing Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy blames President Trump and  Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy for the distrust in childhood vaccines. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

ESPN reports LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was served court papers in front of the Tigers football office. Umanmielen is one of two LSU players facing a civil suit from Ole Miss, who alleges the two athletes owe them nearly one-million dollars for not fulfilling the revenue sharing contracts they signed with Ole Miss in January.

 

Researchers at Tulane University’s School of Public Health say that sleeping in near total darkness can lead to better heart health. Lead author of the study, Lu Qi (chee) says their research has found that exposure to higher levels of light at nighttime can actually lead to chronic stress to the heart…

Cut 11 (09) “…for cardiovascular disease”

Qi says this research suggests you should sleep in total darkness.

Looks like we will get some relief from the heat and humidity. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says a back door cold front will swing through the state today and you’ll feel difference starting on Thursday…

Cut 13 (11)  “…some time”

Keim says the cooler air will stick around until Saturday morning.

9:30 LRN Newscast

A study led by Tulane University Professor Dr. Lu Qi found that sleeping in near-total darkness could be good for your cardiovascular health. The study collected data from more than 11-thousand participants, and Dr. Qi says sleeping in total darkness is shown to have additional benefits.

Cut 12 (10) “…of premature mortality.”

A little taste of fall is on its way to Louisiana. A back door front full of dry air from the northeast is headed to the state today, and LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says you should feel a drop in humidity tomorrow. Keim says the cooler air will stick around until Saturday morning…

Cut 15 (08) “…back to normal.”

Keim says the front will drop the dew point temperature into the 60s, down around 10 degrees from what it has been, and you should feel a significant difference.

Visit Oxford Executive Director Kinney Ferris says the top-10 Ole Miss LSU game this weekend could bring more travelers to the city than ever before. But if you’re still planning your trip, she says there is still some hotel availability left, and there could still be hope even if hotels are shown as fully booked.

Cut 9 (12)  “…not directly.”

She says there are also numerous Air-B-N-Bs and other rental options in the area.

The Tigers’ defense is number-one in the nation in yards allowed per game, but the Rebels’ backfield of Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy will be its biggest test this season. Chambliss ran for 71 yards against the Tigers last season, and LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen says LSU will need to contain him.

Cut 17 (15) “…next play mentality.”

8:30 AM LRN Newscast

US Senator Bill Cassidy blames President Trump and US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy for the worst measles outbreak in 35 years. Cassidy, who’s a doctor, made the swing vote that resulted in Kennedy’s confirmation. He told reporters on Tuesday he supported the nomination because Trump and Kennedy promised they would put guardrails around their actions, but that didn’t happen…

Cut 5 (10) “…live up to it.”

The US has confirmed about 33-hundred measles cases this year, including four people who died.

If you sleep in near total darkness, you could be increasing your heart’s overall health.  That’s according to a new study. Tulane University Professor Dr. Lu Qi (“chee”) led the study says data from more than 11-thousand participants showed negative effects of sleeping with lights on.

Cut 10 (12) “…of cardiovascular diseases.”

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LSU and Ole Miss’s top-10 showdown this weekend could be the biggest event ever held in Oxford. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Looks like we will get a little less heat and humidity beginning tomorrow.  LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says a back door front will bring many of us temperatures in the upper 60’s.

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7:30 AM LRN Newscast

A multi-agency manhunt continues across Caddo and Bossier parishes for an escaped inmate.  Authorities say 24 year old Tra’veon Jackson escaped the custody of a deputy outside a Shreveport hospital late Monday night and has been on the run since. Jackson is considered armed and dangerous and anyone who sees him is urged to call 911 immediately but do not approach him.

US Senator Bill Cassidy blames President Trump and US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy for the worst measles outbreak in 35 years. The President and Kennedy have linked autism to childhood vaccines. Cassidy, who is a doctor that has done vaccine research, says there is crazy stuff being said about vaccines…

Cut 4 (06) “…pediatrician”

The US has confirmed about 33-hundred measles cases this year, about eight percent of the patients have required hospitalizations and four people have died.

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Our first taste of fall is coming. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The city of Oxford is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of college football fans for Saturday’s the top-10 matchup between LSU and Ole Miss. Executive director of Visit Oxford, Kinney Ferris says the city could surpass it’s standing record for most visitors ever.

Cut 8 (09) “…around it.”

6:45 LRN Sportscast

With all the coach and player swaps between the schools, both LSU and Ole Miss have a lot of insight on how to counter one another ahead of their game on Saturday night. For the Tigers, Ole Miss transfer defensive end Princewill Umanmielen (ooo-MAHN-me-el-in) says he and linebacker TJ Dottery have been giving their teammates the inside scoop on their former school.

Cut 16 (12) “…for sure.”

If you are planning a last second trip to Oxford, the executive director of Visit Oxford, Kinney Ferris, says you still might be able to find a hotel…

Cut 9 (12)  “…not directly.”

She says there are also numerous Air-B-N-Bs and other rental options in the area.

 

ULM finally gets to play its home opener this Saturday as the 0-and-2 Warhawks host Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions are 1-and-2 and coming off their first win of the season, a 30-25 victory over North Alabama. S-L-U coach Frank Scelfo says U-L-M seems like a team that’s still trying to find itself…

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Kick-off is at 3:30.

The Saints return to practice today to get ready for the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore won its season opener over the Indianapolis Colts 41 to 23. Lamar Jackson threw for 324 yards and a touchdown, Derrick Henry rushed for 144 yards and three scores and Zay Flowers had 150 receiving yards and a TD. Kick-off is at noon.

6:30 AM LRN Newscast

Outgoing Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is blaming President Trump and  Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy for the growing number of measle cases in the U-S. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

All Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles customer service centers are set to reopen today after being closed for two days. OMV offices were closed Monday for staff training and system upgrades but that closure ended up being extended through yesterday.  Officials have said they appreciate the public’s patience and support during the transition.

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The city of Oxford is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of college football fans for the top-10 matchup between LSU and Ole Miss this weekend. Kinney Ferris, the executive director of Visit Oxford, says the game is all anyone in town has been talking about for months.

Cut 7 (12) “…being ranked.”

Looks like we will get some relief from the heat and humidity. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says a back door cold front will swing through the state today and you’ll feel difference starting on Thursday…

Cut 13 (11)  “…some time”