4:45 LRN Sportscast

Three LSU players have received SEC Players of the Week Honors. Linebacker Whit Weeks is the defensive player of the week after recording a career-high 18 tackles. Bradyn Swinson was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week. Swinson had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks. Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is the league’s offensive player of the week as he threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns. But Nuss also completed less than 50-percent of his passes and threw two interceptions…

Cut 11 (06) “…got a win.”

The Saints have lost four in a row as they were trounced by the Buccaneers 51 to 27 yesterday. New Orleans gave up 594 total yards, second most in franchise history. Coach Dennis Allen…

Cut 20 (15) “….explosive plays”

ULM moved to 5-and-1 on the season with a homecoming win over Southern Miss 38-21. The Warhawks’ 38 points are a season-high. Coach Bryant Vincent…

Cut 18 (17)  “…this team.”

ULM is off this Saturday and then a trip to South Alabama on October 26th.

The Ragin Cajuns are also 5-and-1 after beating Appalachian State 34 to 24. U-L Lafayette is at Coastal Carolina this Saturday. The Chanticleers are coming off a 39-7 loss to James Madison.

 

 

 

The Sun Belt men’s basketball preseason poll came out today, the Cajuns are picked to finish fourth, while ULM is picked to finish last.

 

For the first time ever, McNeese received votes in the Associated Press preseason Top 25. The Cowboys are coming off a 30-win season and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Pokes received 11 votes.

4:30 PM Newscast Oct 14

So far, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, including four tropical storms and nine hurricanes. Among these, four were major hurricanes: Beryl, Helen, Kirk, and Milton. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there have been 300 deaths due to storms this season…

Cut 3 (08) “…from these storms.”

A new national report card shows that kids in Louisiana and across the nation are achieving nearly a failing grade when it comes to physical activity. Dr. Katie Spring at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at LSU says kids are getting way too much screen time and not nearly enough physical activity.

Cut 12 (11) “…time a day.”

 

There are 11 presidential candidates on the Louisiana ballot, but time is running out to register to vote in the November election. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

 

Bradyn Swinson was named SEC Defensive Line Player of the Week. Swinson had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks. Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is the league’s offensive player of the week as he threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns. But Nuss also completed less than 50-percent of his passes and threw two interceptions…

Cut 11 (06) “…got a win.”

3:30 PM Newscast Oct 14

The big race in next month’s election is the presidential race. But there are many other items on the November 5th ballot, and Secretary of State Nancy Landry says the state has a one-stop shop for all essential election information.

Cut 8 (11) “…your sample ballot.”

If you still need to register to vote, at this point, the only way to register in time to vote in the November 5th election is online. The deadline to register in person has already expired.

The Physical Activity Alliance gives kids nationwide a D- when it comes to meeting the goal of one hour of physical activity each day. Dr. Katie Spring at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at LSU says kids are getting way too much screen time and not nearly enough physical activity and she has a recommendation for parents.

Cut 14 (06) “…get them involved..”

This hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, four tropical storms, and nine hurricanes, but it looks like the worst is over.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Three LSU players have been named as SEC Players of the Week for their performances in the Tigers thrilling overtime victory over Ole Miss. Bradyn Swinson was named Defensive Line player of the week. Q-B Garrett Nussmeier — offensive player of the week and Sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks was named overall Defensive Player of the Week. Weeks says the entire defense played great…

Cut 9 (13)  “…keep fighting.”

2:30 PM Newscast Oct 14

There have been 13 named storms so far this hurricane season. Typically most storms are seen between mid-August and mid-October, and then the season usually winds down after October. LSU Public Health Climatologist, Barry Keim says once we get into November Louisiana should be able to breathe a sigh of relief…

Cut 5 (10) “…not very likely.”

Three LSU players have been named as SEC Players of the Week for their performances in the Tigers thrilling overtime victory over Ole Miss. Sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks had a career-best 18 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble and was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Weeks says the entire defense played great but this is a game he’ll never forget it….

Cut 10 (10) “…pretty cool.”

There are 11 presidential candidates on the Louisiana ballot, but time is running out to register to vote in the November election. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

School age kids in Louisiana and across the country are failing at physical activity says a new national report card. Dr. Katie Spring at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center says kids need one hour of physical activity a day, and it doesn’t have to be hard-core activity.

Cut 13 (07) “…hit those recommendations.” 

LRN PM Newscall

This hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, four tropical storms, and nine hurricanes, but it looks like the worst is over.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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Time is running out to vote for next month’s presidential election. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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So far, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, including four tropical storms and nine hurricanes. Among these, four were major hurricanes: Beryl, Helen, Kirk, and Milton. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there have been 300 deaths due to storms this season…

Cut 3 (08) “…from these storms.”

Following a lull from mid-July to mid-August, the season saw a significant resurgence, now above average in named storms, hurricanes, major hurricanes, and total hurricane days. Keim says the season is far from over.

Cut 4 (12) “…fro a while.”

The period from mid-August to mid-October accounts for most of the storm activity, but the season typically winds down after October. As ocean temperatures continue to drop, reducing the likelihood of storms, Keim says once we get into November Louisiana can breathe a sigh of relief…

Cut 5 (10) “…not very likely.”

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If you want to vote in the presidential election and have not registered to vote, you’d better get a move on it. Tomorrow is the deadline to register online. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says registering online is easy.

Cut 6 (11) “…vote in Louisiana (2x).”

And once you register to vote, you will have many opportunities to cast your ballot early.

Cut 7 (12) “…vote on Sundays.”

Obviously, the big race this year is the presidential race. But there are many other races on the November 5th ballot, and Landry says the state has a one-stop shop for all essential election information.

Cut 8 (11) “…your sample ballot.”

At this point, the only way to register to vote in the November 5th election is online. The deadline to register in person has expired.

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Three LSU players have been named as SEC Players of the Week for their performances in the Tigers thrilling overtime victory over Ole Miss. Sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks had a career-best 18 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble and was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Weeks says the entire defense played great…

Cut 9 (13)  “…keep fighting.”

Weeks this is a game he’ll never forget it….

Cut 10 (10) “…pretty cool.”

Bradyn Swinson was named SEC Defensive Line player of the week. Swinson had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks. Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is the league’s offensive player of the week as he threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns. But Nuss also completed less than 50-percent of his passes and threw two interceptions…

Cut 11 (06) “…got a win.”

LSU is at Arkansas on Saturday.

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A new national report card shows that kids in Louisiana and across the nation are achieving nearly a failing grade when it comes to physical activity. Dr. Katie Spring at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at LSU says kids are getting way too much screen time and not nearly enough physical activity.

Cut 12 (11) “…time a day.”

Dr. Spring says kids need one hour of physical activity a day, and it by no means has to be hard-core.

Cut 13 (07) “…hit those recommendations.” 

Dr. Spring says this is where parents can get involved in their kids’ physical health.

Cut 14 (06) “…get them involved..”

The Physical Activity Alliance gives kids nationwide a D- when it comes to meeting the goal of one hour of physical activity each day.

130 LRN Newscast

So far, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, including four tropical storms and nine hurricanes. Following a lull from mid-July to mid-August, the season saw a significant resurgence, now above average in named storms, hurricanes, major hurricanes, and total hurricane days. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the season is far from over.

Cut 4 (12) “…fro a while.”

If you want to vote in the presidential election and have not registered to vote, you’d better get a move on it. Tomorrow is the deadline to register online. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says once you register to vote, you will have many opportunities to cast your ballot early.

Cut 7 (12) “…vote on Sundays.”

Bradyn Swinson was named SEC Defensive Line Player of the Week. Swinson had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks. Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is the league’s offensive player of the week as he threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns. But Nuss also completed less than 50-percent of his passes and threw two interceptions…

Cut 11 (06) “…got a win.”

LSU is at Arkansas on Saturday.

A new national report card shows that kids in Louisiana and across the nation are achieving nearly a failing grade when it comes to physical activity. Dr. Katie Spring at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at LSU, says kids are getting way too much screen time and not nearly enough physical activity.

Cut 12 (11) “…time a day.”

1230 LRN Newscast

So far, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, including four tropical storms and nine hurricanes. Among these, four were major hurricanes: Beryl, Helen, Kirk, and Milton. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there have been 300 deaths due to storms this season…

Cut 3 (08) “…from these storms.”

If you want to vote in the presidential election and have not registered to vote, you’d better get a move on it. Tomorrow is the deadline to register online. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says registering online is easy.

Cut 6 (11) “…vote in Louisiana (2x).”

It was a game that lived up to every syllable of its billing – LSU came away with a hard-fought win over Ole Miss, and they needed overtime to do it. Andrew Greenstein was at Tiger Stadium for all the excitement.

Cut 21 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

 

11:40 LRN Sportscast

It was a game for the ages – LSU’s come from behind 29-26 overtime thriller over Ole Miss. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier called it the worst game of his career, completing less than 50 percent of his passes and throwing two interceptions. But Head Coach Brian Kelly says the offense never blinked..

Cut 14 (15) “…for him.”

LSU moves up to eighth in both major polls following the win.

The Saints looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL yesterday as they were blown out 51 to 27 by the Buccaneers. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen….

Cut 19 (15) “…all areas”

It’s the fourth straight loss for New Orleans who gave up 594 total yards, second most in franchise history.

On Saturday, the Ragin Cajuns improved to 5-and-1 overall and 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt with a 34-24 victory over Appalachian State. U-L Lafayette scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Mountaineers. Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team has won in its last three games by ten points or less.

Cut 17 (17) “…proud of em.”

ULM is now 5-and-1 for the first time since 1987 after beating Southern Miss 38-21. The Warhawks are 3-and-0 in the Sun Belt. Southeastern Louisiana is 2-and-0 in the Southland after winning easily over Houston Christian 37 to 7.

Grambling is now 0-and-2 in the SWAC after losing to Alcorn State 17 to 15.

11:30 LRN Newscast

The massive construction project on I-20 in Bossier Parish enters its third and final phase, as traffic starts flowing on newly-built roadways. During construction, tractor-trailers have been prohibited from going through the construction zone, and DOTD Spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says that prohibition will remain in place for now.

Cut 9 (12)  “…areas along there.”

Buchanan says the project is still on track to be completed late next year.

It was a game that lived up to every syllable of its billing. LSU came back to beat Ole Miss, 29-26, in overtime. Coach Brian Kelly says it was the defense that gave them a chance to win…

Cut 13 (15)  “… complimentary football.”

What does Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal mean for you? Colleen Crain helps to break it down.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

For the third year in a row, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker says a total of 60 hatchlings emerged from two nests in 2024.

Cut 4 (08) “…turtles out there.”

10:30 LRN Newscast

Part of Governor Landry’s tax reform plan would reform the inventory tax and would eliminate the franchise tax. Tax attorney Sanders Colbert (COLE-bert) says those two taxes have been discouraging businesses from coming to the state.

Cut 12 (15) “…these property taxes.”

Lawmakers will convene in a special session to act on Landry’s sweeping proposal next month.

LSU fans couldn’t contain their excitement following the team’s 29-26 overtime win over Ole Miss. Fans stormed the field after Kyren Lacy caught the game-winning pass in overtime

Cut 16 (10)   “…Geaux Tigers!”

LSU has been fined 250-thousand dollars, which under SEC bylaws will go to Ole Miss.

Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands for the third consecutive year. Sean Richardson has the story on the Chandeleur Island restoration project.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

If you’re looking for one of the spookiest places in the world to celebrate Halloween at, there’s one right here in the Pelican State. Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville is ranked as the sixth spookiest place by Planet Cruise, which analyzed data from TripAdvisor to come up with its list. The spookiest place in the world, according to the rankings, is Mary Kings Close in Edinburgh, Scotland.