5:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Along with New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, Senator Bill Cassidy introduces the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act. Cassidy says it would be a refundable tax credit of up to 33-percent of the premium for low and middle-income families.

Cut 7 (10) “…their flood insurance.”

The UL Lafayette Alumni Association introduces the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees. Association CEO Amy Armstrong says funding comes from UL vanity license plates sold in the state where the school receives 100-dollars per plate.

Cut 3 (13) “…online or in-person” 

The scholarship offers up to $2,000 over two semesters to eligible students who re-enroll.

The Haynesville Golden Tornado head to the Prep Classic seeking their 18th state championship in school history – and their first in ten years – as they face South Plaquemines tomorrow afternoon in the Caesars Superdome. Haynesville coach David Franklin says South Plaq has a lot of team speed…

Cut 9 (05)  “…well coached,”

4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU does not play its bowl game until New Year’s Eve day against Baylor in the Texas Bowl, but it’s still a very busy time for the Fighting Tiger football program. Kelly says he and his staff are balancing game prep, practices which will resume tomorrow and the transfer portal….

Cut 27 (12) “…quite busy”

Kelly says he was at three different upscale restaurants in Baton Rouge last night to meet with recruits out of the transfer portal as the Tigers try to rebuild their roster.

Houston Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta is interested in buying the Saints. Last year, Fertitta attempted to acquire the Washington Commanders. The Houston Business Journal reports Fertitta told Gayle Benson he’d be interested in buying the Saints, but has not sent her an official offer. The Saints are currently not for sale.

St. James is back in the state championship game for a second consecutive season after suffering a heart-breaking loss to Union Parish last season. Wildcats Coach Lavanta Davis is trying to bring home a sixth state title for St James…

Cut 16 (12) “…miscues.”

St. James will play Sterlington tomorrow night in the Division 3 non-select state championship game. Panthers head coach Lee Doty says his team has gotten better every week…

Cut 18 (23)   “…finally got healthy.”

This game will kick off at 7 PM tomorrow. The first game of the day tomorrow is Vermilion Catholic versus Ouachita Christian.

4:30 LRN Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families with soaring flood insurance costs. The Republican, along with New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, has introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act.

Cut 6 (13) “…flood insurance premiums.”

Cassidy said this is merely the first step.

The UL Lafayette Alumni Association introduces the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees.  Alumni Association CEO Amy Armstrong says initially 50 scholarships were planned on being awarded, but now UL is accepting donations so that they can increase the number of awards.

Cut 5 (10) “…even more.”

Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu, and it’s causing an increase in deaths among birds. Dr. Rusty Berry, the assistant state wildlife veterinarian at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says while Bird Flu activity typically increases this time of year, this year it’s different.

Cut 12 (11) “…across the state.”

Berry says if you come across a dead bird, the best thing to do is not to touch it.

The Prep Classic football title games get underway tomorrow. Among the matchups is Haynesville against South Plaquemines. South Plaquemines is in the state championship game for the first time in 15 years. Senior running back Jy’Heim Williams, who’s averaging 10 yards a carry, is looking forward to the matchup against Haynesvillle…

Cut 11 (12) “…long game” .

3:30 LRN Newscast

The UL Lafayette Alumni Association is working to help students who left before completing their degree programs come back and finish them. Association CEO Amy Armstrong says the Comeback Scholarship offers up to two-thousand dollars over two semesters to eligible students who re-enroll.

Cut 4 (10) “…goals as well.”

Applicants must have been previously enrolled in a degree program at the university, earned at least 60 credit hours, and meet re-entry admission requirements. Funding comes from UL vanity license plates sold in the state where the school receives 100-dollars per plate.

Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu, and it’s causing an increase in deaths among birds. Dr. Rusty Berry, the assistant state wildlife veterinarian at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says if you come across a dead bird, the best thing to do is not to touch it.

Cut 14 (05) “…a call first.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families dealing with soaring flood insurance costs. Along with New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, Cassidy has introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act, which would provide low and middle-income families with an up-front tax credit of up to 33-percent.

Cut 8 (07) “…place to start.”

The Prep Classic state football championships begin tomorrow at the Superdome. Three games are on the slate for tomorrow, including Haynesville and South Plaquemines. Haynesville has not won a state title since 2014 and head coach David Franklin is excited to have another chance at winning a title…

Cut 10 (12) “…doing that.”

Vermillion Catholic and Oachita (WASH-uh-tuh) Christian start the day’s activities, and St. James and Sterllington wrap them up.

2:30 LRN Newscast

Along with New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, Senator Bill Cassidy introduces the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act. Cassidy says it would be a refundable tax credit of up to 33-percent of the premium for low and middle-income families.

Cut 7 (10) “…their flood insurance.”

The UL Lafayette Alumni Association introduces the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees.  Alumni Association CEO Amy Armstrong says funding comes from UL vanity license plates sold in the state where the school receives 100-dollars per plate.

Cut 3 (13) “…online or in-person” 

The scholarship offers up to $2,000 over two semesters to eligible students who re-enroll at UL Lafayette.

Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Haynesville Golden Tornado head to the Prep Classic seeking their 18th state championship in school history – and their first in ten years – as they face South Plaquemines tomorrow afternoon in the Caesars Superdome. Haynesville coach David Franklin says South Plaq has a lot of team speed…

Cut 9 (05)  “…well coached,”

1:30 LRN Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families with soaring flood insurance costs. The Republican, along with New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, has introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act.

Cut 6 (13) “…flood insurance premiums.”

Cassidy said this is merely the first step.

Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu, and it’s causing an increase in deaths among birds. Dr. Rusty Berry, the assistant state wildlife veterinarian at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says while Bird Flu activity typically increases this time of year, this year it’s different.

Cut 12 (11) “…across the state.”

Berry says if you come across a dead bird, the best thing to do is not to touch it.

The UL Lafayette Alumni Association has introduced the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees.  Alumni Association CEO Amy Armstrong says initially 50 scholarships were planned on being awarded, but now UL is accepting donations so that they can increase the number of awards.

Cut 5 (10) “…even more.”

The Prep Classic football title games get underway tomorrow. Among the matchups is Haynesville against South Plaquemines. South Plaquemines is in the state championship game for the first time in 15 years. Senior running back Jy’Heim Williams, who’s averaging 10 yards a carry, is looking forward to the matchup against Haynesvillle…

Cut 11 (12) “…long game” .

LRN PM Newscall December 11

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to make flood insurance more affordable. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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UL Lafayette Alumni Association has introduced the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees.  Alumni Association CEO Amy Armstrong says funding comes from UL vanity license plates sold in the state where the school receives 100-dollars per plate.

Cut 3 (13) “…online or in-person.”

The scholarship offers up to $2,000 over two semesters to eligible students who re-enroll at UL Lafayette. Applicants must have been previously enrolled in a degree program at the university, earned at least 60 credit hours, and meet re-entry admission requirements. Armstrong emphasizes the scholarship’s potential to benefit individuals, communities, and the state.

Cut 4 (10) “…goals as well.”

Armstrong says initially 50 scholarships were planned on being awarded but now UL is accepting donations for the scholarship and are expected to increase.

Cut 5 (10) “…even more.”

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Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families with soaring flood insurance costs. The Republican, along with New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker, has introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act.

Cut 6 (13) “…flood insurance premiums.” (33% refundable tax credit for low and middle-income families)

Cassidy says this tax credit would be paid in advance.

Cut 7 (10) “…their flood insurance.”

Cassidy said the flood insurance system is broken, and this is merely the first step.

Cut 8 (07) “…place to start.”

Cassidy said this tax credit would not only benefit current flood insurance policyholders, but it would also encourage others to enroll in the program.

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The Haynesville Golden Tornado heads to the Prep Classic seeking its 18th state championship in school history as they will face South Plaquemines on Thursday afternoon in the Caesars Superdome. Haynesville coach David Franklin says South Plaq has a lot of team speed…

Cut 9 (05)  “…well coached,”

Haynesville lost in last year’s Division Four non-select title game to Oak Grove. The Golden Tornado has not won a state title since 2014 and Franklin is excited to have another chance at winning a title…

Cut 10 (12) “…doing that.”

South Plaquemines is in the state championship game for the first time in 15 years. The Hurricanes are led by senior running back Jy’Heim Williams, who is averaging 10 yards a carry. Williams is looking forward to the matchup against Haynesvillle…

Cut 11 (12) “…long game.”

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Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu, and it’s causing an increase in deaths among birds. Dr. Rusty Berry, the assistant state wildlife veterinarian at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says while Bird Flu activity typically increases this time of year, this year it’s different.

Cut 12 (11) “…across the state.”

Dr. Berry says dead birds are being brought in for testing.

Cut 13 (12)  “…make birds sick.”

Berry says Bird Flu poses very minimal risk to humans. Still, he says if you come across a dead bird, the best thing to do is not to touch it.

Cut 14 (05) “…a call first.”

12:30 LRN Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families dealing with soaring flood insurance costs. Along with New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, Cassidy has introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act, which would provide low and middle-income families with an up-front tax credit of up to 33-percent.

Cut 8 (07) “…place to start.”

Louisiana is seeing an uptick in Bird Flu. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The UL Lafayette Alumni Association is working to help students who left before completing their degree programs come back and finish them. Association CEO Amy Armstrong says the Comeback Scholarship offers up to two-thousand dollars over two semesters to eligible students who re-enroll.

Cut 4 (10) “…goals as well.”

Applicants must have been previously enrolled in a degree program at the university, earned at least 60 credit hours, and meet re-entry admission requirements. Funding comes from UL vanity license plates sold in the state where the school receives 100-dollars per plate.

11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are struggling and if owner Gayle Benson ever wanted to sell the franchise, Houston Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta is interested in buying the franchise. That’s according to a report in the Houston Business Journal. Last year, Fertitta attempted to acquire the Washington Commanders. Fertitta says he’s told Gayle Benson he’d be interested in buying the Saints, but has not sent her an official offer. The Saints are currently not for sale.

LSU back-up tight end Ka’Marreum Pimpton entered the transfer portal after catching six passes for 79 yards this past season. With starter Mason Taylor declaring for the NFL draft, the Tigers will now need to sign at least a couple of tight ends out of the transfer portal.

A couple of college quarterbacks are on the move. Former St. Thomas More standout Walker Howard is leaving Ole Miss and returning home to Lafayette to play for the Ragin Cajuns. Tulane quarterback Darian Meshan is transferring to Duke after leading the Green Wave to a nine-win season.

The Prep Classic kicks off tomorrow in the Caesars Superdome and there are three games on the schedule. At 3:30 PM, Haynesville goes after its 18th state championship as the Golden Tornado face off against second seeded South Plaquemines. Haynesville Coach David Franklin is impressed with the Hurricanes team speed…

Cut 9 (05) “…well coached”

At 7 PM, it’s the Division Three non-select state title game as top-seeded St James takes on sixth seeded Sterlington. Sterlington relies on its ground game. They have two one-thousand yard rushers Hagen Herring and Gaven Evans. Panthers head coach Lee Doty says Herring is averaging ten years a carry…

Cut 19 (20) “…longest run.”

The first game of the day is Vermilion Catholic against Ouachita Christian.

11:30 LRN Newscast

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an eight-year-old boy in what investigators in Baton Rouge describe as a targeted attack. 22-year-old Kendrick Profit faces charges of first degree murder of Diellon Daniels.  The investigation continues as the community mourns the loss of the young boy and seeks justice for the family impacted by this violent attack.  McKneely says if anyone has information on the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers.

Cut 15 (12) “…behind bars.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families with soaring flood insurance costs with a 33-percnet refundable tax credit for low and middle-income families that would be paid in advance.

Cut 7 (10) “…their flood insurance.”

UL Lafayette Alumni Association has introduced the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees.  Alumni Association CEO Amy Armstrong says funding comes from UL vanity license plates sold in the state where the school receives 100-dollars per plate.

Cut 3 (13) “…online or in-person”

The Haynesville Golden Tornado heads to the Prep Classic seeking its 18th state championship in school history as they will face South Plaquemines on Thursday afternoon in the Caesars Superdome. Haynesville lost in last year’s Division Four non-select title game to Oak Grove. The Golden Tornado has not won a state title since 2014 and Haynesville Head Coah David Franklin is excited to have another chance at winning a title…

Cut 10 (12) “…doing that.”