1:30 PM Newscast March 22

Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene wants US Speaker Mike Johnson out and she’s has filed a motion to remove him because he sided with the President on the $1.2 trillion government funding bill. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says to pass legislation Johnson, like McCarthy before him, has had to reach out to Democrats for bipartisan support and some Republicans aren’t pleased.

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Johnson’s spokesperson says the Louisiana Republican always listens to the concerns of members but is also focusing on governing.

Rosepine Representative Charles Owens’ bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, adoption and substance abuse and more has passed house education. Owens says instead of state lawmakers deciding if these are worthy subjects, leave it up to the state’s top school board, BESE…

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The Port Hudson State Historic Site will host its annual reenactment of the Siege of Port Hudson Saturday and Sunday. Park manager, Daniel Goyer says volunteers reenact the Battle of Port Hudson.

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No one nationwide has won the MegaMillions jackpot since December 12th last year. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says the odds of winning are low but if you purchase the golden ticket…

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And the Powerball of $750 million, the cash payout is $357.3 million.

12:30 PM Newscast March 22

In DC Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to remove US Speaker Mike Johnson accusing him of betraying the House Republican party because he sided with President Biden on the $1.2 trillion government funding bill. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan…

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House Education approves a bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, adoption and substance abuse and more. Instead, BESE would decide if they should be taught Rosepine Representative Charles Owens is the author of the legislation..

Cut 13 (08)  “…our classroom.”

Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is up to nearly $1 billion dollars and Powerball is at $750 million for Saturday. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says the Mega Millions jackpot is one of the largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history.

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The 5th-ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against the sixth-ranked Florida Gators tonight in a rematch of last year’s College World Series championship series. Coach Jay Johnson says both teams are different, but each squad still has star players…

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11:40 LRN Sportscast

The LSU Lady Tigers will begin their NCAA tournament journey today in the Albany 2 regional when they host the Rice Owls who have been playing some of their best basketball of the season. LSU head Coach Kim Mulkey knows that Rice will present a challenge for the Tigers, if they are overlooked.

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The Tigers and Owls will tip off on ESPN at 3 pm.

McNeese’s NCAA tournament run came to a close yesterday as the Cowboys lost to the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86 to 65. Head Coach Will Wade says that he will be sad to see his seniors leave.

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McNeese ended its historic season with a 30 and 4 record.

LSU will host the Florida Gators in the Box this weekend in a battle of top 10 SEC teams. Florida had a rough start to the season, but after beating Texas A&M to open up SEC play, the Gators seem to have found their footing. A big part of the Gators success this season has been the play of Junior Pitcher and first baseman Jac Caglianone who leads the team with a .414 batting average and 9 home runs. LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson says that Caglianone has the skills as a hitter that will make him a high draft pick.

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First pitch will be at 7 pm on the SEC Network

And the Pelicans lost to the Orlando Magic yesterday 121 to 106. During the game, Brandon Ingram had to be helped off the court with a left knee injury early in the second half.

 

11:30 LRN Newscast March 22

Tomorrow is Election day with the presidential primary on the statewide ballot and some areas have local races. Nearly 170,000 voters have already cast their ballots. Secretary of State spokesperson Joel Watson says Caddo Parish has had the largest turnout in the state with approximately 25,000 ballots already cast.

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The polls are open from 7 am until 8 pm.

As the First Round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament starts today, many are wondering if this be the last one for Lady Tiger stars, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith? If they enter the WNBA, things will certainly change without their college NIL deals… Reese says brand relationships have been built and will last into the future…

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10:30 LRN Newscast March 22

House Education approves a bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, adoption and substance abuse and more. Instead, BESE would decide if they should be taught Rosepine Representative Charles Owens is the author of the legislation..

Cut 13 (08)  “…our classroom.”

Owens says for teachers to teach these type of lessons, they have to be trained. He says instead of state lawmakers deciding if these are worthy subjects, leave it up to the state’s top school board, BESE…

Saturday is election day with the presidential primary on the statewide ballot and some areas have local races. Secretary of State spokesperson Joel Watson says about 170,000 voters have already cast their ballots either by absentee or early voting. And for a spring low-profile election he says that’s a notable.

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Watson says voter turnout is more prominent in municipalities that have local races. Caddo Parish has had the largest turnout in the state with approximately 25,000 ballots already cast.

The First Round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament starts Friday but will this be the last one for Lady Tiger stars, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith? If they enter the WNBA, things will certainly change without their college NIL deals… Van Lith says NIL deals may not continue to the same degree playing in the WNBA but that doesn’t mean the loss of endorsement dollars…

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Thanks to the Fast Forward program, Raiden Scott has graduated from college before he receives his high school diploma from Minden High School. Principal Becky Johnson says the high school senior started taking classes last year through Bossier Parish Community College and Southern University Shreveport.

The dual enrollment program allows high school students to take college courses while in high school and earn college credits at the same time. Johnson says Raiden is planning on going into the medical field.

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9:30 am Newscast

Tomorrow is election day with the presidential primary on the statewide ballot and some areas have local races. Secretary of State spokesperson Joel Watson says voter turnout has been more prominent in municipalities that have local races with 170,000 votes already cast by absentee or early voting statewide Watson says if you have a local race anyone can vote, but for the presidential primaries…

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The polls are open from 7 am until 8 pm.

House Education has approved a bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Instead, BESE would decide if they should be taught. Rosepine Representative Charles Owens says the goal is to limit disruptions so teachers can focus on classroom instruction.

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The LSU Lady Tigers look to start another postseason run today as they host Rice in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Lady Tigers are the 3-seed in the Albany Two Regional. They host a Rice team that won four straight games in the American Athletic Conference Tournament to earn an automatic bid. Coach Kim Mulkey knows they are facing a team that’s playing its best basketball of the season…

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Tipoff is at 3 PM.

The 5th-ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against the sixth-ranked Florida Gators tonight in a rematch of last year’s College World Series championship series. The Gators are third in the SEC in home runs with 44. First pitch tonight is set for seven.

8:30 am Newscast

House Education approves a bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, adoption, substance abuse and more. Author of the legislation Rosepine Representative Charles Owens says for teachers to teach these type of lessons, they have to be trained, so instead of having lawmakers decide if these are worthy subjects, he says BESE should decide.

Cut 14 (10) “…our schools.” 
The LSU Lady Tigers look to start another postseason run today as they host Rice in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Coach Kim Mulkey has won six NCAA championships and has plenty to say about what it takes to be the team that cuts down the nets at the end of the season…

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As the first Round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament begins today, many are wondering if this will this be the last one for Lady Tiger stars, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith? Reese on the pros and cons staying at LSU or going to the NBA.

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A Minden High School Senior has graduated from college before high school and he’s already working on his bachelor’s degree. Brooke Thorington has more.

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7:30 am Newscast

Saturday is election day with the presidential primary on the statewide ballot and some areas have local races. Secretary of State spokesperson Joel Watson says about 170,000 voters have already cast their ballots. He says voter turnout is more prominent in municipalities that have local races. Caddo Parish has had the largest turnout in the state with approximately 25,000 ballots already cast.

Cut 8 (08) “…voting period.” 
House Education approves a bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, adoption and substance abuse and more. Instead, BESE would decide if they should be taught Rosepine Representative Charles Owens is the author of the legislation..

Cut 13 (08)  “…our classroom.”

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As the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament gets underway, many want to know if Lady Tiger stars, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith will stay for another year or go to the WNBA. Colleen Crain has more…

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Thanks to the Fast Forward program, Raiden Scott has graduated from college before he receives his high school diploma from Minden High School.

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The dual enrollment program allows high school students to take college courses while in high school and earn college credits.

6:30 am Newscast

The First Round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament starts today but will this be the last one for Lady Tiger stars, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith? If they enter the WNBA, things will certainly change without their college NIL deals… Reese says brand relationships have been built and will last into the future…

Cut 4 (10) “…past college.”

Saturday is election day with the presidential primary on the statewide ballot and some areas have local races. Secretary of State spokesperson Joel Watson says about 170,000 voters have already cast their ballots either by absentee or early voting. And for a spring low-profile election he says that’s a notable.

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Legislation to repeal teacher training requirement as a state law and allow BESE to make the decision heads to the House. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The 5th-ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against the sixth-ranked Florida Gators tonight in a rematch of last year’s College World Series championship series. LSU will have the same weekend rotation pitching rotation as last weekend. Luke Holman starts tonight, Gage Jump Saturday and Thatcher Hurd on Sunday.

6:45 LRN Sportscast March 22

A great season for McNeese came to an end last night in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament as they did not matchup well with Gonzaga and the Bulldogs clobbered the Cowboys 86-65. The Pokes shot just 33-percent from the field.
Grambling is still dancing, but they face top seeded Purdue tonight in Indianapolis.

The LSU Lady Tigers look to start another postseason run today as they host Rice in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Coach Kim Mulkey has won six NCAA championships, one as a player, one as an assistant coach and four as a head coach. Mulkey on what it takes to be the team that cuts down the nets at the end of the season…
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LSU will play Rice at 3 PM.

The 5th-ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against the sixth-ranked Florida Gators tonight in a rematch of last year’s College World Series championship series. Coach Jay Johnson says both teams are different, but each squad still has star players…
Cut 18 (17) “…hit mistakes.”
The Gators are third in the SEC in home runs with 44. First pitch is at 7.

Old Dominion has hit just 16 home runs and they’ll be at U-L Lafayette this weekend. ULM visits Georgia State, who swept South Alabama last week.

Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play by hosting Jacksonville State. The Gamecocks are 9-11.

NBA…the Pelicans lost to Orlando 121 to 106 and Brandon Ingram went down with a knee injury. New Orleans is at Miami tonight.