06:30 Newscast, April 14th, 2017

Procrastinators have a few extra days to file their federal income taxes this year, as the deadline is April 18th. Halen Doughty has more…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Louisiana is the trashiest state in America, according to State Parks Director Robert Barham. He says we have got to do better…:
Cut 8 (09) “of Louisiana”

Ponchatoula-based Elmer’s Chocolate continues to be an Easter tradition. CEO Rob Nelson says this year they brought back the Double Nut Gold Brick Fudge, that’s not the most popular item in the Easter basket…:
Cut 4 (10) “close race”
He says due to Easter falling late this year, they’ve seen a big increase in candy sales.

The LSU Gymnastics team can win its first national title in program history this weekend as they compete in the NCAA Championships in St. Louis. Head Coach D.D. Breaux says if everyone brings their A game, they will come home with a trophy…:
Cut 18 (09) “right stuff”
Breaux is in her 40th year and LSU just won its first SEC Championship since 1981.