06:30AM LRN Newscast

Republican US Senate candidates John Fleming and Julia Letlow each had strong words for each other in a debate Tuesday moderated by Louisiana radio talk show host Moon Griffon. The two are each arguing they are the most conservative candidate, and while President Trump has endorsed Letlow, Fleming says he has support there too…:
CUT 5 (13) “his very words”
Letlow has been accused of not disclosing stock trades, but she says her stocks are handled by a second party…:
CUT 4 (11) “that’s absolutely ludicrous”
Griffon has been historically critical of US Senator Bill Cassidy, and as such the incumbent chose not to participate in the debate.

45-million people visited Louisiana in 2025, and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says those folks opened their pocketbooks in a big way while they were here…:
CUT 8 (11) “have to pay”
Nungesser is making the rounds this week as part of National Travel and Tourism Week highlighting the vital role tourism plays in driving Louisiana’s economy.

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says with the weather being as nice as it is, there are a lot of bikers on the road. Spokesman Greg Fischer encourages you to actively watch for motorcycles…:
Cut 11 (10) “road user here”
He reminds motorists that bikers have the same rights on the road as any other vehicle.