10:30 LRN Newscast

If you have an expiring driver’s license, go ahead and wait a few weeks before renewing it. Governor Landry has ordered late fees to be waived for 30 days due to ongoing computer issues at the OMV. Commissioner Dan Casey says by those people staying away from the OMV for now, the OMV can serve everyone else.

Cut 10 (09) “…vehicle renewals.”

If you drive slow in the left lane, please stop it. A state senator is filing a bill in the upcoming regular session that seeks to impose stricter penalties for drivers who do so. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau’s bill eliminates the requirement that drivers must be at least 10 miles an hour under the speed limit to be in violation, instead applying to vehicles traveling at any speed below the posted limit in the left lane.

Cut 12 (07) “…that’s legal.”

The LSU Lady Tigers continue their march to the national championship this evening when they host Florida State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Tigers trounced San Diego State Saturday night, 103-48. LSU junior guard Flau’Jae Johnson knows that all future opponents from here on out will be tougher, starting with the Seminoles this evening.

Cut 15 (11) “…look past anybody.”

The Will Wade era is over at McNeese, and it was a ride. Wade led the Cowboys to two trips to the NCAA Tournament and last Thursday, their first Tournament win in program history. Wade was out of coaching after being fired by LSU in 2022 because of recruiting violations. He sat out the 2022-23 season and was hired by McNeese in March of 2023…

Cut 18 (05)  “…it just worked.”