10:30 LRN Newscast

The Senate Judiciary “A” Committee hears several auto insurance bills today, including one that would eliminate damages to those who were majority at fault in a crash. Committee Chairman Greg Miller says the purpose is to discourage people from filing frivolous lawsuits against big companies which carry a high amount of liability insurance.

Cut 5 (10) “…larger insurance policies.”

May is Bicycle Safety Awareness Month, so both cyclists and drivers should make concerted efforts to share the road and keep everyone safe. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says if you ride at night, bike lights are mandatory under state law. And you should go even further.

Cut 12 (13) “…your wheels work.”

The LSU Tigers are ranked number one in all of the major college baseball polls heading into the final SEC regular season series of the year. Colleen Crain has the story.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

John Foster’s hometown of Addis is ready to give its newest superstar a hero’s welcome. The 18-year-old LSU freshman will be returning to his hometown tomorrow after securing a spot in the season finale of American Idol. The city will celebrate him with a parade and a concert tomorrow night.