11:30 LRN Newscast

Governor Landry’s legislative priorities are running into resistance in the Senate. A House approved school choice bill that the governor supports has yet to be heard by Senate Education. Landry also backs a major change in the public records law, but the bill awaits a debate on the Senate floor. And Senate President Cameron Henry also does not fully support a proposed constitutional convention. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat…
Cut 13 (06) “…he wants.”
There is still a month to go in the legislative session, so there is still time for Landry’s legislative priorities to make it through the legislative process.

The National 2024 Small Business Person of the Year is from Bayou State. Iam Tucker is the president and CEO of Integrated Logistical Support in New Orleans. As a second-generation small business owner of 15 years, Tucker says she’s extremely honored to receive the recognition.
Cut 4 (10) “…my life.”
Integrated Logistical Support employs civil engineers that assist with construction management.

The head baseball coach at Walker High School is accused of stealing 29-thousand dollars from the baseball program. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says Nicholas Scelfo submitted multiple reimbursement invoices totaling 29-thousand dollars and at the end of the 2024 season, school officials conducted an audit and the equipment he claimed to purchase did not exist…
cut 12 (09) “….hate it for them”
Scelfo faces a felony theft charge and his employment with the Livingston School system is under review.

The LSU baseball team hosts top ranked Texas A-and-M this weekend. If the Tigers win this series, it will put them back into the conversation of making the NCAA Tournament. Coach Jay Johnson…
cut 17 (15) “….a home”
Game one of the series is at 7 PM.