12:30 LRN Newscast

A poll paid for and conducted by the Rainey Center Freedom Project shows that the 5th District Congressional Republican Primary is a two-person race between state representative Michael Echols and state senator Blake Miguez. Director of the Rainey Freedom Project Russ Walker says their survey of nearly 900 likely voters in the 5th District, has Miguez receiving 23-percent of the vote and Echols getting 20-percent…

Cut 3 (11) “…Echols has”

Twenty-two-percent of the respondents found Miguez unfavorable as compared to Echols who had the highest favorability rating and only 10-percent found him unfavorable.

Gas prices are actually a few pennies cheaper compared to last week. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for regular gasoline is $3.76, which is three cents cheaper than a week ago. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says despite the slight break, drivers are paying way more than they did last year…

Cut 9 (04) “…last year”

 

Through an executive order, Governor Landry establishes the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability within the Department of Health.

Cut 2 (26) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Another disappointing season for the Pelicans came to an end last night with a loss to the Timberwolves. New Orleans finished with a record of 26-56, third worst in franchise history for an 82-game season. But interim head coach James Borrego saw improvement during the season…

Cut 12 (13) “…long ways to go”