1230PM LRN News

A human trafficking bust in Bossier Parish Friday night leads to six arrests, and a number of drug seizures. Three of those arrested were also hit with drug charges.  Authorities recovered marijuana, meth, ecstasy, a firearm, and a vehicle.  Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Davis says over the years the area has seen various arrests linked to prostitution, but the human trafficking factor takes the arrests to the next level.

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Seventeen people have now been tested for COVID-19 in Louisiana with one presumptive case being a resident in Jefferson Parish. Those coronavirus fears have many lawmakers at the Capitol avoiding the customary hugs and glad-handing, but Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says not everyone is afraid of a handshake.

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Typically drivers start seeing increases at the pump this time of year, but that isn’t the case in 2020. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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