1:30 LRN Newscast 12/23

Over 300 Louisiana farmers have attended hemp seminars as Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says federal approval for local production is imminent…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle 

According to Wildlife and Fisheries agents believe at least one bald eagle and possibly a second was killed in Northwest Louisiana. Enforcement Division spokesperson Adam Einck (rhymes with Heinch) says they believe it happened in the Lake Claiborne area but not at the state park. No other details were given as the case remains under investigation.

According to LSP during the Christmas holidays last year, 16 people were killed and 12 of those fatalities were alcohol-related. As part of Operation” Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” LSP Trooper Michael Reichardt says never get behind the wheel or in the vehicle with someone who is impaired.

Cut 5 (11) “one too many”

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Four people have been arrested and the search is on for three others allegedly involved in a dog fighting case in Donaldsonville. Ascension Sheriff Bobby Webre says they received a tip about dog fighting taking place at a residence and when deputies arrived about 15 people fled the scene where a dog fight was in progress

Cut 12 (10) “…just horrible”