2:30 LRN Newscast

While some people are ramping up their outrage over the inadvertent inclusion of a reporter for The Atlantic in a group text in which top cabinet members were plotting military action against Yemen, Senator Bill Cassidy appears to be downplaying the controversy.

Cut 3 (07) “…from the mistake.”

The Shreveport City Council has approved a 30-year lease of the Stageworks of Louisiana building to Curtis “50 cent” Jackson. The media mogul and rapper has said he also wants to bring basketball, boxing, MMA fights, car shows and concerts to the Stageworks building in downtown Shreveport. Following the vote, Jackson told the council he will not let them down….

Cut 7 (08) “…different way.”

State officials were in Alexandria to announce a 39-million investment for the Renaissance Juvenile Facility. The money will result in the construction of a modern, secure facility on Renaissance’s campus, increasing the number of beds from 12 to more than 50. Governor Jeff Landry says these types of facilities allow juveniles to rehabilitate

Cut 9 (07)  “…never fill.”

The Monroe Police Department arrested 23-year-old Christopher Winfield of Monroe in connection with a gang-related shooting at Hibbett Sports on February 8th.  Zordan says Winfield was arrested Monday and charged with Rioting, Illegally Carrying a Weapon, and Attempted Second-Degree Murder.

Cut 13 (13)  “…judicial system.”

Zordan asks anyone with information to contact the Monroe Police Department or Crimestoppers.