2:30 LRN Newscast

She’s in – Congresswoman Julia Letlow has entered the U-S Senate race, challenging Bill Cassidy who is seeking a third term. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Governor Landry’s invitation to Greenland’s prestigious dog sledding race has officially been rescinded. The chairman of the Greenland Dogsledding Association posted the announcement on social media this week, as President Trump has ramped up rhetoric in his desire to wrest the island nation from Danish control. 

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for north central and northwest Louisiana. It will go into effect Friday morning and run through Sunday morning. Davyon Hill with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says freezing rain is expected to arrive on Friday night, so prepare now for potential power outages from the freezing rain.

Cut 11 (07) “…start preparing.”

While you were sleeping, House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the British Parliament, becoming the first U.S. Speaker of the House ever to do so. In his nearly 23-minute address, Johnson talked about the great experiment America embarked on when it gained independence from the British 250 years ago.

Cut 3 (13) “…equal and free.”