2:30 LRN Newscast

Six to ten inches or more of rain is possible this week for much of south and central Louisiana because of an approaching tropical disturbance expected to reach southwest Louisiana tomorrow night. Meteorologist Donald Jones with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says a tropical wave moving up the Texas coastline is the main contributor for all of the rain…

Cut 9 (08)  “…Friday evening.”

Flash flooding is already occurring, several roads are closed in Beauregard, Vernon and Rapides parishes.

reportedly return for a 16th season as a Saint. After meeting with the front office today, sources say Jordan is finalizing a one-year, incentive-heavy deal with the Saints. Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak says bringing back the former All-Pro is not just ceremonial.

Cut 12 (09) “…when we get to you.”

 

SNAP recipients can now earn bonus benefits when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables with their EBT cards at Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market locations. Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein (green-steen) says participants can earn up to 25 dollars in bonus benefits each month.

Cut 19 (09) “…on your card.”

 

 

Governor Landry has signed legislation that requires seafood retailers and restaurants to label seafood that comingled with both domestic and foreign product. Foreign seafood producers have been using comingle seafood to get around the state’s labeling laws. Lafitte Representative Tim Kerner says hopefully this law fixes this situation for a domestic seafood industry that’s hurting because of cheap foreign imports…

Cut 8 (10) “…fishermen do”