2:30 LRN Newscast March 23

Representative Paul Hollis, a Covington Republican, will propose a law that would lower the percentage threshold to recall elected officials. Despite a victory lowering the percentage from 33 percent down to 20 percent in 2018,  Hollis wants to lower the threshold once again…

Cut 5 (11) “…that campaign”

The bill will be debated in the upcoming legislative session scheduled to begin on April 10th.

Ringling Brothers. and Barnum & Bailey will return bigger and better with their North American tour starting in Bossier City at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, September 29 through 31.  Show Guide Lauren Irving says their goal was to create a new experience with technology for the entire family

Cut 8 (08)  “…same thing.” 

Bossier City will be the only Louisiana stop on the North America tour.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy challenged President Biden today to meet with a bipartisan group of senators to discuss options to save the Social Security program. Cassidy says despite the President’s willingness to work with Congress, they have not been able to meet with President Biden…

Cut 9 (08) “…personal sign off”

The senator says President Biden has not taken any steps to address this issue.

Baton Rouge Police are searching for a Florida man who was last seen Wednesday morning around 12:45. Sgt L’Jean McKneely says 44-year-old Jody Bert was traveling back home with his family after visiting relatives in Oklahoma, became ill, and stopped for the night.

Cut 13 (11) “…assistance.”

Bert is 6 feet – has tattoos on his left arm and was wearing blue jeans and a dark hoodie. Anyone with information should contact BRPD or Crimestoppers.