4:30 LRN Newscast

A lawsuit is filed aimed at getting amendments 1 and 3 pulled. The lead plaintiff, Darlene Jones, says Amendment 1’s language contains two different issues, one of which – allowing the state Supreme Court to discipline out of state lawyers – is already state law.

Cut 4 (12) “…that particular amendment.”

The lawsuit says the ballot language for both amendments is misleading.

The Department of Education is laying off half its staff, with President Trump seeking to dismantle the agency altogether. The department’s main role is allocating federal aid to schools and colleges and enforces laws to protect students from discrimination. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says there are other agencies in federal government that can handle those roles…

Cut 8 (08) “…dollars.”

A new report touts the benefits of fortified roofs. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

LSU has officially announced Kyle Williams as its new defensive line coach, signing him to a three-year contract. The Tigers have had a new defensive line coach for six straight seasons. But Head Coach Brian Kelly is hopeful Williams is here to stay…

Cut 14 (09) “…that perspective.”

Williams is a former All-American defensive tackle who won a national title at LSU in 2003.