4:30 LRN Newscast

State Senator Blake Miguez of New Iberia has received President Trump’s endorsement in the race for the District Five U.S. House seat. Miguez is running to represent a Congressional district in which he does not live in, which current law allows. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says this will be a major issue in the race…

Cut 8 (10) “…in that district?”

One of Miguez’s opponents, Misti Cordell of Ouachita Parish, says she lives in the district and understands the needs of the district.

Groundbreaking ceremonies take place tomorrow in Ascension Parish on the River Parish Community College’s Donaldsonville campus. Louisiana Community and Technical College System president Richard Nelson says this 30-million dollar facility will train workers for the Hyundai Steel mill that’s being built nearby…

Cut 5 (10) “…game changer”

 

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees is expected to be announced tonight as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Cut 14  (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Louisiana Tech has announced a new three-year contract for football coach Sonny Cumbie. Cumbie’s base salary is reduced, freeing up 155-thousand dollars a year that can be used to pay the players more money as part of revenue sharing deals. Cumbie can make that money back by reaching several different on and off field performance-based incentives.