4:30 LRN Newscast June 16

On his monthly radio call-in show, Ask the Governor, Governor John Edwards said he’ll unveil new vaccine incentives Thursday. Edwards will make the announcement during his 2:30 press conference. Currently vaccinated individuals in Louisiana can receive free admission to state parks until July 31st.

Stan Van Gundy is out as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans after only one season. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 2 (30) …I’m Matt Doyle.”  

There’s a high chance a disturbance in the Bay of Campeche will develop into a tropical depression before landing somewhere between Texas and Alabama this weekend. With this in mind Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is advising residents to get flood insurance, saying only 25-percent of the property owners in Louisiana have it…

Cut 5  (12) “….by far” 

The Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water was blocked by a federal judge in Louisiana. U-S District Judge Terry Doughty’s ruling Tuesday in Lafayette is from a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Jeff Landry. Landry says it was a great ruling for the people of Louisiana.

Cut 13 (08) “…great victory.”

A spokesperson for the Interior Department said they are reviewing the judge’s opinion and will comply with the decision.