4:30 PM LRN Newscast

A state lawmaker wants to create a registry for those who abuse animals. Chalmette Republican Representative Mike Bayham says the purpose of his bill is to allow those who sell animals to make informed decisions.

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Those who fail to register would face a fine of up to one-thousand dollars and up to one year in prison. Bayham says it’s his way of protecting the pet population.

Cleaning up litter in Louisiana is one of Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser’s priorities and he says the state recently hired a litter expert to assess the state’s litter problem.

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Next week, the Keep American Beautiful Conference will be in New Orleans.

The Supreme Court has struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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After enjoying some lovely late Spring like temperatures, a cold front is moving in Sunday morning. LSU Health Climatologist, Barry Keim…

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