5:30 LRN Newscast July 13

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued a dire warning for unvaccinated individuals. LDH says 94-percent of COVID cases in the state since May are among the unvaccinated and the delta variant is fueling the current surge in cases. In the last twelve days COVID hospitalizations increased by 200.

Matt Doyle spoke with political analyst Bernie Pinsonat who says changes made during former Governor Edwin Edwards’ four terms in office still shape the Louisiana political landscape…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Matt Doyle” 

Caddo Parish authorities have identified the remains of a body found Monday as that of missing teen Shamia Little. Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon says the 17-year old was reported missing last Tuesday at Doug Williams Park, by a person claiming to have been with Little

Cut 6 (09) “…that claim.”

Governor Edwards held a ceremonial bill signing today in honor of legislation to authorize 10.5 million dollars in grants for community and technical college students. LCTS President Monty Sullivan says in the year ahead they will aggressively market the program and explain the first come-first-served process for applying.

Cut 13 (11) “…enrolled”