6:30 AM Jan 2 LRN Newscast

The 2026 political scene will be engaged in the U.S. Senate race, and several Republicans would like to occupy the seat currently held by fellow Republican Bill Cassidy, among them are State Treasurer John Fleming, state senator Blake Miguez, state representative Julie Emerson and PSC Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy has one big advantage…

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Cassidy angered many Republicans when he voted to impeach President Trump in 2021.

The Louisiana Department of Health says the state is getting one of the largest allocations of federal funding through the Rural Health Transportation Program – 208 million dollars. LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein (Green-steen) says this funding will improve healthcare access in rural communities, strengthen local healthcare systems and expand the number of available healthcare professionals

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From now on, holding a cell phone to your ear while driving could cost you a few bucks. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The college football transfer window officially opens today, and Yahoo Sports’ Nick Bromberg expects an eventful cycle with all of the coaching moves across the nation. Bromberg says Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is one of the best at adapting to the portal, but he’s in for a tough task as he’s only been at LSU for a month.

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