6:30 LRN Newscast

A five-judge panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeal will hear Henry Whitehorn’s appeal of a state judge’s ruling that there should another election for Caddo Parish Sheriff. Whitehorn won the November 18th election by one vote, but Retired state Supreme Court Justice Joseph Bleich ordered a new election after several questionable votes were uncovered. Political Analyst Scott Hughes expects a fairly quick ruling…
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If a new election is held, it will take place on March 23rd.

Again this year, a large number of Louisianans are sick with the flu. Louisiana State Health Officer, Dr. Joe Kanter…
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Tied with South Carolina and one in five flu tests are coming back positive. Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated before Christmas.

The State Office of Community Development has distributed over 146 million dollars to nearly eight thousand Louisiana homeowners for pandemic mortgage assistance through the Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund. O-C-D’s chief opperating officer Ginger Moses…
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Moses says payments went directly to mortgage companies.

After winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels had this message for Tiger fans…
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During his Heisman acceptance speech, Daniels thanked God, his parents, coaches, teammates and everyone who helped him along his incredible journey.