7:30 AM Jan 5 LRN Newscast

In three months, state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Senate President Cameron Henry anticipates a lengthy discussion about the state’s future energy needs with construction beginning on two massive data centers and the possibility of more data centers begin built in the Bayou State…

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The legislative session begins March 9th and ends June 1st.

If you’ve made healthy eating your new year’s resolution, LSU Health Shreveport Director of Institutional Wellness Dr. Marie Vasquez Morgan says everything starts with the food chosen to fuel the body. She recommends focusing on balanced meals with lean protein, whole grains and lots of fruits and vegetables.

Cut 8 (10) “…and antioxidants.”

A statue is unveiled in Avoyelles Parish to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the liberation of a man who was tricked into slavery. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (37) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Northup’ autobiography, 12 Years a Slave, was adapted into an Academy Award winning move in 2014. A screening of it was held over the weekend in Marksville.