7:30 LRN Newscast

Former New York City police commissioner William Bratton has been hired to look at how New Orleans can improve its security efforts. Bratton will meet with the media today.

One of the victims in the New Year’s Day attack, Tiger Bech, pushed a girl out of harm’s way from the suspect’s truck that was speeding down Bourbon Street. That’s according to Tiger’s brother Jack Bech, who posted the information he received from the FBI on social media.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple understands the frustration about rising homeowners’ insurance premiums. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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We’re watching for the possibility of wintery precipitation across north Louisiana today and into tomorrow. The biggest threat is for northwest Louisiana and Meteorologist Matthew Hemingway with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says if we get any freezing rain that could be a problem…

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Precipitation is expected to begin falling this afternoon.

Today is a National Day of Mourning for our 39th President Jimmy Carter, who passed away just before the new year. Carter is remembered for his time in politics and his humanitarian efforts. He was involved with many organizations including Habitat for Humanity. Kathy Gardner is the CEO of the Habitat for Humanity of North Louisiana…

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