7:30 LRN Newscast

Embattled LSU law professor Ken Levy returns to class today after Judge Tarvald Smith ruled the university violated his free speech and due process rights when they suspended him.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Governor Landry said this week that the state will use nitrogen gas to execute death row inmates. Attorney General Liz Murrill…

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A DeSoto Parish judge has set an execution date of March 17th for 81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado who killed his six-year-old stepson in 1992.

February is Early Education Month, an initiative to highlight the urgent need for increased investments in high-quality early childhood education. The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children CEO Libby Sonnier says this initiative features events to raise awareness among policymakers, business leaders, and families.

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Sonnier says there will be a social media day of action tomorrow.

A new 270-million dollar casino opens today in Bossier City. The Live Casino and Hotel Louisiana is the former Diamond Jacks Casino. Vice President of Marketing Josh Robinson says Live Casino and Hotel features 47-thousand square feet of gaming space, a luxury hotel, and a multi-purpose Event center…

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