8:30 AM LRN Newscast

Insurance brokers are encouraging homeowners to consider a fortified roof. Beth Swanson, an analyst with insurance comparison website The Zebra, says insurance companies offer substantial discounts for homes with the roofs and they cover their replacement.

Cut 9 (11)  “…to fortified standards.”

Meta has agrees to build seven new natural gas-powered plants, plus new transmission lines and nuclear power updates, so that there’s enough electricity to power the A-I data center coming to Richland Parish. Entergy President Phillip May says Meta is also investing 140-million dollars for energy efficiency initiatives for vulnerable customers and providing support for additional solar power plants.

Cut 12 (10) “…of this contract.”

The Public Service Commission still has to approve this plan for new gas and solar plants.

New LSU coach Will Wade has already brought excitement back to the men’s basketball program. Andre Champagne has more on what Wade had to say at an entertaining introductory press conference.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

A bill that would require both people in an in-person conversation to know if they are being recorded has passed out of committee. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says some influencers wearing smart glasses approach women and record them without their knowledge, then post the footage online without their knowledge or consent. She says if her bill becomes law, those who violate it would face criminal charges and substantial civil penalties.

Cut 15 (07) “…a civil action.”