8:30 AM LRN Newscast

Republican lawmakers are looking to push the election back, because it’s possible the U-S Supreme Court will rule the state’s current congressional map as unconstitutional. Shreveport Senator Sam Jenkins believes it’s premature to act, since the court has not ordered Louisiana to move its election dates back, and delaying the elections could influence the Supreme Court’s decision. Author of the bill to change the dates, Caleb Kleinpeter, responded.

Cut 6 (08) “…that’s it.”

Groundbreaking is finally here for the 70-thousand-square-foot Buc-ee’s in Ruston. Mayor Ronny Walker says there’s excitement for the opening in early 2027.

Cut 9 (08)  “…in 17 months.”

The Superdome emerges at the top of one list. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Niche.com named Nicholls State Louisiana’s number one best value college based on price, alumni earnings, student debt, and graduation rate. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Todd Keller says tuition is around half of Louisiana’s average.

Cut 12 (14) “…into their careers.” 

Nicholls also ranks third for safest college campus in Louisiana.