8:30 am Newscast

The City of New Orleans steps into the global spotlight next week as it gets set to host its 11th Super Bowl. Michael Hecht, the CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc., says the global impact of hosting this game is off the charts.

Cut 3 (10) “…be much greater.”

A New York doctor is facing criminal charges in Louisiana after prosecutors say she prescribed an abortion drug that terminated a Port Allen teenager’s pregnancy. West Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Tony Clayton says it is illegal to send abortion pills into this state…

Cut 13 (12)  “…of abortion”

A West Baton Rouge grand jury has indicted Doctor Margaret Carpenter and the 39-year-old mother who allegedly gave the pills to her teenage daughter.

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Following his suspension over alleged inappropriate remarks in the classroom, a judge has ordered LSU to promptly reinstate law professor Ken Levy. Sean Richarson has more…

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project in the southern part of Shreveport-Bossier City is nearing a milestone. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says work on a temporary bridge will be finished next month and then they can start prepping for construction.

Cut 9 (05)  “…very exciting.”