8:30 LRN Newscast

Governor Jeff Landry says his plan to overhaul of the stat’s tax laws will provide immediate increases in take home pay for every Louisiana taxpayer. But House Democratic Caucus Chairman Matthew Willard says higher income residents will see greater benefits…

Cut 9 (14) “….in their pocket”

Landry plans to call a special session next month for legislators to debate and vote on his tax reform plan. Voters will get their chance to approve in March.

LSU announced plans this week that it will build a new library that will open in the Spring of 2029. Interim Executive Director of Planning, Design and Construction, Paul Favalora, says the new building will have the latest technology even when it comes to checking out books and research materials…

Cut 5 (09) “….store books robotically”

Violent crime rates are dropping across the state as well at the country. Sean Richardson has the story.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Natchitoches Parish Journal is reporting a Natchitoches Police officer has been arrested by sheriff deputies for selling drugs from his police car. The N-P-J has identified the officer as Jonas McFerrin and no other information is available.