8:30 LRN Newscast

Governor Jeff Landry made plenty of news in 2024. Andrew Greenstein has the story…

Cut 1 (51) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

For the second time in as many weeks, a hunter is accidentally shot by another hunter; and this time, it had deadly consequences. Captain Will Roberts with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 61-year-old Roberto Garcia of Baton Rouge was shot and killed by another hunter while the two were hunting on the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood.

Cut 13 (12)  “…the property hunting.”

Garcia died at the scene and L-D-W-F will continue to investigate to determine if charges should be filed.

LSU will be shorthanded in today’s Texas Bowl matchup against Baylor. Several starters have either transferred or opted out. Coach Brian Kelly says it will give some younger players a chance to show what they can do…

Cut 29 (10) “…tactical work”

Kick off is at 2:30.