9:30 LRN Newscast

Prosecutors drop the negligent homicide charge against one of the last officers facing serious charges in the 2019 arrest and death of Black motorist Ronald Greene. Legal Analyst Tim Meche (mesh) says the decision to dismiss the charge against State Trooper Kory York a month before trial isn’t as big a deal as it may seem…

Cut 13 (12)  “…malfeasance in office.”

Greene was dragged, shackled, and restrained face down following a high-speed chase and died of his injuries. 

DOTD is undertaking four infrastructure projects near the Superdome as New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl for the 11th time. District Engineer Administrator Scott Boyle says the work will be done well before the city welcomes the world for Super Bowl Week.

Cut 8 (07) “…by December 15th.”

The “Louisiana Prospers” initiative achieved a record-high educational attainment level since its launch in 2019.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The vice chair of the Louisiana Board of Regents resigns in protest of Governor Landry’s chair appointment. Jay Seale the Third calls the appointment of Misty Cordell “deeply offensive,” saying he put her in charge because she’s loyal to him. Seale also took issue with Landry making the appointment without notifying former chair Gary Solomon Junior. Under a new law, the governor now has the power to appoint chairs of boards.