9:30 LRN Newscast

It was a year ago today when south Louisiana was blanketed by a record snowfall. And the state is bracing for another winter storm this weekend that could impact the northern half of the state with ice starting on Friday. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin….

Cut 8 (08) “….of northern Louisiana”

Southwest Louisiana could also see some ice.

All 17 judges of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments over Louisiana’s law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Governor Landry signed the law in 2024. He says the Ten Commandments are an important part of American history and, thus, belong in the classroom.

Cut 7 (08) “…of the hypocrisy.”

A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit previously ruled Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is plainly unconstitutional.

 

Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow is now a candidate for U-S Senate and she has the backing of President Trump. In her campaign announcement, Letlow says she has fought alongside Trump to put America first…

Cut 15 (11) “…drives up inflation”

Republican Incumbent Bill Cassidy says he welcomes the additional competition and is not bothered by Trump’s endorsement of Letlow. he believes voters will make their decision based on a candidate’s record of getting things accomplished. Cassidy says he’ll put his record up against anyone’s in the race.

Cut 16 (09) “…of the others.”

Cassidy says he’s secured billions of dollars for Louisiana to improve infrastructure, including high speed internet expansion and coastal restoration.