1:30 LRN Newscast January 15

A Lafayette man has been charged for allegedly participating in last week’s riot at the U-S Capitol. 50-year-old Vaughn Gordon made his first court appearance yesterday. He faces two charges, including knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building without lawful authority. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Gordon got himself in trouble for posting several pictures of himself inside the Capitol on Facebook…
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Over 80 people involved in the riot at the Capitol have been arrested.

Protests are expected this weekend outside of all 50 State Capitol Buildings. Security has been heightened and Governor John Bel Edwards is asking for the demonstrations to remain peaceful and protesters should also wear a mask…
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Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign proves donors are Forever Generous by exceeding their goal and raising $171 million. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Five-hundred vaccinated workers from Ochsner Health and LCMC Health will attend Sunday’s playoff game between the Saints and the Buccaneers in the Superdome. Saints owner Gayle Benson says this is just a small gesture to recognize the incredible work these men and women have completed over the last year.