1:30 LRN Newscast June 29

A lawsuit filed against LSU for the school’s alleged mishandling of campus rape and sexual misconduct has been amended to now include coach Ed Orgeron. Advocate newspaper reporter Andrea Gallo says Orgeron inclusion appears to be linked to an allegation that Orgeron knew about Derrius Guice’s rape allegations. Allegations that Gallo says were not in the Husch Blackwell report.

Cut 8 (10) “…appropriately.”

Kentwood native Jaime Lynn Spears is disputing allegations that she helped facilitate an allegedly abusive conservatorship of her pop star sister Britney Spears. Last week Britney Spears alleged in court that her entire family participated in a scheme to control her fortune. Jaime Lynn spoke on Instagram…

Cut 12 (07) “…that”

Both Spears were born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood.

Insiders say there’s a high likelihood a veto session will take place next month If a session is called, it will take a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate to override any vetoes.  LA-Politics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says based on his discussions with legislators, there is enough support to override the anti-transgender legislation…

Cut 5  (10) “…more effort” ” 

The pandemic is responsible for a fireworks shortage this 4th of July. Regional Manager for Little Dixie Fireworks Ashley Routon says with more people gathering this year due to eased health restrictions, she says there’s even higher demand.

Cut  11 (05) “….this year.” 

Routon says factory shutdowns in China and shipping issues are major factors in the shortage of fireworks. She says they anticipate selling out this year, and possibly even before the 4th.