11:30 LRN Newscast Nov 17

Senator Bill Cassidy is boasting of the 65-billion dollars contained in the just signed trillion-dollar infrastructure bill to address improving broadband service, especially in rural areas of Louisiana.

Cut 10 (06)  “…have broadband.”

He says expanding broadband service in the state will have a positive impact in a wide number of areas, including education, all for the betterment of Louisiana.

Houma police are still searching for a woman that was involved in an altercation at Joni B’s Bar shortly after midnight Friday. Lt. Travis Theriot says police were called to the scene to break up a fight among a group of women and for one officer it’s a call he won’t soon forget.

Cut 13 (09) “…portion of his ear.”

If you have any information on Williams whereabouts you are asked to call Houma PD or Crimestoppers.

Louisiana’s Fort Polk, in Vernon Parish, could have a new name soon. Fort Polk spokesman Kavanaugh Breazeale (bruh-ZELL) says this comes after Congress agreed to rename military installations and vessels named for members of the Confederacy. He says they are inviting community leaders to engage in the discussion at an event Thursday on base…:

Cut 4 (07) “…for Fort Polk. “

In recognition of Apprenticeship Appreciation and Awareness Week. Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Chris Fiore says they are holding events, even virtual ones to teach students and all Louisianans about the benefits of apprenticeship today and one at the end of the month dedicated to healthcare.

Cut 9 (08)  “…those jobs.”

Visit LWC’s Facebook page for more info and to register.