9:30 LRN Newscast Jan 4

The state reached a grim milestone Monday with 15,001 fatalities from COVID. The holiday weekend also tallied 31-thousand new cases, more than twice the Christmas holiday weekend total amount of new cases. 11-hundred and 6 covid patients are in Louisiana hospitals.

A new and more nutritious type of white rice that has more protein and a lower glycemic index score has been developed in Louisiana. …

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Erik Piccoli.”

The City of Minden is prepping for their close-up as they’ll be one of six small towns featured on the new HGTV series of Home Town Kickstart. It’s a spin-off of the hit series Home Town Takeover where beloved Mississippi designers Ben and Erin Napier revitalize small communities. Minden community activist Sara McDaniel says they are thrilled to be chosen.

Cut 10 (11)  “…on Minden.”

The show is expected to air late spring.

Legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown will be honored tonight when the court inside the PMAC is officially named after him. During his time with the Tigers, Brown advocated for reforms within college hoops to make it a more positive and educational experience for players…:

Cut 15 (11)  “…their lives better.”

Tipoff against Kentucky tonight is 6pm.