6:30 LRN Newscast January 25

Governor John Bel Edwards’ budget proposal for the next fiscal year contains hundreds of millions of dollars for roads and bridges, teacher pay raises, and more…
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

State Police has released more information into Sunday night’s fatal police shooting involving the Lafayette Police Department. L-S-P says during a foot chase with a suspect accused of stealing a vehicle, the subject reached for a visible gun after being instructed not to do so. One officer shot the suspect who was fatally wounded.

Another side effect of COVID has developed and that’s hair loss for those who have recovered from the virus. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, stress and fever that any illness can bring could result in hair loss. LSU Health New Orleans Dermatologist Doctor Elizabeth Greishaber says supplements can help…
cut 9 (10) “….really helpful”

Ochsner Health officials say based on COVID hospitalizations the Omicron-fueled surge may have peaked in some areas of the state. Chief Medical Officer Doctor Robert Hart is optimistic that being on the other side of the curve means some level of protection…
cut 12 (11) “….the Mardi Gras season”