3:30 LRN Newscast February 11

Plenty of people are making bets on Sunday’s Big Game, now that sports book is legal … but the Better Business Bureau in Baton Rouge says scammers are still seeking to take advantage and get your money. BBB spokesperson Carmen Million says the thing to watch out for are pop-ups on sites you may THINK are legit..:

CUT 12(08)      “…an investigation.”

More fireworks between lawmakers today, as the state House votes approval of a U.S. Congressional district map that does not have two majority black voting districts. 2020 Census data shows the state has 33-percent black voters, so there’s call for a 2nd black voting district, which New Orleans Rep. Royce Duplessis emphasizes…:

CUT 08(14)      “…state of Louisiana.”

 

Marksville Republican State Representative Daryl Deshotel just deposited $1 million of his own money into his campaign account; sending up smoke signals he might have his eye on a higher office. So far, the state Attorney General and the Lt. Governor have signaled they’d run – meaning their offices would be open. For his part, Deshotel is keeping his own counsel on future plans…:

CUT 04(09)      “…going to be.”

State Police issue a Level Two Endangered Missing Child Advisory. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office says 14-year-old Destiny Pope was last seen in Holden, wearing a green John Deere T-shirt and black leggings. She’s considered to be in danger, due to her medical condition. If you know anything call Detective Aaron Bond with LPSO at 225-686-2241.