06:30 LRN Newscast February 17th

Another cold front will enter the Bayou State just in time to bring us another chilly weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says highs today will reach into the 70s and there’s a chance of widespread showers…:
Cut 13 (08) “marginal risk”
It’s a good idea to plan to have a way to receive warnings in the event storms turn severe this afternoon in your area like on this radio station.

Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly radio show Wednesday there was no cover up by his re-election campaign of the arrest and death of Ronald Greene in 2019. Mr. Edwards reiterated State Police told him a man died during an arrest, but the media has been relentless with accusations…:
Cut 4 (15) “Department of Justice”
He says he looks forward to the results of the feds investigation.

California-based Origin Materials announces it’s investing more than $750 million to develop a manufacturing facility in Ascension Parish. John Bissell, Co-CEO of Origin says they are the only company to use renewable wood fibers and carbon-negative materials. He says Louisiana is poised to be a destination for green companies and they are proud to be among the first to take advantage of what our state has to offer…:
Cut 12 (11) “world-scale plant”
The project is expected to result in over 1,000 new jobs.

Two men alleged to be involved in the incident that resulted in Saints running back Alvin Kamara being arrested in Las Vegas have been booked, and police are looking for a third man thought to be Kansas City Chiefs player Chris Lammons. The felony battery charges against Kamara could mean one to five years in prison if convicted.