09:30 LRN Newscast February 17th

A Baton Rouge lawmaker unloaded on his colleagues in the Louisiana House after his proposal to add a second majority-Black district to the state’s Supreme Court map was tabled without debate. Republican Barry Ivey says he’s learned if legislation doesn’t have the backing of deep pocketed special interest groups it will not pass…:
Cut 3 (10) “all the time”
Alexandria Republican Lance Harris says life does not give you what you want, it gives you what you deserve.

The yo-yo weather pattern continues in Louisiana as another cold front approaches bringing rain and possible severe weather today before we wake up to frigid temps tomorrow and this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim on the rollercoaster weather year it’s been so far…:
Cut 15 (07) “this winter”
He says it’s a good idea to monitor local radio today should severe weather impact your area.

Louisiana continues to attract companies that specialize in developing and producing sustainable materials. David Grubb has the story:
VOICER 3 (34) “I’m David Grubb”

We’re in the thick of Carnival season and State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter encourages revelers to mask indoors at events and outside when in crowds…:
Cut 7 (09) “their safety”
He doesn’t predict this Mardi Gras being any type of Super Spreader Covid event.