2:30 LRN Newscast February 24

Shreveport-Bossier Congressman Mike Johnson says U.S. action to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine must be swift. Brooke Thorington has more….:

CUT 02(32)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

LSU energy policy expert David Dismukes says the Russian invasion is certain to aggravate inflation…:

CUT 03(10)      “…even worse.”

 

The Public Service Commission is urging Louisiana utilities, electric, gas, and water to step up their vigilance against cyber attack, amid the instability in Ukraine. New Orleans area PSC member Lambert Boissiere says Russia’s aggression may not be limited to only military actions…:

CUT 05(08)      “…computers these days.”

New COVID numbers from the Department of Health show fewer than 1000 new cases of the virus, with just over 600 people statewide in the hospital. About 70-percent of those are not fully vaxxed.

The LSU baseball team lost one to Louisiana Tech last night; the first time that’s happened since 1998. The #15 ranked Bulldogs beat the 8th-ranked Tigers 11-6, giving Tech a 4-and-0 start. Tech broadcaster Dave Nitz says more big games are ahead for Tech, so celebrations will have to wait…:

CUT 10(12)      “…next week.”