3:30 LRN Newscast March 02

A lawmaker wants to change the state’s term-limit law, giving legislators the ability to serve four four-year terms, instead of three. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

Bossier Parish deputies arrest a Haughton man for alleged child sex crimes. 55-year-old Conrad Williams was taken into custody after an investigation found evidence he’d taken explicit photos of himself and shared them with minors on social media. His combined bond on all charges comes to nearly a million bucks.

 

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Senator Bill Cassidy says sanctions are beginning to cripple Russia financially and the U.S. should still not commit troops, via air, sea, or ground to assist because Ukraine is not an article five-country with NATO…:

CUT 03(10)      “…prepare for war.”

Cassidy feels the U.S. should send troops into countries neighboring Ukraine, in case Russia’s ambitions should spread.

Swearing off Russian vodka to show solidarity? Acadiana-based J.T. Meleck Distributors suggest you try their Louisiana-made rice vodka. Here’s Meleck’s CEO Mike Fruge…:

CUT 08(12)      “…at the distillery.”

J.T. Meleck is one of the few producers of rice vodka not based in Asia.