4:30 LRN Newscast March 2

Senator Bill Cassidy says sanctions imposed by the US and other countries are beginning to cripple Russia financially as they continue to invade Ukraine. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(34)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

State Police say they – along with local LEO’s – seized 24 illegal guns and arrested 44 people during the five day “Mardi Gras Week” in New Orleans. Officials in the city proclaim 2022 Mardi Gras a success, despite the deaths of two tourists.

 

More reaction to Tuesday’s State of the Union speech from our people in Congress. Senator John Kennedy says the President offered no solution to the country’s wide-open southern border…:

CUT 13(11)      “…rage on.”

5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow didn’t hear a good plan to counter the highest inflation rates in four decades…:

CUT 14(12)      “…excessive checks.”

But Democrat and New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says the President laid out a clear vision to lowering costs for American families.

The Governor’s Mansion will light up in blue and gold – the colors of Ukraine – tonight, to show solidarity for the embattled country. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards ask we all pray for Ukraine and its people.