2:30 LRN Newscast March 16

The state’s oil and gas industry is on a slow but steady climb back, after struggling through the pandemic. David Grubb reports…:

CUT 02(33)      “…David Grubb.”

A Ouachita Parish teen is in jail; accused of setting his girlfriend on fire. 18-year-old Joshua White was arrested for attack, which happened a week & a half ago. The victim suffered severe burns to the right side of her head and neck. White reportedly told deputies he wanted to “see what it was like.”

 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an emotional plea to the United States Congress today that his country needs more assistance from America to help fend off Russia’s assault on his nation. Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says the U.S. wants to help…:

CUT 12(14)      “…liberty and guts.”

President Biden announced plans to send an additional 800-million dollars in military aid to Ukraine.

After the U.S. Senate voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in 2023, one state lawmakers is saying “I told you so.” Haughton’s Dodie Horton passed a bill 2 years ago for Louisiana to end time changes should the feds give us the option…:

CUT 07(12)      “…people they represent.”

The U.S. House must also pass the Senate bill before it becomes a reality.