12:30 LRN Newscast

There’s a chance the special session Governor Edwards’ called for next week will not happen after a federal appeals court blocked a lower court”s ruling that ordered legislators to redraw a Congressional district map by June 20th. Republican legislative leaders say next week’s special session should be canceled. House Governmental Affairs Chairman John Stefanski says lawmakers could also convene on Wednesday and adjourn minutes later
Cut 10 (06) ” ..first day.”
Stefanski believes the Congressional District map with one Black Majority district should be used for the fall elections, but the governor says there should be two because of an increase in the black population.

The city of Bastrop continues to try and comprehend a triple homicide that took place early Wednesday morning. Three teenage males were killed…
cut 12 (10) “…..and outrage”
Morehouse Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Jeremy Mardis says three people have been arrested in connection with the gunfight that resulted in the three fatalities.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, it’s a perfect opportunity to go fish. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”