5:30 LRN Newscast June 22

Governor Edwards has signed legislation that requires every nursing home in the state to have an emergency preparedness plan approved by the state department of health. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says the previous says law required nursing homes to have an emergency preparedness plan, but it did not require approval from L-D-H….

Cut 13 (06) “…the inspection.”

Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Zachery native 26-year old Jaylon Ferguson was found dead at his home last night. Ferguson’s West Feliciana high school coach Robb Odom says in a short time Ferguson left a strong legacy.

Cut 11 (10)  “…a better person.” 

Ferguson is survived by his fiancé and three children. A cause of death has not been listed and an autopsy is pending.

In a collaborative effort over a two-week period, the Central Louisiana Violent Crime Abatement Team made just under 200 arrests after a very successful detail. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says several of law enforcement agencies worked together to identify and apprehend a number of criminals.

Cut 6 byproduct of the arrests. :12

Louisiana has received more than $100 million in federal housing assistance to assist over 20-thousand residents with past rent dating back as far as April 2020. Gina Campo, Deputy Executive Director with the Office of Community Development  says for more info visit LA COVID housing – dot com

Cut 4  (07) “…people as possible.”