08:30 LRN Newscast, July 6th

Attorney General Jeff Landry is petitioning the state supreme court to remove the temporary restraining order against the state’s trigger abortion laws, despite a hearing scheduled for Friday…:
Cut 2 (33) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

A Slidell family is mourning the loss of the 17 year old who was killed in a boating accident on Blind River July 4th, and a Denham Springs man operating the vessel is facing up to 30 years in prison. Madison Bradley fell off the boat when it hit a wake, went underneath and was struck by the propeller. 33-year-old David Crowe was booked with vehicular homicide, DWI, and reckless operation.

Louisiana’s homeowner insurance laws have tightened up following a package of bills passed in this year’s session. House Insurance Committee Chairman Mike Huval of Breaux Bridge says his chamber passed a bill requiring insurers to have a Catastrophic Response Plan in place and submitted for approval with the Insurance Commissioner. Huval is excited about another new House-passed law that funds grants for those who want to modify their homes to better weather storms…:
Cut 9 (11) “in the longer term”

In an effort to get a better idea of the state’s turkey population, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to report in an online survey when they spot one. Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal says they depended on volunteers, foresters, biologists, and turkey hunters to supply data..:
Cut 14 (07) “that survey”
The website can be found on LDWF’s website just search for the LA Turkey Survey.