2:30 LRN Newscast Sept 20

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave that’s moving towards the Caribbean and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next few days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s too soon to panic but it’s not too soon to prepare. He says they will know more in about a week…:

CUT 10(09)      “…toward the tropics.”

So far there have been six named storms this year and no major threats in the Gulf of Mexico.

Senator Bill Cassidy says a new report shows the veteran suicide rate fell nearly 10-percent from 2018 to 2020. He says the rate is still far too high, but progress is being made. He says his Solid Start ACT requires the VA to contact every veteran three times by phone in the first year after they leave active duty…:

CUT 13(11)      “…may need to do.”

Veterans in crisis should dial 9-8-8. then press 1 to be connected with the Veterans Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

 

Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Luke Mixon releases his first campaign ad. U.L.-Monroe political science professor Joshua Stockley says having an ad this early is significant and shows Mixon has funding to run expensive TV ads, and he’ll need it to boost his name recognition..:

CUT 04(07)      “…than nothing.”

Incumbent Republican Senator John Kennedy has unveiled his second TV campaign ad highlighting his votes to cut taxes, increase paychecks, fight crime and stand up to Chinese influence.

The restaurant where murdered LSU student Allie Rice worked is offering a reward for her killer or killers. Staff at The Shed on Burbank Drive told WBRZ in Baton Rouge it plans to give $10-thousand to anyone whose tip ultimately leads to a conviction in Rice’s killing. Rice was gunned down in her SUV while stuck in traffic at a railroad crossing last week.