09:30 LRN Newscast, December 8th

Southern University has identified 3 Human Jukebox band members who were killed in a crash Tuesday night. They are 19-year-old Tyran Williams, 21-year-old Dylan Young, and 19-year-old Broderick Moore, all of Texas. Keymonte Avery is a former band member…:
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Data compiled by the Pelican Institute for Public Policy shows property crime is down, but violent crime is up.
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The High School Football Championships get underway today at the Superdome in New Orleans. Brother Martin is making its first appearance since 1989, Ruston’s is back for the first since 1998 and North DeSoto is making its first-ever appearance. The LHSAA Executive Committee approved a new postseason format and association executive director Eddie Bonine is excited to see new teams in the Classic…:
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The first game kicks off at 3:30 between Homer and Oak Grove.

This coming weekend is a big one for Christmas Festivals in Louisiana and there’s a big one in Alexandria that kicks off today: AlexWinterFete. Santa will be there, a Polar Express, crafts and vendors and live music. Festival spokesperson Liz Lowery on their key attraction…:
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The Festival runs through Sunday and you can get the details at AlexWinterFete.com.