12:30 LRN Newscast Dec 9

A Eunice couple accused of abusing their adopted daughter and foster son has been arrested.  Eunice Police have charged 41-year-old Robert Leason for molestation and indecent behavior with juveniles, and his 46-year-old wife Sheri Leason for second-degree cruelty to juveniles. The Leason’s adopted a 12-year-old girl in 2019 and have been fostering a 7-year-old boy since 2021.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will conduct polling this weekend as he considers running for governor. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there are several factors Nungesser needs to take into consideration, for example, campaign funds, can he outraise John Kennedy if he runs? And with Jeff Landry in the race can Nungesser capture enough Republican support?

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DOTD Secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson says he’s putting together an exploratory committee to consider the governor’s race.

Thursday was a big day for northeast Louisiana high school football as both Ouachita Christian and Oak Grove won state titles. O-C-S won its eighth state title in school history with a 28-14 victory over Vermilion Catholic.  O-C-S Coach Steven Fitzhugh says a long touchdown drive right before halftime was the key…

Cut 4 (12)  “…and fought.” 

The win is Fitzhugh’s sixth state championship at the Monroe school.