10:30 LRN Newscast Jan 9

We are expecting announcements this week from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and State Treasurer John Schroder on whether they’ll run for governor. Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves decision will have a major impact on the race…

Cut 3 (11) “…what the heck” 

Graves has not given an indication on when he’ll announce his intentions on running for governor.

Experts say the Louisiana oil & gas industry is expected to transition to clean, sustainable fuels. But Louisiana Oil & Gas Association President Mike Moncla says with more than 800 companies drilling in the state he doesn’t see too many of them having interest in, nor the budget, to explore green energy…:

Cut 12 (10) “…in south Louisiana.”

Doctor David Guzick takes over today as the new chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport. Guzick served the last nine years as senior vice president of health affairs and president of the University of Florida Health. Guzick says he integrated the hospital system and health science faculty in a manner that spurred tremendous growth…

Cut 8 (13)  “…in Shreveport.”

After a year of rumors, there could potentially be a Buc-ee’s coming to Ruston based on an agenda item that will be discussed at tonight’s city council meeting. This would be the first Buc-ee’s in Louisiana and Malcolm Butler with the Lincoln Parish Journal says it would be great for the local economy.

Cut 6 (07)  “…our parish.” 

Butler reached out to Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker to ask about the speculations, but he declined to comment.