9:30 LRN Newscast

Attorney Jeff Landry and several District Attorneys have filed a lawsuit with the courts to stop the state Pardon Board from holding death row inmate clemency hearings. Executive Director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association Loren Lampert…

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The legal action has the support of victims’ family members. Governor Edwards says the Pardon Board is not violating any rules and the lawsuit has no merit.

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The first round of clemency hearings is scheduled for October and a Baton Rouge judge will hold a hearing on the legality of the hearings on September 29th.

 

The newest COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna and Pfizer will be available in the coming days. State officials are recommending individuals who are six months of age and older to get the vaccine ahead of the winter virus season. LDH State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says many insured Louisianans will receive the vaccine at no cost. But for those who do not have adequate insurance…

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To find a location that offers free vaccines near you, visit vaccines.gov.

Louisiana Tech freshman class is 22 hundred students strong. The largest class in school history which is a 28-percent increase from the previous year. Vice President of Student Achievement, Doctor Dickie Crawford…

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Crawford says it took a team effort to attract this freshmen class to Louisiana Tech and it’s not just students from the Boot…