6:30 am Newcast

Governor Elect Jeff Landry is expected to name his first cabinet appointment Today and political analysist Bernie Pinsonat believes it will be the head of the Department of Health and Hospitals and Pinsonat says the obvious choice would be Dr. Ralph Abraham…

Cut 4 (09) “…cabinet member.”

A new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates a lack of optimism among small business owners in the fourth quarter. State Director Dawn McVea says nearly 22 percent of small business owners say inflation is their biggest obstacle in operating their business.

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ACLU Voting Rights Project attorney Sarah Brannon says they’re extremely pleased with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the current congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act. It’s been ordered to be redrawn with two majority-Black districts. Brannon says the courts want the map finalized by May 2024 so…

Cut 10 (07) “…new map.”

Williams from Bossier City scored 42 points, a record for an LSU freshman, as the seventh ranked LSU Lady Tigers defeated Kent State 109 to 79 in the PMAC during the annual field trip game. Williams was 15 of 20 from the field and hit five three-pointers. She credits her practice habits for her record breaking performance…

 

Cut 17 (11) “…paid off.”