6:30 LRN Newscast

Starting on December 20th, graduating high school seniors who do not score well enough on LEAP tests to graduate, will have an avenue to appeal in order to graduate. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education President Holly Boffy is a big supporter of the policy…
cut 11 (12) “…..at students”
Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley and Governor-elect Jeff Landry oppose this new appeals process over concerns it waters down the value of a high school diploma.

Concordia Parish Sheriff deputies have arrested seven people involved in the beating of a woman who was held against her will for a night inside a residence. Authorities say the victim escaped and got help at a pharmacy in Vidalia. Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Brandy Spears, says authorities are still searching for one person, 23-year-old Dustin Wright of Vidalia…
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It’s official! Jayden Daniels is a Heisman finalist….
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”
The Heisman will be awarded on Saturday night.

On Saturday December 16th, the Ragin Cajuns will play Jacksonville State in the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Bowl Director Billy Ferrante…
cut 4 (12) “…Rich Rodriguez”
The game will kick off at 1:15 on December 16th.