9:30 LRN Newscast December 15

To mitigate future impacts of future wildfires in the Bayou State, Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says he’s already taking proactive measures. Strain says the 2023 wildfires placed many lives at risk. Though forces of nature like lightning can’t be controlled…

Cut 6 (10) “…human behavior.”

This year alone, wildfires in the Bayou State destroyed $71 million in forestland from August through October.

After cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been confirmed in the Bayou State, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries urges deer hunters in northeast Louisiana to bring the head of any deer they harvest to be tested. State Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon…

Cut 9 (12)  “…of caution.”

The testing process typically takes two to three weeks. 14 positive cases have been detected all in Tensas Parish.

The Board of Regents just improved the road to a bachelor’s degree for students transferring from a two-year college with the approval of Universal Transfer Pathways. Colleen Crain has the story…

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

A 34-year-old Chauvin man is facing sex crimes involving a victim under the age of six this morning.  Terrebonne Parish investigators say they conducted an extensive investigation into James Paul Naquin after learning of allegations that he committed “sexually motivated crimes.”  Authorities say when questioned by authorities, Naquin admitted to the abuse.