11:30 LRN Newscast Dec 28

A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit to take former President Trump off of the state’s March primary ballot. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the petitioner believes Trump should be disqualified because he violated Section Three of the 14th Amendment, and that the courts are facing three difficult questions…

Cut 7 (10) “…insurrection” 

Ciolino expects the U-S Supreme Court will eventually step in.

On Monday, the Louisiana law that bans procedures to alter the gender of a minor goes into effect. Because of resistance from LGBTQ rights groups, Grant Parish Representative Gabe Firment expects the law to be challenged in court…

Cut 12 (08) “…will stand.” 

Governor Edwards, who vetoed the bill, expects it will be ruled unconstitutional.

The first Buc-cee’s in Louisiana is one step closer to reality. The Bond Commission has approved the city of Ruston’s request of $15 million to finance infrastructure to accommodate the project. Mayor Ronny Walker says now they are waiting on final plans from state transportation…

Cut 3 (10) “…the development.”

Construction is expected to begin next year and is projected to open in 2025.

Return season is underway and President of the Louisiana Better Business Bureau Carmen Million says before you try to return or exchange an unwanted gift, double-check the store’s policy.

Cut 9 (12) “…item back.” 

Stores are not required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented.