10:30 am Newscast

The U-S EPA is giving Louisiana the authority to approve permits for underground storage of carbon dioxide. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Sad news out of Ouachita Parish where four year old Bentley Whittlesey was killed in a fatal crash. Trooper Ryan Davis says routine toxicology samples were taken on both drivers, however…

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If you’ll be ringing in the new year with fireworks at home, the State Fire Marshall’s office is reminding us all to put safety first. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue suggests having a water source nearby in case of emergency or fire. She reminds adults to never give children fireworks, even sparklers.

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The LSU Tigers won easily over Northwestern State last night. Will Baker had 17 points as the LSU downed the Demons 96-55. LSU will open SEC play a week from tonight against Texas A-and-M.

And the seventh-ranked Lady Tigers get one last tune-up before SEC play as LSU hosts Jacksonville at 7 PM.