11:30 am Newscast

Cardell Hayes has been found guilty of manslaughter in the 2016 killing of former Saints star Will Smith. A jury reached the verdict just after midnight last night. Hayes was found not guilty of the attempted manslaughter of Smith’s wife Racquel. Defense attorneys have said they will appeal the manslaughter conviction.

A leading manufacturer of building materials, announces plans to invest $75 million dollars to expand and modernize its Oakdale facility in Allen Parish. Boise Cascade Vice President Mike Brown says the company expects to create 30 new direct jobs and…

Cut 7 (08) “…the other.” 

Brown says the facility will be able to produce up to 400 million square feet of dry veneer every year. He says the construction process will be split into stages and expects it to start later this year.

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The Biden Administration is placing a pause on pending liquefied natural gas export terminals, which puts in jeopardy the construction of the 10-billion dollar Calcasieu Pass 2 terminal project in Cameron Parish. President Biden says they want to examine the impact LNG exports have on energy costs, energy security and the environment. Louisiana Bucket Brigade director Anne Rolfes applauds the decision.

Cut 3 (12) “….took action”  

But not everyone agrees.  Economist Loren Scott says this decision jeopardizes the state’s economic growth…

Cut 4 (12) “..pulled the trigger”