6:30 LRN Newscast

The Advocate newspaper reports Governor Jeff Landry will look to restart executions in Louisiana. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s not a surprise since Landry has made it known he’s looking at ways to deter crime…
Cut 4 (11) “…across Louisiana.”
Louisiana has not executed anyone since Gerald Bordelon in 2010. Before Bordelon’s execution, the state’s last execution was in 2002.

The once crowded field of Republican presidential candidates is down to two, Former President Donald Trump and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says it’s Trump’s race to lose…
Cut 13 (10) “…to say the least.”
Louisiana has presidential primary in March but the race is expected to be officially decided before that.

Prime Video announce a new docuseries, The Money Game, highlighting LSU athletics and NIL earners Angel Reese, Olivia Dunne, Flau’ Jae Johnson and Jayden Daniels. It’s set to be released later this year. LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says LSU Legend Shaquille O ‘Neal is the executive producer
Cut 10 (12) “…around NIL.”
LSU is home to three of the top 10 NIL earners in college sports who collectively have more than 20 million social media followers.

Starting next school year, high school girls will be able to compete for state championships in wrestling. There will be a dozen weight classes as Louisiana becomes the 45th state with girls high school wrestling championships.