10:30 LRN Newscast

The Louisiana Senate has approved a bill that would allow nonfelon adults to conceal carry a gun without a permit or training. Democrats voted against the legislation. New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis shared a letter from the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police who opposes the bill then questioned how permit-less conceal carry helps police…
Cut 14 (10) “…God-given right.”
West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says the Fraternal Order of Police is a labor union and doesn’t represent all law enforcement. Quoting from a letter received from Retired West Monroe Police Chief, Jeff Terrell, he says the Founders made it clear that restrictions hurt law-biding citizens…
Cut 15 (07) “…or cannot.”
The measure heads to the House for more debate.

The Promise Justice Initiative has filed for a temporary restraining order against the legislature because public input on the crime special session bills has been limited. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

It’s that time of the year when crane flys are fluttering around and making their way inside your home. LSU Ag Center entomologist Doctor Aaron Ashbrook says February and March are their primary months as adult males only live a week or two…
cut 11 (05) “…are dying”