1:30 LRN Newscast Feb 28

Legislation to allow permitless carry in Louisiana is the first bill in the crime special session to receive final legislative approval. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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And there are reports that serious negotiations are in the works to bring the beloved Beaver Buc-ee to Lafayette. That Bucee’s to be constructed along I-10 would be the second in Louisiana, a store near Ruston is scheduled to open next year.

A record number of 124 wildfires were reported in Louisiana, Friday to Monday. State Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says if you plan to burn any brush piles anywhere in Louisiana with the current conditions, do not leave them unattended.

Cut 15 (11) “…on fire.”

There are burn bans in effect in Beauregard, Morehouse, Union, Washington, and Calcasieu Parishes.

The piglet that was tossed around like a football after a Mardi Gras parade received a full pardon from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser today and “Earl the Pig Long” has been officially adopted by East Baton Rouge Representative Lauren Ventrella. And even though the piglet was assured a cruelty-free remainder of his life, Nungesser and Ventrella hinted at possible career options Earl could entertain.

Cut 9 (09) “…lobbying efforts.”