1:30 LRN Newscast March 8

Early voting for the March 23rd presidential preference primary begins tomorrow (Saturday). President Joe Biden has already locked up the Democratic Party’s nomination and former President Donald Trump  has secured the Republican Party’s nomination. Secretary of State Nancy Landry expects Republicans and Democrats to have their voices heard.

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Landry expects a 20 -25 percent voter turnout for this election.

The Saints have re-signed veteran and former LSU safety Tyrann Mathieu to a two year contract that will keep him in his hometown of New Orleans through the 2025 season. The Honeybagger is happy he’s staying with the Black and Gold…

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The Louisiana National Guard is preparing to assist in Operation Lone Star. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Crowley police are looking for the individuals who fired shots at another man but hit a five-year-old instead. Authorities say the toddler was walking home from her bus stop with her father when the shooting started in the 500 block of West Andrus. The child was taken to a local hospital, but her condition is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.