3:30 LRN Newscast March 8

Early voting locations open tomorrow for the March 23rd presidential preference primary. Secretary of State Nancy Landry…

Cut 9 (10) “…remind everybody.” 

There are local elections in 24 parishes in which all voters may cast their ballots regardless of party.

Louisiana National Guard spokesperson Lt. Col. Noel (No-elle) Collins says 50 soldiers have been deployed to the Texas border in support of Operation Lone Star. Collins says among the duties they would likely assist with is patrolling and enhancing some of the obstacle emplacements along the border.

Cut 5 (08) “…Texas National Guard.”

Governor Landry has signed off on LANG’s request for $3 million to cover their expenses and pay allowances.

33 new troopers graduated from the Louisiana State Police 103rd cadet class today. While they are excited about adding new troopers, Captain Nick Manale they continue to look for qualified men and women to join the ranks.

Cut 8 (06) “…process started.” 

Manale says there are nearly 900 troopers working in patrol, criminal investigation, and public safety services.

Veteran and Former LSU safety Tyrann Mathieu has signed a two year contract that secures his spot on the 2025 roster with the New Orleans Saints. He signed with the Saints as a free agent prior to the 2022 season and retiring as a Saint is appealing to him…

Cut 13 (13) “…part of it”  

The 31-year-old will reportedly make 13-million dollars over the next two seasons.