12:30 LRN Newscast

Today is the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that absolutely devasted southeastern Louisiana and killed 18-hundred people. Greater New Orleans Inc President Michael Hecht says Katrina exposed deep flaws in the region’s infrastructure and emergency response, leading to a long and difficult recovery…

cut 21 (12) “…were lost”

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led military rescue efforts during the disaster, reflects on the storm’s impact and the changes it brought to the city.

Cut 6 (07) “…day the levees broke.”

Honoré notes that Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, significantly improving disaster preparedness and infrastructure.

There’s a new tool available for students and teachers this school year — artificial intelligence.

Cut 1 (30) …I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Tonight the Northwestern State football team takes the field for the first time since October 16th. The second half of the Demons season was cancelled las year following the murder of safety Ronnie Caldwell. First year head coach Blaine McCorkle says they are fired up, but they have to play under control…

cut 10 (10) “…toughness”

Kick off in Tulsa is at 7 PM.