10:30 Newscast

Black people across the country, including here in Louisiana, have been receiving hate-filled spam text messages referencing slavery. Louisiana Attorney General Investigators have traced the messages to an encrypted virtual network in Poland but the investigation is ongoing.  Attorney General Liz Murrill says the best thing that people who receive these texts can do is to ignore them.

Cut 16 (04) “….to my office.”

Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise are seeking reelection to their House leadership roles in advance of the GOP’s internal elections scheduled for next week. Johnson outlined his agenda to advance conservative policies aligned with President-elect Trump’s administration, emphasizing plans to prioritize American interests, strengthen border security, and expand school choice. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

Cut 7 (06) “…for the state.”

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A new casino resort in Bossier City set to open early next year has the help wanted sign out. Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana is looking to fill more than 750 positions. Human Resources Director Wesley Garcia says the jobs run the gamut.

Cut 9 (11)  “…leadership-level positions.”

11th ranked Alabama meets 15th ranked LSU on Saturday night in what amounts to a College Football Playoff elimination game. The loser will suffer its third loss.  Like the game isn’t important enough, there’s been controversy surrounding the decision to bring a live tiger named Omar in to be on the field prior to the game.  Governor Jeff Landry told Fox News tradition was behind the decision and…

Cut 30 (:07) “…and it’ll be more than Alabama.”