9:30 LRN Newscast

Governor Landry testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, saying the state is moving forward on building a new I-10 bridge in Lake Charles. He says while tolls will help pay for the two-point-three-billion-dollar project, he can lower them if the state can receive more federal dollars.

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Three men are now under arrest in connection with the shooting at the bonfire in Webster Parish last weekend. 23-year-old Zyan Stanley of Minden and 21-year-old Kobe Sheppard of Sibley are each charged with six counts of attempted first-degree murder. 22-year-old Jacolby Snell of Doyline is charged with accessory after the fact and two counts of modifying a pistol to a machine gun. Sheriff Jason Parker says the organizers of the bonfire did not obtain a permit ahead of time.

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New Orleans may become the new place to recharge… at least, recharge your electric vehicle, as the city just got over 9 million dollars to install EV chargers. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

The NFL is teaming up with law enforcement to beef up security in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl 59. ESPN is reporting the plan involves SWAT team members, armored vehicles, special agents on rooftops, government surveillance drones and extra security cameras throughout the city. Customs and Border Protection will patrol the Mississippi River, and the TSA will deploy more than 90 bomb-sniffing dogs.