6:30 LRN Newscast

U.S. Congressman Troy Carter is urging Louisiana residents to take precautions against a potential measles outbreak in the state. He emphasizes the importance of vaccination, citing the highly contagious nature of the disease and the risk it poses, especially to unvaccinated people.

Cut 7 (08) “…moving forward.”

Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s frustrated that veterans are having trouble getting services from the Veterans Administration. Therefore, he’s doing something about it.

Cut 13 (07)  “…care veterans receive.”

The first one is called the VetPAC Act, which would create a policy advisory commission to review the Veterans Health Administration.

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The application window for the new L-A GATOR scholarship program is now open. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Ruston will begin infrastructure work next week for the new Buc-ee’s.  Mayor Ronny Walker says the economic benefits of the store will go beyond the city of Ruston

Cut 12 (08) “…taxes also.”