10:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana’s Republican Congressional delegation is praising President Trump’s address to Congress last night. House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Trump seized the moment and moved rapidly to deliver on the promise of restoring American greatness. But in the audience last night was Chante Powell of New Orleans, who lost her job as an auditor at the USDA. She has yet to find another job since she was laid off last month by Elon Musk’s Doge unit…

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Pope Francis is resting on this Ash Wednesday after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia. Christian talk show host Teresa Tomeo says it’s somber at the Vatican not having Pope Francis lead prayers on this Ash Wednesday…

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The start of the 2025 legislative session is a little more than a month away. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown says they are still waiting to see if the legislation approved last year to lower property insurance premiums will work…

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Brown says there will be more of a focus on lowering auto insurance premiums in this session.

Today marks the start of Lent, which is a big part of the year for the seafood industry. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says you can’t go wrong with Louisiana wild-caught catfish, and he emphasizes its quality and availability, encouraging more people to consider it

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And a little more information has come in on yesterday’s fatal shooting Mamou during a Mardi Gras concert. KATC-TV is reporting one person is dead and 14 injured. No other details at this hour.