12:30 LRN Newscast

A 73-year-old native of Cuba who has lived in the United States for the last 45 years was picked up by enforcement agents near his Lafayette home. Jose Francisco Garcia Rodriguez’s family is calling for his release…

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That’s Rodriguez’s stepdaughter Christian Cooper Riggs. Riggs is hoping the public will hear their story and contact their elected officials and demand for Rodriguez’s release.

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs of 10 percent on all imports and higher rates on key trading partners, such as China (34%) and the European Union (20%), has sparked concerns across Louisiana industries.  Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says it could cost more to eat out…

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It is Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Louisiana and state officials are making the case again, when behind the wheel put the phone down. Colleen Crain has more…

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