1:30 LRN Newscast

World-renowned evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack at his home yesterday. The 90-year-old from Ferriday is in intensive care at a Baton Rouge hospital, and spokeswoman Megan Kelly says his family is by his side.

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Kelly says right now, Swaggart’s fate is in God’s hands.

Louisiana’s House Democratic caucus is reflecting on the just-completed legislative session. Chairman Matthew Willard says despite being greatly outnumbered, Democrats had some significant wins this session, including helping defeat a bill targeting teachers unions.

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Willard says Democrats also helped defeat a bill that targeted DEI efforts.

Lawmakers have approved a plan that would create a one stop shop for Louisiana residents to access most of the state’s benefit programs. Sean Richardson has more the Louisiana Workforce Commission will oversee those programs.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

As LSU looks to gain a huge advantage in the College World Series, the Tigers are cleaning up in the Jello Shot Challenge across the street. At Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina, they’re selling Jello shots in the colors of the eight participating teams, and let’s just say that LSU is running away with it. Seriously, it’s not even close.