7:30 LRN Newscast

An 18-year-old was killed in a mass shooting that occurred during the early morning hours on Sunday in Natchitoches. Latravion Stallworth was pronounced dead at the scene. Three of the other five victims were treated and released, while two other victims remained hospitalized. No arrests have been made.

Looking ahead to the April election, it will be a big ballot, with Congressional Primary races, including U-S Senate, and there will also be five constitutional amendments.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

 

As a result of legislation approved in the recently completed legislative session, mobile device app stores will be required starting in July 2026 to verify the age of the user before the app can be downloaded. Louisiana Family Forum executive director Gene Mills says they know that the legislation does not violate the First Amendment, because a 2023 law passed in Louisiana requiring porn sites to verify the age of the user has been ruled constitutional…

Cut 9 (09) “…upheld 6 to 3”

The Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans has released three sea turtles back into the Gulf of Mexico after undergoing extensive care. Stranding and Rehab coordinator Gabriela Harlamert says one of the sea turtles, named Francois, was found weak and dehydrated and spent two years at their facility…

Cut 5 (14) “…itself up”