8:30 AM LRN Newscast

As required by a new law, cameras are being installed inside every public and charter school special education classroom. Bill author, Representative Shane Mack, says it’s to help everyone when incidents occur but the cameras are only part of what the law does to help parents and school faculty and staff.

Cut 12 (07) “…handle the situation.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a property insurance discount for homeowners with fortified roofs. He says information on the discount benchmarks will soon be available, but he says, if you have a fortified roof and if you believe your homeowners insurance premium should be lower, shop around

Cut 6 (07) “…say a lot.”

When the Mardi Gras parades are over, participating horses will again be put up for adoption. Jeanne Burns reports.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

Every parish in Louisiana will be showcased in a new travel series that debuts tonight at 8 PM on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the L-A 64 series will take viewers off the beaten path to experience local traditions and all things make each community distinctive…

Cut 7 (11) “…in each parish.”

Public broadcasting stations in Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas plan to air the series this summer.