7:30 AM LRN Newscast

A West Monroe state senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that he says would restore accountability for judges and district attorneys who fail to prevent violent crime. Republican Jay Morris’ bill would create a mechanism for the removal of a judge or a district attorney upon the recommendation of the governor.

Cut 13 (11)  “…two-thirds vote.”

The race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Bill Cassidy is in full swing. Congresswoman Julia Letlow entered the race after President Trump endorsed her. She has now become the target of ads accusing her of being liberal. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross…

Cut 8 (13) “…Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow.”

A survey of nearly 28-hundred parents and caregivers finds that childcare costs more than 10-thousand dollars a year per child, and many parents struggle to pay for it. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

They call it the Superbowl of rodeos and it’s coming to the Caesars Superdome in April. This event in New Orleans is the first time they are holding the Hondo Rodeo Fest outside of Arizona and Hondo CEO, James Trawick, says they chose Louisiana because the state has some of the best rodeo competitors in the U.S.

Cut 11 (06) “…Louisiana than Wyoming.”