12:30 LRN Newscast May 9th

A new study from Carinsurance.com shows Louisiana is the third most dangerous state for teen drivers. Highway safety advocate, Col. Jim Champagne is not surprised because he says we give teen drivers too much freedom at an early age….
cut 6 (12) “…until 18”
The study also found Louisiana teens are driving drunk at a rate of 9-percent, and 49-percent are texting and driving.

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden has filed paperwork to run for Congress and it’s expected he’ll challenge 2nd District US Representative Cedric Richmond, who represents New Orleans and parts of the River Parishes and Baton Rouge. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Holden could be a strong challenger to Richmond…
cut 4 (05) “…very viable”
Holden is term-limited and can’t run for re-election as Baton Rouge’s mayor.

The tiny Tensas Parish town of St. Joseph may finally get their water problems resolved, as members of the governor’s staff are there today to discuss fixing the brown tap water. Halen Doughty has more…
voicer 2 (30) “…I’m Halen Doughty’