10:30 LRN Newscast December 15th

Could we see lower beef prices for the holiday after US beef production for November was the highest we’ve seen since 2010. CattleFax says consumers could expect better sale prices and more limited-time offers on menu items. But CEO of Cattle Producers of Louisiana, Dave Foster, says we may have to wait until January 2017 until we see a noticeable dip in prices…
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Lake Charles Police arrest a 59-year-old man for allegedly committing a murder that occurred nearly 30 years ago. Lt. Richard Harrell says Harry James Richard killed 75-year-old Noah Breaux and then lit his home on fire…
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Harrell says new information from witnesses led to the arrest of Richard, who has always been a suspect in Breaux’s death.

Charlie Melancon is out as the Secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Governor John Bel Edwards says that he and the former Congressman have agreed the agency needs to move in a different direction. Edwards says this will be a time for transition, but he remains optimistic positive reforms can be completed to address the mismanagement conducted by the previous administration, according to a recent state audit.

FEMA says flood victims waiting for a mobile home will receive one by January 31st. Emelie Gunn has more….
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