09:30 LRN Newscast January 4th

While December sees the most engagements, psychologists say more couples get divorced in January than any other month. Don Molino has more…
Voicer 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the rates for Workers’ Compensation policies have fallen for a fourth year in a row. Donelon credits a drastic imporvement workplace safety….
cut 15 (11) “…26-thousand”
Donelon says lower workers compensation rates means more dollars for businesses to expand and add workforce.

Louisiana’s congressional delegation is gearing up to tackle some big issues in the 115th United States Congress. Congressman Ralph Abraham was sworn in Tuesday for his second term representing northeast and central Louisiana. He says a big priority for his district will be creating and protecting jobs in agriculture….
cut 4 (07) “…so many people”
Newly elected Congressman Mike Johnson says rebuilding and strengthening the military is a key issue. He says it’s vital for the people in his district….
cut 7 (10) “…the state”

The National Weather Service has determined it was a tornado that was responsible for damage in Beauregard Parish on Monday. Some residents in the town of Singer have reported roof and other property damage.