09:30 Newscast, March 3rd, 2017

A Spirit of America Rally will be held on the steps of the State Capitol tomorrow to show support for President Donald Trump. Leader of Gator PAC Col. Rob Maness says it’s time for the country, regardless of political party, to come together to support President Trump…:
Cut 6 (04) “about unity”
The free event begins at at 1:00 p.m.

A program that covers most of the cost of private and charter school tuition for low income students is growing rapidly, giving students zoned for failing schools an option other than taxpayer funded vouchers. The tuition donation rebate program was established in a bill by River Ridge Representative Kirk Talbot…:
Cut 14 (08) “of dollars”
Talbot says the way it is set up, local schools do not lose state funding and companies who donate receive rebates, so they lose very little as well.

The third annual Louisiana Winter Beer Festival takes place tomorrow in Lake Charles. Jeff Palermo has more…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

A former choir director at Neville High School in Monroe is facing additional charges related to his arrest on allegations of sexual misconduct with students and providing his victims with marijuana. BESE member Gary Jones says they will attempt to have 25-year-old Christian Amos’ teaching license revoked if he is convicted.