17:30 LRN Newscast June 29th

President Trump tweeted a new sugar trade agreement with Mexico has been reached. Jim Simon (See-moan), with the American Sugarcane League, says it should stop Mexico from flooding the U-S with subsidized sugar. Simon says now that the plan is in place, we move into the enforcement phase…
cut 5 (09) “….new agreement”

The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control suspends the license of Reggie’s Bar near the LSU campus following a sting operation by Baton Rouge Police. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says officers patrolled Tigerland after learning fights were taking place in the parking lot.
Cut 12 (10) “inside the bar”
McKneely says officers made 37 arrests during the Monday night raid.

Plastipak Packaging announces its adding production lines at its manufacturing facility in Pineville. Plastipak makes plastic containers for food, beverage and consumer products. The state’s economic development office says the company’s 15 million dollar investment will result in over 30 new direct and indirect jobs.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is starting a flag football league he hopes will catch on throughout the nation. Michelle Southern reports…:
Voicer 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”