17:30 LRN Newscast November 6

Reactions are coming in the aftermath of the largest church mass shooting in Texas history this past weekend near San Antonio which killed 26.  Seven years ago, former Shreveport area State Representative Henry Burns authored a bill which allows guns in places of worship, with church leadership approval.  But are there additional steps that churches need to take to ensure the safety of attendees?  Burns says installing metal detectors may be an extreme but necessary step…

Cut 11 (08) “in Texas.”

The first two days of early voting for the November 18 election shows numbers remain dismal with just under 26-thousand voters participating.  Secretary of State Tom Schedler says some are flat out refusing to go to the polls.  Schedler says in talking to some, they feel their ballot won’t make a difference…

Cut 5  (06)  “prevelant comment.”

Early voting remains open until Saturday with the exception of Friday for the observance of Veteran’s Day.

Some 60 dogs and cats rescued from Hurricane Maria and relocated to Louisiana are looking for their new forever home.  Zeus’ Rescues in New Orleans is currently sheltering the animals.  They were surrendered after many lost their homes.  Director Michelle Ingram says some storm victims realize they can’t take care of their furry family members anymore…

Cut 12 (10) “their pets.”

She says foster families are needed to help take care of these furry friends.

After the loss to Alabama, is it time to let true freshman Myles Brennan take over as LSU’s starting quarterback? Head Coach Ed Orgeron has said Danny Etling will remain the starter and Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says that’s the right call…

Cut 6 (09)  “quarterback play”

Kickoff this Saturday against Arkansas is at 11am at Tiger Stadium.