18:30 LRN Newscast November 6

In the wake of the tragic church shooting in Texas, Jeff Palermo spoke with former state representative Henry Burns who passed a law to allow concealed handgun permit holders to bring a gun into church for protection…

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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 even though they are getting the word out to encourage voters, not many took the advice…

Cut 3 (07) “voters behind.”

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 animals are having a hard time adjusting to their new circumstances at their shelter.  She says foster families are needed to help these animals…

Cut 14 (12)  “family member.”

There is some talk in LSU land that it may be time to replace starting quarterback Danny Etling.  LSU’s final three regular season games are against Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas A-and-M.  A strong finish for the Tigers could mean playing in a bowl game on New Year’s Day. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran anticipates head coach Ed Orgeron will give backup quarterback Myles Brennan some snaps with the season still on the line…

Cut 7 (10) “for now”