10:30 LRN Newscast December 29

LSU’s Matt Canada told reporters covering the Citrus Bowl he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game against Notre Dame, because of differences with Head Coach Ed Orgeron. Canada says the focus right now is beating the Fighting Irish…
cut 3 (05) “…get to 10 wins”
Canada says speculation about his future has not impacted the players.

One of the biggest stories for 2017 was the shooting of Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise, who nearly died after a gunman struck him and three others while preparing for a charity baseball game on June 14th. After months of grueling rehab, Scalise returned to the House Floor on September 28th…
cut 12 (10) “….applause–laughter”
Scalise hopes to play in the Congressional baseball game next year.

Some really cold weather will impact the state when we ring in the New Year. The northern half of the state will see low temperatures in the teens during the first part of next week and Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says the breezy conditions will make it feel even colder…
cut 7 (05) “….Tuesday”
There is a slight chance for winter precipitation in north Lousiaina on Sunday morning, but no accumulation is expected.

Well if you can brave the cold temperatures on Sunday, the Office of State Parks is encouraging residents to take a walk on one of their hiking trails. There are three state parks that will have specific activities on Monday, Bouge Chitto, Fontainebleau and Lake D’ Arbonne. But State Parks spokesperson Sharon Broussard says you can attend any one of their 21 state parks…
cut 9 (10) “…day hike”