07:30 Newscast, January 30th, 2018

President Donald Trump has invited Cajun Navy founder Jon Bridgers of Livingston Parish to tonight’s State of the Union address. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the volunteer group is credited with rescuing thousands of people during Hurricane Harvey and the 2016 floods…:
Cut 10 (10) “great story”

The President’s first official address will begin at 8pm. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan believes Mr. Trump will stick to his copy points…:
Cut 4 (10) “that way”
Senior Administration officials have been quoted saying it will be an “optimistic speech,” likely highlighting economic progress.

The recent cold weather has put stress on tropical plants that normally flourish all year. Jeff Palermo spoke with LSU horticulturalist Dan Gill…:
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Recreational fishing and hunting licenses will be unavailable today and tomorrow, as the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries begins their transition to a new sales system. The licenses will not be available for purchase via regular retail vendors until April 2nd.