09:30 LRN Newscast February 7

Senator John Kennedy has introduced the Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act. Kelley Ray has more…
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

It’s been a tough start to National Signing Day for LSU football. Five-star cornerback Patrick Surtain Junior who was said to be signing with the Tigers, instead announced he plans to attend Alabama, because he says they win championships. Also, four-star cornerback Mario Goodrich picked Clemson over LSU.

We are seeing rain across central and south Louisiana this morning and more rain is in the forecast for this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it doesn’t look good for the most of the state on Saturday, which is a big day for Mardi Gras parades…
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At least the temperatures will be mild for the weekend.

A week from today is Valentine’s Day, so you still have a few more days to get your sweetheart something nice. According to a survey by Top-cashback-dot-com, 53-percent of women say lingerie is their least desired gift. Natasha Rachel Smith says lingerie used to be a much more popular gift on Valentine’s Day….
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Smith says based on their survey, trips or a unique experience is the most desired Valentine’s gift.