9:30 LRN Newscast February 8

Jumpin’ Jacks Development Center in Alexandria day care’s license has been revoked by the state Department of Education after receiving several reports of children escaping or nearly escaping the facility. DOE Spokesperson Sydni Dunn says the center failed to report 55 incidents of non-compliance over the last two years, which served as a warning for them…

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They were shut down on Tuesday.

With Mardi Gras on Tuesday, and Valentine’s Day the next day, it may prove to be interesting for restaurants to get couples to eat out on the second most popular holiday.  Erika Burns with the Louisiana Restaurant Association says some are already getting creative…

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It’s not the best recruiting class for LSU.  In fact it’s the lowest since Les Miles took over the Tiger program in 2005.  LSU did come away with eight of the top ten Louisiana players.  Head coach Ed Orgeron says he is proud to keep this talent at home…

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The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is considering whether or not a 2016 Louisiana law that would ban women under 21 from dancing naked at strip clubs is too broad in its application. Opponents are concerned that the law was so vaguely written that it could outlaw 18, 19, and 20-year-olds from some theatrical or ballet productions that involve nudity. Proponents argue that the law protects young women from sex trafficking. The court has not indicated which way it is leaning.