7:30 A.M. LRN Newscast 06/20/2018

The nation’s top cornerback in the country announces his college choice today. Michael Farrar has more on Dunham High School’s Derek Stingley Junior…
Cut 2 (30) ” I’m Michael Farrar”

A new world record may belong to a nursing home in Crowley. Elder Outreach and Team Mergist will attempt the world’s longest game of bingo with 24 hours of continuous play, starting today at Southwind Healthcare and Rehabilitation. How did this all come together? Michelle Veillon, marketing and design director of the nonprofit organization Elder Outreach, says this has been a decade in the making.
Cut 4 (09) “….ten years ago.”

LSU Student Government hosts a rally at the State Capitol today to call for full funding of TOPS and higher education. If lawmakers do not act before the end of the fiscal year on June 30th, then students will face a 30% cut to TOPS and a $21 million dollar reduction in funding for LSU.
LSU Student Government President Stewart Lockett says he’s frustrated about not knowing the fate of his University.
Cut 11 (11) “…faculty and staff”

A Louisiana winter wonderland in June? That’s the scene in Downtown Lafayette as a holiday-themed independent film is in production in the area. The movie, entitled The Christmas Cupid, is seeing the production spending a total of four months in the state, including twelve days in Lafayette. Executive Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says filming in the area presents a great opportunity for the community.
Cut 13 (11) “…real world experience.”