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. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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.
Cut 5 (08) “…for the 24 hours..”

One of the top high school prospects in the country will decide today whether he’ll attend LSU, Florida or Texas. Cornerback Derek Stingley Junior of Dunham High School in Baton Rouge was recently ranked by Rivals.com as the nation’s top recruit for the Class of 2019. His father, Derek Stingley Senior, says he wants his son to attend a college where he’ll be comfortable on the football field and off…
Cut 8 (11) “…those majors”

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.
Cut 12 (12) “…different stories”