8:30 LRN Newscast August 9

A political analyst says Governor Edwards’ meeting today with President Donald Trump to talk criminal justice reform is good politics…
Voicer 1 (29) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Grambling State is closed today as a result of a power outage.

And LSU has suspended sophomore linebacker Tyler Taylor indefinitely, because the school has learned he was arrested for his role in the robbery of a pawn shop in Georiga last January. Taylor was arrested in May and the school reportedly learned of the incident yesterday.

State Police say 25-year-old Dylan LeBlanc of Youngsville is facing numerous charges after he was allegedly driving imapaired when his Chevy Silverado went from the westbound lanes of US 90 in Iberia Parish, into the eastbound lanes, striking another vehicle, killing a 22-year-old Franklin woman and her one-year-old child. Master Trooper Brooks David says once LeBlanc is released from the hospital, he’ll be booked into prison….
cut 12 (11) “…he is released”
The victims of Tuesday night’s crash have been idendified as Abbie Sinitiere and her one-year-old son Max.

Tonight is the Saints first preseason game. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says it’s a chance for former Louisiana Tech standout Boston Scott to make an impression….
cut 8 (11) “….the NFL”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.