12:30 LRN Newscast January 4

A church van from Louisiana heading to Disney World was involved in a fiery crash in north Florida that resulted in the deaths of five children from the Marksville area….
cut 4 (09)”….in that”
That’s Lt. Patrick Riordan with the Florida Highway Patrol, who says two semi-truck drivers were also killed and several others injured. Reports say the children were members of the Avoyelles House of Mercy.

Seven people have been booked into the Orleans Justice Center for allegedly staging a motor vehicle crash and making false insurance claims for injuries and property loss. State Police Trooper Melissa Matey says a confession from one of the suspects was the big break in the case…
cut 11 (08) “…New Orleans”
The suspects face several different charges.

Congressman Clay Higgins says the first day of the new Democratic controlled House set the tone for the next two years in the chamber…
Cut 2 (28) “Im Matt Doyle”

President Trump has signed legislation that paves the way for Saints legend and A-L-S activist Steve Gleason to receive a Congressional Gold Medal. The 41-year-old has spearheaded efforts to help A-L-S patients live longer and a more fulfilling life.