President Trump is speaking at the American Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans today and promised to iron out trade deals that will be beneficial for farmers. Mr. Trump says these new deals will make it easier to trade with Canada and other countries where it’s currently difficult to do so…
cut 6 (08) “…immediately”
The President also made his case on why a border wall is needed. Meanwhile protesters near the Morial Convention Center called for an end to the government shutdown.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the flu is on the upswing as five percent of doctor visits in the state are for flu-like symptoms. Louisiana is among several hotspots in the southeast. LDH flu bug expert Dr. Frank Welch says it’s typical for flu to start in certain areas and spread throughout the nation.
Cut 9 (06) “…go first I guess.″
Welch says if you haven’t received a flu shot yet, it’s still not too late.

LSU star linebacker Devin White posted a video on Twitter announcing that he’s entering the NFL draft. White made his announcement on the final day underclassmen had to declare their intentions. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says the Butkus award winner wrestled with the decision…
Cut 15 (11) “…staying”

Shreveport attorney and state representative Alan Seabaugh withdrew his name for consideration to a federal judgeship. Seabaugh was named to replace U-S District Judge Dee Drell, but Seabaugh says he plans to run for re-election as a state legislator and then run for House Speaker when a new legislature is sworn in and that’s not in disrespect to current House Speaker Taylor Barras…
cut 4 (10) “…governor”