6:30 LRN Newscast January 17

It’s day 27 of the partial federal government shutdown and for many federal employees, like T-S-A workers, they continue to work without a pay check. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s concerned that prolonging the shutdown could present safety risks to the public…
cut 12 (10) “….so forth”

State representative Katrina Jackson, a democrat from Monroe, will speak tomorrow at the National March for Life Rally in Washington D.C. Jackson authored a 2014 law that required abortion clinics to have admitting privileges at a local hospital to operate. Jackson says their aim is the eventual reversal of the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion.
Cut 14 (10) “…women’s health.”
Tens of thousands are expected to be in attendance for the 46th annual march.

Rooting for the Saints in the Superdome will cost Who Dats a pretty penny. Connor Ferrill has the story.
Voicer 1 (29) “I’m Connor Ferrill.”

Homefield advantage has been a real benefit in championship games. The home team has won every NFL conference title game since 2013.