4:30 PM LRN Newscast June 19

After Governor Edwards signed a series of abortion restrictive laws there are rumblings that a second, pro-choice Democrat could enter the race for Governor to capitalize on discontent among progressive voters. Edwards says he’s confident Louisiana Democrats still have his back.

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Polling suggests that potential pro-choice progressive candidate could get some traction if they were to run for Governor to the left of Edwards.

A DOTD worker was killed Wednesday in Simsboro when an 18 wheeler collided with a DOTD truck on LA Highway 563. The worker was standing behind the truck replacing road signs along with the highway. With an increase of road construction this time of year Louisiana State Police spokesperson trooper Michael Reichardt warns motorist to be more alert.

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Over a million dollars worth of cocaine was found floating 50 miles off the Louisiana coast by a work boat that hauled it back into Port of Iberia and turned the contraband over to authorities.

Iberia Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson Major Wendall Raborn says the million-dollar buoy of blow was prepped and wrapped for a waterborne pickup that never came…

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With the anticipated arrival of Zion Williamson, Popeye’s is prepping with the ultimate Wingspan box. The number one NBA draft pick won’t go hungry in New Orleans that’s for sure and neither will you with the Wingspan’s offerings of, seventy-seven boneless wings, eleven biscuits and eleven servings of fries in honor of the newest Pelican.  The Wingspan Box is six feet ten inches long — Williamson’s actual wingspan. However to enjoy Popeye’s newest menu offering, you might want to Williamson for a loan, it will set you back $74.69 a wingspan.