9:30 AM LRN Newscast June 27

Governor Edwards hosted the LSU freshman football players for dinner at the mansion, and shot a PSA for veterans with Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, prompting opponents to say he’s politicizing Louisiana sports…

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

 

U.S. House Minority Whip and Louisiana Congressmen Steve Scalise was the leadoff hitter in the Congressional Baseball game for Republicans’ last night. He scored his first run since returning to the field after narrowly surviving a mass shooting two years ago.

 

 

Black bear sightings have increased across the state. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Large Carnivore program LDWF Maria Davidson says it’s mating season, mothers are forcing cubs to fend for themselves and adult males are on the prowl.

Cut 5 (08)“…their home range.”

 

Craft beer brewers across the state have seen things fizzle, despite the fact that six breweries have opened over the last year, five others have closed. Executive director of Louisiana’s Craft Brewer’s Guild Cary Koch says the three-tier system of having a brewer, distributor, and a retailer is cutting into the ability to stay afloat. Koch says of the outdated business models that brewers have to deal with makes it impossible for them to self-distribute their product.

Cut 15 (06) “…things to help.”