9:30 LRN Newscast

St. Bernard Parish President Brian McInnis pleads for federal aid as fresh water from the lengthy opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway continues to destroy the seafood industry in their parish…
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

The State Fire Marshal’s Office announces the arrest of two volunteer firefighters for their connection to three fires in Webster and Claiborne parishes. Matthew Crane of Springhill and Montana Ludlum of Cullen have reportedly confessed to there involvement.

Beginning today, Uber will be available in every parish in Louisiana as a result of a statewide rideshare law passed in the 2019 legislative session. Uber south spokesperson Trevor Theunissen says Uber has been operating in Louisiana’s largest cities, but no rules were in place for rural or suburban communities…
cut 11 (09) “….that applied”
Theunissen says those wishing to drive for Uber can sign up on their website and Louisiana residents looking for a ride, should download the Uber app.

US 90 from I-10 in Lafayette to Louisiana Highway 308 in Raceland has been designated Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. A dedication ceremony took place last night and the state’s only female governor was there…
cut 3 (11) “…going up