LRN Newscast 08:30 Feb 5

Law enforcement warns parents about a social media app that’s being used for cyberbullying. Yik Yak is an anonymous bulletin board where users can post comments that can be read by anyone within a 10 mile radius. Washington Parish Chief Deputy Mike Haley says parents are reporting their children have been bullied through the Yik Yak app…
cut 4 (08) “…as we can”
Haley reminds residents that cyberbullying is a crime in Louisiana.

Bossier Parish Coummunity College has signed a female, who will pitch on their baseball team. Head Coach Aaron Vorachek says this is not a publicity stunt, he says Sarah Hudek struck out 14 hitters in 12 innings at the Under World Wood Bat Championships…
cut 9 (09) “…I’m excited to have her’
Sarah is the daughter of former Major League All-Star John Hudek.

The LSU Alumni Association seeks volunteers to help lobby against potential budget cuts to LSU campuses. Jeff Palermo has the story…
cut 3 (30) “….reporting”

A state lawmaker who pushed to have a special session so lawmakers can work on the state’s budget problems has given up on that effort. Houma Representative Joe Harrison says there wasn’t enough support among fellow legislators.

No one won last night’s 324-million dollar Powerball jackpot. The jackpot for Saturday’s drawing grows to 360-million dollars.