8:30 LRN Newscast December 18

The National Weather Service has confirmed it was an EF 3 tornado that started in DeRidder and skipped along to Alexandria on Monday with winds between 140 and 160 miles per hour. Governor John Bel Edwards has toured the storm damage in Rapides Parish and says preliminary assessments have begun for both public and private assistance…
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Edwards says about 100 homes in Rapides Parish were impacted by the twister.

The votes are reportedly there for the U-S House to impeach President Trump for allegedly abusing his power and obstructing Congress. If impeached, the Senate will hold a trial on the two articles passed. Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham predicts Donald Trump will be acquitted…
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Procrastination may pay off for shoppers looking for a deal. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The college football early signing period is underway as the LSU Tigers are expected to sign at least 20 players for the 2020 recruiting class that’s currently ranked third, behind Clemson and Alabama. The Tigers are getting most of their recruits out of state, including Elias Ricks from California, who is considered the top cornerback in the nation.