3:30 LRN Newscast Jan 3

Oil prices have jumped after a U-S airstrike assassination of Iran’s top general. Brooke Thorington on what this means for motorists.
Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

Louisiana’s Republican Congressional delegation supports the military strike that led to the death of Qassem Soleimani. Senator John Kennedy says he was a murderer and Congressman Mike Johnson says Soleimani was a terrorist that slaughter hundreds of Americans.

The Saints will host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL wildcard round on Sunday. Who Dat nation is hoping against heartbreak after back-to-back gut-punching losses in the playoffs. NFL analyst Mike Detellier believes the Saints offense is playing better this year compared to last, because of the ageless Drew Brees…
cut 8 (11) “…on offense”
Kick-off Sunday is at noon.

Hundreds of U-L Lafayette football fans will watch the game from Mobile, Alabama as the Ragin Cajuns are set to face Miami of Ohio in the Lending Tree Bowl on Monday night. Season ticket holder Craig Melancon says the alumni association has put together a Sunday night event with several of the downtown bars…
cut 10 (10) “…Mardi Gras parade.