10:30 LRN Newscast January 31

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the Coronavirus a global emergency as the number of cases spiked more than tenfold in a week. The U-S advises against traveling to China. Doctor Frank Welch is with the state office of public health…
cut 9 (09) “…figure it out”
Welch says Louisiana healthcare providers are asking patients with flu-like symptoms if they’ve recently traveled to China or been in contact with someone who recently visited the country.

Former LSU Tiger Tryann Mathieu has battled drug abuse and injuries but in his seventh season in the NFL he’ll play in his first Super Bowl on Sunday as a defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs. The New Orleans native says getting a ring after all his struggles would be special…
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Matthieu has been All-Pro performer for the Chiefs this season.

Natchitoches Police say they are now looking for two suspects in last Monday’s double homicide. 41-year-old Larry Batiste and 35-year-old Hiram Phillips were fatally shot and a third woman was also seriously injured. Authorities say 21-year-old Jessie James Petite and 17-year-old Daerien Latchie are wanted on first-degree murder charges.

Food delivery app Waitr is doubling its delivery staff for Super Bowl Sunday. What are the most popular food items? Kevin Barnhart has the answer.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”