LRN Newscast 17:30 01-02-15

There’s just over 20 new state laws went into effect with the start of the new year. That includes changes to Louisiana’s D-W-I laws, with easier-to-understand language, and judges being able to take measures to provide substance abuse help for some D-W-I offenders…
CUT 4 (09) Q: ‘3rd or 4th offenders”
That’s Jefferson Parish assistant district attorney Norma Broussard.

Crawfish lovers will be pleased to know that the season harvest will be able to begin sooner than normal, because of milder than usual temperatures, lower than normal rainfall amounts in the fall…
CUT 10 (09) Q: ‘into the ponds’
That’s LSU Ag Center Aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz.

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One of the true darlings of Louisiana passed away on New Year’s Day. Donna Douglas, who everyone knew as Elly Mae on “The Beverly Hillbillies” died at the age of 81…
CUT 2 (31) Q: “reporting”

While there has been no official word from the team, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the New Orleans Saints have parted ways with tight ends coach Terry Malone and wide receivers coach Henry Ellard. There’s also a report the Saints fired assistant defensive backs coach Andre Curtis. No word on defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.