8:30 AM LRN Newscast

Election security is the theme of the Secretary of State’s office’s legislative package for 2026. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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In college baseball, the LSU Tigers rallied from a six-run deficit to take a 12-10 lead only to give up three runs in the ninth inning.  They lost to Vanderbilt 13 to 12. The Ragin Cajuns dropped their Sun Belt opener losing three to two to South Alabama. ULM beat Texas State 12 to 6.

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The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issues a Declaration of Emergency for Ouachita Parish and portions of all six surrounding parishes. Deer Program Manager Jonathan Bordelon says it comes after a deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease.

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As the first day of spring approaches, crawfish prices are starting to come down. Laney King, the co-founder of The Crawfish App, has the latest statewide averages. ($4.15/lb. live; $6.83/lb. boiled)

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King says that’s down 35 cents and 50 cents, respectively, from the last two weeks – and that’s due to increased competition.