10:30 LRN Newscast June 8th

The Humane Society of Louisiana says they’ve seen a higher than usual number of animal abuse arrests and seizures over the past six months and they credit teammwork….
voicer 2 (30) “….I’m Michelle Southern”

LSU is advancing to the Super Regionals after a 5-2 win over Rice. Jared Poche came out of the bullpen and pitched six shutout innings to earn his ninth win of the year…
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LSU’s super regional series with Coastal Carolina begins Saturday night.

Some important votes take place today regarding the future of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Member principals are in Baton Rouge to consider four different options that would restructure the playoff brackets for most sports, including football. LHSAA President Vic Bonnaffee says if a new postseason format is approved today, the debate over public verus private will not end…
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State lawmakers were unable to pass a law that would give convicted teen killers a chance at parole after serving 30 years in prison. The US Supreme Court says states must offer this opportunity and Metairie Senator Danny Martiny says the inability to get a law passed could cost Louisiana a lot of money in court fees….
cut 14 (10) “…expansive proposition”
Martiny says he’ll seek to change the law next year.