12:30 LRN Newscast

El Nino conditions have officially developed in the tropical Pacific, and weather experts say it will intensify, possibly into a Super El Nino. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says not only does El Nino produce a quieter Atlantic hurricane season, it can also produce a wetter and cooler spring if it hangs around that long.

Cut 8 (08) “…and winter.”

Terrebonne Parish is diversifying its economy; and with it will come hundreds of new jobs. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says NovaSpark is expanding by not only adding to its hydrogen generator manufacturing facility in West Monroe, but also establishing an operation in Houma.

Cut 9 (12)  “…future as well.”

The fastest growing city in Louisiana is Carencro, growing by nearly 42-percent between July 1st, 2020, and July 1st, 2025. Carencro is bisected by I-49, and Mayor Charlotte Clavier says that means Carencroians have it easy when it comes to heading into Lafayette.

Cut 4 (09) “…more traffic issues.”

Hayden Federico won a state championship with West Monroe in 2024. Now, he’ll play for a Men’s College World Series Title with Ole Miss in Omaha. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (28) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”