1:30 PM LRN Newscast

Louisiana’s early morning sky will put on a show tomorrow with a total lunar eclipse where the moon will appear red. LSU Planetary Astrophysicist Dr. Natalie Hinkel says unlike in a solar eclipse, in which the path of totality is only a few miles wide, in a lunar eclipse it’s several hundred miles wide. This eclipse will encompass the entire state at the same time, with the change starting around 2:44 a.m.

Cut 4 (08) “…around 6:02 a.m.”

Shreveport is dealing with a water crisis as a citywide boil advisory has been issued after a water main burst over the weekend resulting in low water pressure for many residents. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says to restore water pressure to all customers, crews will need to complete a temporary fix…

Cut 9 (11)  “…a break.”

Southeastern Louisiana University is experiencing historic growth with their largest Spring enrollment in history. Chief Enrollment Management Officer, Kay Maurin says a key component of the historic growth came in the category of dual enrollment students with over 5,000 high school students across the state earing college credit at SLU.

Cut 7 (12) “…classes early.”

LSU applicants will once again have to submit their ACT or SAT scores when applying to the Baton Rouge campus. LSU has been operating under a test-optional policy since June 2022. LSU Board of Supervisors James Williams opposes changing the policy. He says it will put low-income families at a disadvantage because they cannot afford A-C-T tutoring…

Cut 25 (08) “…on testing.”