15:30 LRN Newscast February 10th

Deputies in Iberville Parish say they have made the largest gas pump skimmer arrest in the state’s history. Emelie Gunn has more…
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond has written a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the federal government declare an emergency declaration in New Orleans East which was devasted by an EF 3 tornado this week. Richmond says the twister destroyed over 300 homes and damaged over 600 homes and over 40 businesses.

Sunday is College Goal Sunday which is an opportunity for high school seniors to receive free professional help with filling out financial aid forms for college. Assistance will be provided at 15 locations around the state. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance spokesperson Gus Wales says a brief informational session takes place before the program begins…
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For more information go to o-s-f-a-dot-la-gov.

It looks to be a perfect weekend to eat boiled crawfish. LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Mark Shirley says consumers should be able to find small-to-medium size mudbugs at their local seafood retailer…
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Shirley says prices are also dropping as supply is picking up.