2:30 LRN Newscast

The Louisiana National Guard has mobilized over 500 soldiers to Florida in anticipation of major damage from Hurricane Milton.

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Milton is the reason why gas prices increased overnight. AAA’s Don Redman says the statewide average for regular gasoline is up five-cents over yesterday to $2.82 a gallon. Redman says it shouldn’t be too long until gas prices come back down.

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The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s office says an 86-year-old mother and her 64-year-old daughter were found dead in a home in the Hornbeck area yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Sam Craft says his deputies are doing what they can to apprehend the killer…

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Craft stated that there is currently no perceived danger to the public, and encourages anyone with information to contact the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.

LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton could make his season debut on Saturday night when the Tigers take on Ole Miss. Hilton suffered a bone bruise in preseason camp and has not played in a game this year. Coach Brian Kelly says the healing process has taken longer than they originally thought…

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Kelly says Hilton’s speed would be great asset for the Tigers passing attack.