2:30 LRN Newscast June 8

There are many tired LSU fans today after watching the Tigers baseball team beat Oregon twice, once on Sunday and then again last night to advance to the Super Regionals. Pitcher Landon Marceaux started Friday’s loss to Gonzaga, but came back last night to get the win in relief….
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The Tigers will head to Tennessee for a Super Regional Series. Game one versus the Vols is Saturday night.

A bill to ban drivers from holding their cellphones while driving failed by one vote on the Senate floor. Covington Senator Patrick McMath tried to make the case that it would cut down on distracted driving, but Franklin Senator Bret Allain did not buy the argument…
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Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval has been trying to get this bill passed for years.

A bill to allow social media users to sue companies like Twitter and Facebook if their posts are censored for religious or political views is dead for the legislative session. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Speaking of social media, Governor Edwards is now on tik tok….
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The short video post concludes with a graphic telling Louisiana residents they can call 1-855-453-0774 to make an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine.