3:30 LRN Newscast July 14

Tomorrow is the deadline day for lawmakers to submit ballots requesting the July 20th veto override session be canceled. Matt Doyle has more.

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Cara the Burmese python that gained national attention after her 72-hour escape from the Blue Zoo, located in the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, appears to be enjoying the spotlight. Cara is now back in a fortified enclosure to prevent future escapes.

Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says at this point the expectation is that the upcoming K-12 school year will look, in many ways, normal. While the State Health Department and CDC recommend unvaccinated students and teachers mask up while at school Brumley says that decision will ultimately be left to the individual districts.

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The city of Ruston is offering $10,000 to LA Tech and Grambling University graduates if they choose to return to the community. Mayor Ronny Walker says applicants must work from home to receive the $10K over a period of four years. Walker hopes the program and the city of Ruston, will attract both the young and old…

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Walker says so far they’ve received 25 applications.