5:30 LRN Newscast

Baton Rouge State Senator Larry Selders died at the age of 44 after a suspected heart attack last night. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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We’re getting reaction to the death of Senator Selders from those on the other side of the political aisle. Governor Landry said Selders was respected by all. Senate President Cameron Henry said Selders’ light and his heart will be missed in the Senate

Federal assistance is now available to homeowners and renters in four parishes who suffered damage from Tropical Storm Arthur. Nate Custer with FEMA says people will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on an inspection of the damage to their homes.

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Colorado State University is once again lowering its hurricane forecast for 2026, now predicting eight additional named storms, including four hurricanes, with one of them being a major hurricane. Senior Research Scientist Phil Klotzbach says the main driver is a strong El Nino event for the peak of the season.

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