5:30 LRN Newscast

At least for the time being, the scorching hot days in Louisiana are coming to an end, as a cold front is barreling towards Louisiana. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says as a result, fans attending Saturday’s LSU football game should not have brutally hot temperatures to contend with.

Cut 8 (11) “…be about 82.”

And there’s virtually no chance of rain.

A new pilot program begins next Tuesday, in which library card holders can obtain a free one-day pass to any of Louisiana’s state parks or historic sites.

Cut 3 (08) “…be return users.”

State Librarian Meg Placke (PLACK-ee) says when they obtain a park pass at the library branch, they can also check out a backpack for the occasion, containing all the essentials needed when visiting a state park.

A DOTD worker assisting a disabled vehicle was struck and killed by a driver who veered off the road on I-610 in New Orleans.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Entergy Louisiana is sending 130 lineworkers and support personnel to assist Georgia Power in response to the potential impacts from Hurricane Helene. Dylan Granger is leading a convoy of bucket trucks to the Peach State.

Cut 15 (07) “…the lights on.”