7:30 LRN Newscast June 10

cut 30 “…crowd at the Box”
That’s how it sounded at Alex Box Stadium last night as Florida State dogpiled in the infield after beating the Tigers 5-to-4 in 12 innings to sweep the Super Regional Series. LSU was ranked number one in the preseason but fails to make it to Omaha for a second straight year.

After a controversial legislative battle that drew international attention, Louisiana is set to bar kids under the age of 16 from getting married.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A proposal to abolish the death penalty failed to pass this year, but proponents are optimistic about its chances going forward. New Iberia Representative Terry Landy says his bill got further this year than ever before…
Cut 4 (12) “…conversation.”
Landry says incoming lawmakers, set to replace a third of the legislature that is term-limited, could be more progressive in their views on this issue.

Governor Edwards signs legislation that increases the maximum foster care age from 18 to 21-years-old. The Department of Children and Family Services says by expanding the program, they can help foster care teens transition into adulthood…
cut 7 (09) “…so much support”
That’s DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters who says the state received a three-million dollar grant to extend its foster care program.