8:30 AM LRN Newscast

Louisiana’s cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb. Jeff Palermo reports.

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Authorities are still searching for an East Feliciana Parish mother and her 10 year old daughter reported missing  late last month and believed to be in St. Martin Parish. Officials say 39-year-old Danielle Escue Lea and her daughter Alayna Lee were reportedly with 42-year-old James Michael Nona of Mongomery County, Texas before his arrest in Texas on unrelated charges.  Anyone with information is urged to call St. Martin Crime Stoppers at 337-441-3030.
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Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees delivered a deeply emotional, humble and grateful speech as he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.  He thanked his family, the late Tom Benson, current Saints owner Gayle Benson, and GM Mickey Loomis, along with the many black and gold teammates he played with over the years.
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ULM is renaming Malone Stadium to FMOL Health St. Francis Stadium as part of an expanded partnership with the healthcare ministry. Warhawks Athletics Director SJ Tuohy says it’s great to partner with a local organization committed to building the Northeast Louisiana community.

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