9:30 LRN Newscast October 8

Cooler air arrives in the Bayou State Thursday and State Climatologist Barry Keim says that cool air mass will help push Tropical Storm Michael away from Louisiana towards Florida…
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Michael has the potential to be a Category Two hurricane before it makes landfall along the Florida panhandle.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has a chance to make history tonight when New Orleans hosts Washington for Monday night football. Brees is 201 yards away from breaking the N-F-L’s all-time passing mark. Peyton Manning is the current record holder. Brees says the milestone will be a testament to the incredible collection of talent he’s had the privilege to play with….
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Kick-off is at 7:15.

With just under a month remaining until the November sixth election, candidates for Secretary of State may appear to have not done much campaigning for the position, but that may change soon. Kevin Barnhart tells us why.
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There was a shooting last night on the campus of Grambling State. One person was injured and a suspect has been taken into custody. Officials say the incident happened near the basketball courts and the individuals involved are not students.