3:30 LRN Newscast April 26

The search continues for the seven crewmembers of the Seacore Power who remain missing after the commercial lift boat capsized nearly two weeks ago during stormy weather in the Gulf of Mexico. United Cajun Navy volunteers have recovered hard hats and life jackets that say Seacore Power. Ronnie Adams from the reality TV Show Swamp People say it’s an encouraging sign

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The life jackets were found near Whiskey Island, which is 33 miles west of where the lift boat flipped.

New Orleans Senator Troy Carter defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson 55-45 in Saturday’s run-off to represent the state’s Second Congressional district. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says the difference-maker was the white vote for Carter…

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Louisiana reportedly has one million COVID vaccine doses sitting on shelves as demand for the shot appears to be declining rapidly. The number of shots administered peaked the week of March 18th at 168,000 and fell to 45,000 last week. Governor John Bel Edwards…

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Roughly a third of the state has gotten at least one shot, third-worst in the nation.

Tickfaw native and Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey has been named the LSU Women’s Basketball Team’s new head coach, leaving Baylor after winning three titles with the Bears. The voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says Mulkey can make the Lady Tigers title contenders again.

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