4:30 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. Ronnie Adams from the reality TV Show Swamp People Adams says they have dozens of boats in the area to searching the waters. He says the United Cajun Navy is accepting donations…

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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 in Saturday’s run-off to represent the state’s Second Congressional district. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says it was the white vote that gave him a victory and even though it’s a predominately Democratic district Carter will have to advocate for conservatives in his district also.

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LSU is serious about winning in women’s basketball as they hire Tickfaw native Kim Mukley, who won three national championships in 21 seasons at Baylor. Taylor Sharp has more…

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The list of candidates of those vying to be the next president at LSU is now down to seven men after the lone female-semifinalist withdrew her name from consideration today. Mary Ann Rankin a professor at the University of Maryland was scheduled to be interviewed via live stream today for the job.