0830 lrn newscast december 10

One of the biggest items on a ballot Saturday for Election Day is whether to build a casino in Slidell. Gaming has been banned in St. Tammany Parish since the late 1990s. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says he expects a big turnout for that one…:
Cut 6 (13) “a lot of interest there”
State gaming officials have approved the casino license, but they won’t move forward if voters reject it. Polls will be open in 34 Parishes Saturday.

State Meteorologist Barry Keim says we’re seeing record breaking high temperatures today, but a cold front is moving in and there’s a potential for severe weather:
Cut 9 (09) “…of the state.”

If you’re struggling with ideas for those down-to-the-stretch Christmas purchases, reporter Dave Brannen has some recommendations from a tech expert…:
Cut 3 (34) “I’m Dave Brannen”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have just located the body of a missing boater who was lost in a double fatal boating accident on November 29th. Agents recovered 47-year-old Eric Williams of Holden from the Pearl River in Washington Parish. The other man was recovered the night of the accident which is being investigated by LDWF.