7:30 LRN Newscast June 6

LSU could not put together another remarkable rally last night as they fell to Southern Miss eight to four. The Golden Eagles and Tigers will face each other in a winner take all game today. Meanwhile, U-L Lafayette and Louisiana Tech saw their seasons end yesterday.

The legislative session ends today and lawmakers have put eight constitutional amendments on the November ballot. Kevin Gallagher has more…
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Lawmakers have tried to improve education in Louisiana during the legislative session that ends today. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says there’s legislation waiting for the governor’s signature that would provide more school choice options for certain students, legislators also provided more incentives to encourage dual enrollment for high schoolers and once a student gets to college
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The Army Corps of Engineers will begin 122-million dollars worth of work this summer on repairing the storm defenses for Grand Isle. The project will be done in three phases, starting with the sealing of leaks in the sand-filled “burrito levee” that runs along the beach. Mayor David Carmardelle says he is looking forward to the third phase that will put heartier filling in that burrito…
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