10:30 LRN Newscast

18th Judicial District Attorney Tony Clayton expects to see legislation in the legislative session that addresses the tragic deaths of two teenage students from Brusly High School, who were killed in a crash involving an Addis Police officer traveling at a high speed during a police chase for a vehicle theft suspect….
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Clayton says Officer David Cauthron was reckless in his pursuit and is now facing two counts of negligent homicide.

Because of security concerns linked to the popular app TikTok, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley is recommending school systems remove access to the video-sharing application from publicly funded devices.
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Brumley says schools also should no longer use TikTok as a way to promote their school, teachers or athletic teams.

Websites with pornographic material are now required to verify a user’s age in Louisiana or face consequences. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Strong storms are moving through the state. A flash flood warning is in effect until 11:45 today or northwestern Avoyelles and Central Rapides Parishes. Between two to four inches of rain have fallen in a short period of time. A large portion of southeast Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 5 PM today.