12:30 LRN Newscast

FDA has approved an alternative medication for migraines and it’s a nasal spray. Brooke Thorington has more….:

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 Former president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, Stephen Waguespack is running for governor. In a crowded field of candidates, he is the fifth Republican to join the race. Waguespack, says he would like to redesign the foundation of secondary school to shape the future for students to remain in the state after graduating.

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Qualifying for the October 14th primary election is Aug. 8th

A woman was arrested for stealing a state trooper’s vehicle in Metairie Saturday night. Louisiana State Police along with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office pursued and apprehended 24-year-old Bethany Holmes of Marksville. State Trooper Kate Stegall says Stegall says Holmes hit several vehicles during the police pursuit.

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 Holmes was charged with several offenses including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.