10:30 LRN Newscast June 2

More than half of Louisiana residents support legally allowing people to possess small amounts of marijuana for recreational use according to LSU’s 2023 Louisiana survey. Teiko Foxx has more.

Cut 3 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a $6,000 reward for information about the Black Bear that was killed in Lincoln Parish on May 12. You’re asked to call the Louisiana Operation Game Thief hotline.

It only takes one storm to make a bad season and Entergy urges customers to have a plan and be prepared for whatever Mother Nature may bring. Vice President of Customer Service Michelle Bourg says the company works continuously on improving systems and response time.

Cut 6 (11)  “…year round.” 

And there’s already a Tropical Depression in the Gulf, but it’s not forecasted to be a threat to Louisiana.

The Louisiana Cancer Research Center is holding a Promising Practices Conference at Louisiana Tech University today to discuss statewide efforts to rid Louisiana of the moniker “Cancer Alley.” Director of the Office of Community Outreach with the LCRC Earl Benjamin-Robinson says the public is asked to share their experiences.

Cut 9 (11) “…going on.”

You can find a link to attend virtually in an article on the conference at LouisianaRadioNetwork-dot com.