16:30 LRN Newscast

Tonight’s MegaMillions jackpot is the second largest in the history of the game. Would you know what to do if you won? Jeff Palermo has some tips
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A lot of news happening with the Saints today, defensive end Cam Jordan signed a two-year contract extension to remain with the Black and Gold through 2025. Also, the NFL has suspended running back Alvin Kamara for the first three games as a result of a fight outside of a Las Vegas nightclub.

The size of the Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico is the sixth smallest in 36 years. LSU Professor Nancy Rabalais says unfortunately it’s not because there’s a decrease in pollution that robs this part of the gulf of oxygen…
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Rabalais says the dead zone is smaller because the Mississippi River flow is not as high as usual, because of dry conditions across the central U-S.

A dozen chefs from across the country will face off for the crown at the 2023 Great American Seafood Cook-off in the Crescent City tomorrow. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says every year chefs representing their state get to display their incredible talent and showcase their seafood creations…
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Chef Owen Hohl from Hot Tails Restaurant in Ascension Parish is representing Louisiana.