Plans to build a new sports and entertainment arena on LSU’s campus can move forward after the East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved an ordinance that will limit live music events to no more than 3,500 attendees at the River Center. LSU Chief Brand Officer Cody Worsham says they needed a commitment that if a new arena was constructed on LSU’s campus, it would not have to compete with the River Center for major concert events….
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Worsham says there are developers interested in building the 350 to 400 million dollar entertainment and sports arena that would replace the PMAC.

A strong line of storms and heavy rainfall is moving over north Louisiana this morning. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim…
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There’s also a marginal risk for severe weather, large hail and damaging winds are possible.

The state’s tenth medical marijuana pharmacy has opened its doors in Kenner. Crescent City Therapeutics owner Lovie Rodgers says they offer drive-thru services….
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In order to buy medical marijuana in Louisiana, you need a recommendation from a licensed doctor.

Crawfish prices keep falling. Laney King is the co-founder of the Crawfish App….
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King says consumers can expect to pay an average of $6.99 a pound for crawfish already boiled.

While crawfish prices are falling, gas prices are rising. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased seven cents in the last week to $3.10. That’s up 17-cents from a month ago.