3:30 LRN Newscast

A likely tornado injured several people and caused extensive damage in Slidell this morning. Slidell police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau provided an update on Facebook…
cut 6 (10) “…businesses damaged”
Seuzeneau says it’s a miracle that the only injuries they’ve seen are minor to moderate.

The National Weather Service confirms an EF-2 tornado hit Lake Charles this morning. A shopping plaza on Ryan Street has extensive damage.

Nearly the entire state felt the wrath of this spring storm. Thousands are without power. Entergy Louisiana spokesperson David Freese says crews are working to assess the damage and restore power as soon as possible…
cut 12 (06) “…along with it”
Freese says the outages are widespread and scattered.

A three-day trial ended today regarding a lawsuit filed by Republicans over the constitutionality of the Congressional map approved by lawmakers in January. Brooke Thorington spoke with a lawmaker who testified
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis is preparing for a second term in office. Ellis says during his first term, his administration helped provide more resources to fighting crime…
cut 10 (12) “…our city”