9:30 LRN Newscast

A meeting was held Monday on the remedial process of how the state’s congressional map will be drawn. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Its National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibeadeaux wants to make sure you are ready for an active hurricane season. Here are a few things you can do to make sure you are prepared.
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Colorado State researchers are calling for 23 named storms, when the average for the last three decades is 14.

It’s National Fentanyl Awareness Day. According to the C-D-C, Louisiana’s overdose death rate is nearly double the national average. Kandyce Cowart with Blue Cross and Blue Shield says education and awareness are vital in combating this problem…
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Blue Cross is holding community forums at churches to help people learn about the dangers of Fentanyl.

It’s the middle of spring , but it will feel more like summer over the next few days as temperatures will hit 90 degrees in many areas of the state. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim….
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Keim says a cold front will sweep across the state Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures for the weekend. There’s also a slight chance for severe weather for most of the state on Thursday too.