9:30 LRN Newscast

An E-S-A bill is headed to the governor’s desk. The legislation would expand the state’s current voucher program so families of higher income levels can receive public dollars to help pay for private school tuition. Council for a Better Lousiana President Barry Erwin says the program will be phased in slowly…
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Erwin says it remains to be seen how many families will be eligible and how much they will receive.

How many named storms will we see in the hurricane season that officially starts tomorrow? LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says an extremely active season is expected..
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There were 20 named storms last year and experts say there’s a good chance we’ll see more storms this year.

The New Orleans Saints announce Beloved Quarterback Drew Brees will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame this year. Colleen Crain has more…
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Today is the start of the NCAA Baseball Regionals. The defending champion LSU Tigers will face Wofford at 11 AM in the Chapel Hill Regional. At noon today, Grambling makes its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010 when the Tigers take on Texas A-and-M. Also, U-L Lafayette faces Texas, Nicholls battles U-C Irvine and Tulane is at Oregon State.