08:30 LRN Newscast

A visit to New Orleans this weekend would be a good idea as the city welcomes historic marine vessels for America’s 250th birthday. The gathering of tall and military ships are known as Sail 250. Mark Romig is with the host committee…:
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The vessels will be open for free public tours through the weekend.

A new series of studies led by a professor at LSU found the emotional toll of infertility can carry over into the workplace. Michael Johnson with LSU’s EJ Orso College of Business says people experiencing infertility may struggle with self-worth on the job..:
Cut 7 (12) “…their infertility struggles.”
The study suggests employers can help by creating a more understanding and flexible workplace environment.

Cleco is supplying power for the $3.6 billion data center that’ll be built near Alexandria. They say that will result in a stronger power grid for all of its customers without raising rates…:
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A bill is headed to Governor Landry’s desk that would change how voters without a photo ID can cast a ballot. Right now, if you go to the polls without ID, you can sign something with your date of birth and mother’s maiden name. Under the proposed law, voters will have to go to the Office of Registrar of Voters in that parish to cast a conditional ballot with two days to gather the required photo ID documents.