2:30 LRN Newscast

Nearly the entire state is under a flood watch as tropical moisture from a disturbance in the Gulf interacts with a stalled cold front. Three to six inches of rain is predicted, with the possibility that some areas could see up to ten inches of rain over the next few days. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim…

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That’s what happened today In the Shreveport-Bossier area as numerous cars had to be abandoned.

Legislation was approved in the recently completed legislative session that seeks to lower prescription drug prices. One of the measures puts tougher restrictions on pharmacy benefits managers. P-B-Ms handle prescription drug coverage for health plans. There’s also a bill that creates the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Jason Young is the co-founder for Americans for Lower Drug Prices…

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Researchers out of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center finds that despite increasing obesity rates, severely obese individuals are receiving fewer surgeries. Kace Kieschnick has more…

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The viral World Cup traveler from Germany, identified on “X” as Freddy, had quite the visit to Louisiana on his way to watch World Cup matches in Houston. He got a tour of the Saints and Pelicans training facilities and during his trip through Baton Rouge, he and his buddies got a tour of Tiger Stadium. Freddy also ate at the original Raisin Cane’s restaurant next to the Baton Rouge campus and said it was life changing.