2:30 LRN Newscast

Construction continues on Meta’s 50-billion dollar AI data center in Richland Parish, aiming to be fulling operational by 2030. Entergy Vice President of Business Operations Laura Beauchamp says the tech giant’s investment is already paying off locally….

Cut 28 (07) “…in Monroe”

ULM’s construction management enrollment has increased 37-percent.

For the first time in over a decade, the LHSAA will hold cheer and dance team state championships. Louisiana High School Coaches Association Director Jessica Barber says the 2026 championships are expected to feature more than 100 cheer and dance teams. She says the level of interest among the spirit community is amazing…

Cut 8 (07) “..their athletes.”

Tthe 2026 Louisiana High School Cheer and Dance Championships will take place November 30th and December 1st at the Lake Charles Event Center.

 

LDWF closed the private recreational Red Snapper season in state and federal waters off the Louisiana coast earlier this month, but there is a hope there will be another Red Snapper fishing opportunity again this summer.  LDWF assistant secretary Ryan Montague says the season had to close because Louisiana is approaching its statewide quota, but LA creel is still counting what was caught during the first week of August…

Cut 9 (04)  “…Labor Day weekend.”

The college football preseason AP Top 25 poll came out today and the LSU Tigers under first year coach Lane Kiffin are ranked 11th. LSU System President Wade Rousse says he plans on making extensive use of LSU athletics to promote the university to prospective students nationwide…

Cut 5 (11) “…a medical doctor.”