10:30 LRN Newscast August 2nd

More women than ever are heading to court, as the American Bar Association finds an uptick in female attorneys. Halen Doughty has more…
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The Associated Press reports U.S District Judge Patricia Minaldi of Lake Charles is retiring. This news comes after she took a medical leave for alcoholism treatment in December. Judge Minaldi said in an interview in April that her battle with alcoholism didn’t impact the outcome of her cases.

Today is the first day of school for public school students in Bossier Parish and the start of school is right around the corner for many others. Public Relations Chair for the Louisiana PTA Stacey Simpson says to help improve your child’s academic achievement make sure you stay involved….
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Parents can find some tips at be-a-learning-hero-dot-org.

LSU has located a young tiger that could become Mike Seven. It’s nine months old and he is currently located in a tiger sanctuary in Florida. The facility is rehoming some of its animals, so LSU vet school spokesperson Ginger Guttner says the university would not have to pay for the tiger…
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The new could arrive in mid-August.