7:30 LRN Newscast July 27th

Two people were shot in New Orleans historic French Quarter this morning and two people are in custody. The shooting was caught on camera and the suspects were seen fleeing the scene. The victims suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The Louisiana National Guard is distributing water in East Feliciana Parish where a water line broke in Clinton. Mayor Lori Bell says workers have repaired the pipe, but a boil water advisory is in effect as it will take a couple of days to test the water, before determining its safe to drink.

Grambling State grad student Cletus Emokpae (E-mok-pay)has received a 25-thousand dollar scholarship from Beyonce’s BeyGood Foundation. He’s one of eight students nationwide to receive this gift. The New York native says it’s an incredible honor and he hopes the story of him receiving help from Beyonce will teach others about the value of community…
cut 9 (08) “….your way”

Fifty years ago, there wasn’t a single brown pelican to be found in the pelican state. Kevin Barnhart spoke with LDWF biologist Michael Seymour about the plan 50 years ago that led to the reintroduction of the birds
Voicer 3 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The state has seen lower humidity levels the last couple of days, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says that’s about to change…
cut 4 (11) “…next week”
Rain chances will increase this weekend and there’s a good chance for rain on Monday.