7:30 LRN Newscast June 27

Governor John Bel Edwards had LSU Coach Ed Orgeron and his wife Kelly, plus members of the LSU Football freshman class over for dinner at the mansion this week. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards and Orgeron are friends and have openly supported each other…
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Edwards also recently spent time with Saints Quarterback Drew Brees shooting a P-S-A in support of the governor’s new Veterans First Business Initiative.

Next year, the LHSAA will hold a bass fishing state tournament for the first time in the association’s history. Four large regional tournaments will be held in March and a two-day state championship in early April. LHSAA Assistant Executive Director Adam MacDowell…
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This time of year we see an increase in black bear encounters. Kevin Barnhart spoke with LDWF’s black bear expert Maria Davidson.
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The craft beer industry in Louisiana has hit a plateau. Six new breweries opened over the last year, but five others shut their doors. Executive director of Louisiana’s Craft Brewer’s Guild Cary Koch blames antiquated state laws…
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Koch says many other states have laws that have kept up with the changes in the industry.