6:30 LRN Newscast August 5

Medical marijuana products are being distributed by LSU and GB Sciences to the nine licensed pharmacies across the state on Tuesday.
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Two more mass shootings in the U-S this past weekend brings the total to 251 this year according to the Gun Violence Archive. Twelve of those mass shootings occurred in Louisiana based on the data they released. Three of the incidents happened in Shreveport, one in Alexandria and the rest in southeast Louisiana.

Tomorrow is qualifying for the fall election, and while most eyes are on the governor’s race, there are other statewide races. The most competitive appears to be Insurance Commissioner, where incumbent Jim Donelon is taking on Tim Temple, who has invested 800-thousand dollars in his own campaign. Political analyst Clancy Dubos…
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Ag Commissioner Mike Strain is facing two challengers, while the rest of the statewide elected officials are not facing any significant challengers at this time.

Three men with strong connections to Louisiana were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this past weekend. Former Leesville and LSU star Kevin Mawae was enshrined after a 16-year career in the NFL, in which he made eight Pro Bowls. During his acceptance speech, Mawae thanked numerous former teammates and coaches, including his first offensive line coach at LSU, Kenny Ferro…
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