8:30 LRN Newscast January 20

Could Louisiana residents soon be able to purchase lottery tickets online? Kevin Barnhart has the story…
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Ruston police are trying to determine who fatally shot a Grambling man at a party early Sunday morning in downtown Ruston. Jeffery Early was pronounced dead at a local hospital. When officers arrived to a report of shots fired, they encountered a large crowd trying to exit the venue on West Mississippi Avenue.

Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds Louisiana is one of seven states with the highest prevalence of physical inactivity among adults. The South had the highest rates of physical inactivity and LSU AgCenter nutrition specialist Denise Holston says Louisiana lacks physical activity opportunities…
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Holston says for adults who want to get more physically active, start slow and set small goals.

Today is Martin Luther King day and it’s designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer. Volunteer Louisiana spokesperson Kori Chisham…
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For volunteer opportunities go to volunteer-Louisiana-dot-gov.