6:30 LRN Newscast May 29

Autopsies on African American COVID-19 victims by LSU researchers identify blood clots as a key factor in deaths. LSU Health New Orleans head of Pathology Research Dr. Richard Vander Heide says they performed 26 autopsies and examined the victims’ lungs…
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Vander Heide says they found heart disease, obesity, and other comorbidities in nearly all of those studied which may have produced the blood clotting.

Fallen State Trooper George Baker was laid to rest yesterday following a private memorial service at the University Center on the Southeastern Louisiana campus. Baker was killed at the age of 33 while assisting in the chase of a suspect in Hammond last week. His sister, Stephanie Smith, spoke on behalf of the family…
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The suspects involved in the chase are facing several charges.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association is investigating 12 schools for allowing sports teams to begin training before the summer start date. Brooke Thorington has more.
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