SUMMARY: CDC officials are investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, affecting 195 people across 38 states, including nine cases in Arkansas as of May 23. Initiated with 109 cases from 29 states on May 23, Arkansas has since reported four additional cases. No deaths have occurred, but 50 people have been hospitalized, including 17 since the initial report, with 41% under age 5. Missouri has the highest cases at 23, followed by Texas with 21. No cases reported in several states including Alaska, Hawaii, and Delaware. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and nausea. CDC advises against children under 5 touching backyard poultry. More info is available on the CDC’s website.

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SUMMARY: LeBron James plans to opt out of his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to negotiate a new deal, despite being due $51.4 million for the 2024-25 season. James, turning 40 in December, aims to re-sign with the Lakers to finish his career there. The Lakers are expected to offer him a three-year, $162 million contract. Speculation suggests he might accept a lower salary to free up cap space for other signings. With the recent hiring of coach JJ Redick, and the Lakers drafting his son, Bronny James Jr., LeBron’s return is widely anticipated.

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SUMMARY: Ashton Bryant is the kid caster for the week and expresses excitement about discussing the weather. Ashton enjoys playing with Legos and puzzles and aspires to be a chef or doctor. Ashton delivers a weather forecast: the morning will be 80°, warming to 92° with hot storms by noon, and 82° in the evening. The forecast from Saturday through Tuesday shows warm and stormy conditions with increasing heat. Ashton does a commendable job and enjoys the experience. To sign up a child for kidcaster, parents can visit ky.com and use the contest page. Ashton also greets and waves to classmates at Westminster Christian Academy.

Acadiana Kidcaster: Ashton Bryant

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