11:30 LRN Newscast

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an eight-year-old boy in what investigators in Baton Rouge describe as a targeted attack. 22-year-old Kendrick Profit faces charges of first degree murder of Diellon Daniels.  The investigation continues as the community mourns the loss of the young boy and seeks justice for the family impacted by this violent attack.  McKneely says if anyone has information on the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers.

Cut 15 (12) “…behind bars.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families with soaring flood insurance costs with a 33-percnet refundable tax credit for low and middle-income families that would be paid in advance.

Cut 7 (10) “…their flood insurance.”

UL Lafayette Alumni Association has introduced the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees.  Alumni Association CEO Amy Armstrong says funding comes from UL vanity license plates sold in the state where the school receives 100-dollars per plate.

Cut 3 (13) “…online or in-person”

The Haynesville Golden Tornado heads to the Prep Classic seeking its 18th state championship in school history as they will face South Plaquemines on Thursday afternoon in the Caesars Superdome. Haynesville lost in last year’s Division Four non-select title game to Oak Grove. The Golden Tornado has not won a state title since 2014 and Haynesville Head Coah David Franklin is excited to have another chance at winning a title…

Cut 10 (12) “…doing that.”