Cops in Hammond say the bodies of a man and a woman found at a truck stop near I-12 overnight were a couple reported missing from Baton Rouge. BRPD spokesman Corporal L’Jean McKneely says they responded to the victims’ residence last night to conduct a welfare check, and found the door wide open and vehicle missing. He says OnStar located the vehicle in Hammond:
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Police have yet to identify the victims. This is a developing story.

The Lake Charles Police Department says a 3-year-old child was shot during a suspected home invasion early this morning. They say the homeowner reported he told two burglars that he didn’t have any money and that’s when they began beating him with a gun that discharged and struck the toddler. Authorities say the child was taken to a hospital out of town and the investigation into this incident is still very active.

After Saturday night’s primary election, at least 77-percent of the state House and Senate races will be decided. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says that’s based on the number of lawmakers running without opposition and the number of legislative races involving just two candidates. He says this is highly unusual…:
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He says there are 23 House races and 9 Senate races with multiple candidates that could go to the November 21st runoff.

LSU Coach Les Miles is warning his team not to let its guard down against Saturday’s opponent, Western Kentucky. Miles says the 6-and-1 Hilltoppers should be ranked in the Top 25 and their quarterback Brandon Doughty, is good enough to play in the SEC…”
Cut 16 (17) “get your attention”
Kickoff is at 6pm in Tiger Stadium.