12:30 LRN Newscast Sept 15

Senator John Kennedy says cities need to hire more police officers to reduce crime. He says it’s costly to hire more officers and deter retirement, but local governments shouldn’t use that as an excuse…

Cut 10 (11) “…use that money” 

A recent study shows New Orleans could have the highest murder rate per capita in the nation for the first half of 2022

During the LSU-Southern Game, Baton Rouge PD spokesperson Don Coppola was the officer who tackled the Tiger fan who just walked onto the field during the game. On Mornings with Brian Haldane, Coppola says the incident was most unusual because the fan just stood there with his hands on his hips.

Cut 4 (12) “…to continue.” 

Video of the incident has gone viral.

Two juveniles are now in custody after the shooting death of an Assumption Parish teen. Whitney Thomas has more.

Cut 2 (33) “I’m Whitney Thomas.”