12:30 LRN Newscast Sept 16

Multiple reports say Saints quarterback Drew Brees will miss at least the next six weeks as he needs surgery to repair his injured throwing hand. The league’s highest-paid backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater replaces Brees and NFL analyst Mike Detillier expects the Saints will also use Taysom Hill at Q-B as well.

Cut 6 (11) “…the quarterback position.”

Authorities are investigating the death of a dog that was dragged behind a vehicle on Sunday afternoon. East Feliciana Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Greg Phares  says deputies were alerted by a concerned resident who saw the dog being dragged in the Village of Wilson.

Cut 3 (09) “…a private individual.”

Phares says they are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter.

One of four constitutional amendments on the October ballot would allow New Orleans to exempt affordable housing from property tax. It’s a highly local issue so why is it up for a statewide vote?

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”