1:30 LRN Newscast July 4

Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early morning stabbing of a 77-year-old Keithville woman and the suspect is her 25-year-old granddaughter.  Authorities say they were notified before 4 o’clock this morning that an elderly woman with multiple stab wounds walked into Ochsner LSU Health. The suspect was apprehended at a nearby truck stop in Keithville.

LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes set an SEC record with 209 strikeouts this season, but he won’t only be remembered in the record books. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Most of the state is finally seeing some relief from the scorching hot temperatures prompting an end to excessive heat warnings and we return to “normal” summer conditions…

Cut 3 (06)  “….few degrees.”

That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim who says there is a chance for scattered thundershowers for the rest of the week which will also contribute to keeping temperatures in the low 90s.

 

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging you to play it safe with your fireworks show this 4th of July. Spokeswoman Ashley Rodrigue says the safest bet is to let professionals handle it…:

Cut 12 (12)    “…our opinion.” 
Regulations for setting off fireworks vary by municipality so be sure it’s allowed in your area before planning your own show.