1:30 LRN Newscast June 21

The governor has signed legislation requiring private health insurance to cover the cost of fertility preservation for those undergoing medical treatment for cancer or other illnesses that could affect their fertility.  Baton Rouge Representative Paula Davis patients will now have the option to freeze their eggs or sperm before treatments begin.

Cut 6 (06)  “…infertile.” 

Davis says this is welcome news to individuals who could be faced with a loss of fertility on top of a cancer diagnosis.

And the “Protecting Teachers Rights Act” which provides teachers and administrators with civil and criminal immunity if they intervene in a physical fight on campus has been signed. Bill author Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges…

Cut 5 (13)  “…protect them.”

Two suspects wanted for a double homicide in Lafayette were taken into custody in West Baton Rouge Parish Tuesday. 21-year-old Zaylin Sion of Carencro and 18-year-old Alayna Moreau of Church Point were apprehended at Motel Six on Frontage Road. The two will be transferred back to Lafayette to face charges.

The LSU Tigers take on Wake Forest tonight and will need to beat the Demon Deacons twice to advance to the Championship Series. There’s a concern LSU does not have enough pitching, but Coach Jay Johnson does not share that concern…

Cut 13 (15) “…be successful” 

Blake Money or Javen Coleman are possible starters for tonight’s game