16:30 LRN Newscast February 12

A man is under arrest after allegedly firing shots at a Baton Rouge Police Department officer and some family members.  Cops located 34-year-old Eugene Thomas Junior about 15 minutes after the initial shooting and Sgt. Don Coppola says that’s when the suspect started shooting at the officer…

Cut 3 (11) “was struck.”

He was rushed to the hospital, but is expected to recover.

The federal government has declared this year’s flu season as the worst breakout since the 2009 swine flu epidemic. State Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says if you’re holding out on getting your shot because of vaccine related rumors, you’re making a big mistake.

Cut 12 (10) “get it”

A Shreveport woman was arrested and charged with exploiting persons with disabilities after allegedly stealing more than 20,000 dollars.  37-year-old Dorothy Edwards was a caregiver for a 65-year-old woman while the thefts were occurring.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says those who rely on caregivers need to protect their personal information…

Cut 11 (11) “properly secured”

Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says Josephine Prendergast of Gonzales is the first Lotto Winner in 2018, winning 525-thousand-dollars. So what does the latest winner want to do with her earnings?  Chopin says Prendergast was ready for a good cup of coffee…

Cut 8 (10) “right now.”