Police in Jennings say a 5-year-old child was shot and killed Thursday night, after his cousin got hold of a gun and it went off. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes says they received a call from a neighbor who was approached by the babysitter of the five children, asking them for help…:

CUT 09(11)      “…his cousin.”

The child later died at the hospital. The babysitter along with the child’s aunt have been arrested. The other kids in the home are with Child Protection.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon got a chilly reception from lawmakers today, as he pitched a $45-million incentive fund; aimed at drawing new private property insurers to the state. The same plan worked moderately when companies exited Louisiana after the wallop of Katrina and Rita. House Appropriations Chairman Jerome Zeringue asks if there aren’t better uses for hat money…:

CUT 15(13)      “…Citizens.”

Donelon wants a special session right away to allot the incentive fund.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser minced no words in a recent interview, when asked his thoughts on the state Republican Party and its chairman…:

CUT 01(29)      “…Thorington.”

Avoyelles Parish deputies arrest a man for impersonating a law enforcement officer. 45-year-old Patrick P. Miller allegedly wore a uniform and badge while intimidating a neighbor over a dispute. Officers found and took his uniforms away, plus they arrested him on outstanding warrants for obscenity, contempt of court & tampering with a surveillance or monitoring system. His bond is set at $100-thousand.