3:30 LRN Newscast June 5

A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling received final passage Sunday. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says while the intent is good, defense attorneys will most likely challenge the law once enacted. He says it would make more sense if…

Cut 5 (12)  “…legal challenge.

A political action committee supporting Stephen Waguespack for governor fired the first negative ad of the campaign; calling Attorney General Jeff Landry soft on crime. Now a PAC backing Landry is firing back. Political analyst Roy Fletcher discussed it on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster.

Cut 10 (11) “…exactly right.”

Qualifying is in August and the primary is October 14th.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for your help in identifying two suspects in connection with a fire at Walmart in Covington, Sunday night. State Fire Marshal Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says one male has brown hair, the other with dirty blonde hair, and both have the same unidentified logo on the front of their t-shirts.

Cut 7 (09)  “…in Covington.” 

A photograph of the two suspects can be found on our website at LouisianaRadioNetwork-dot-com.

Cleco – one of Louisiana’s electric providers – is spreading the word on how customers can lower energy costs during the summer months by launching its Watt Matters campaign. Communications Strategist Caitlyn Watkins says lowering energy usage translates to lower bills.

Cut 12 (11) “…big savings.” 

You can find more at cleco-dot-com.