6:30 LRN Newscast

Over the last two years, New Orleans has seen a significant drop in crime. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Iberville Parish Sheriff deputies have arrested three people involved in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme. Sheriff Brett Stassi says 65-year-old Herman Harris was found dead in his home in late August and it appears it was his employers who plotted to kill him. Siblings, 44-year-old Rilonda Brooks and 40-year-old David Brooks of Maringouin have been charged with murder and so has 25 year-old of Johnnie Hicks of Vicksburg, Mississippi, the alleged triggerman.

Thanks to the Veteran-led organization, Team Rubicon, the big move-in day is here for the Roth family who have been living in a trailer in Jean Lafitte since Hurricane Ida destroyed their home. The Roth’s were unable to get help through FEMA or SBA loans. Brian Andrus with Team Rubicon says they look to help people who are left behind.

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Team Rubicon rebuilt the Roth’s home at no cost to them or the public.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is asking the public to turn off or dim external and internal lights from 11 PM to 6 AM until November first as the fall bird migration is in full swing. L-W-F spokesperson Jimmy Frederick says dimming or turning off unnecessary lights will help birds stay on track and keep birds from crashing into buildings…

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