1130 AM LRN News

On a recent overseas flight when a passenger needed medical attention, and a professional didn’t answer the call, two LSU Health New Orleans medical students jumped into action. Associate Dean for Student Affairs Dr. Cathy Lazarus says she’s extremely proud of the first-year students, Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris.

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Ouachita Parish Sheriffs arrest a man outside of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center who allegedly told deputies he was there to free his family on god’s orders. Ouachita Sheriffs’ spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 35-year-old Bobby Koch admitted to having used methamphetamine before driving up to the OCC gate and speaking to a gate guard…

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Koch was arrested and booked for possession.

Governor Edwards vetoes a bill that would have let those 21 and older carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training. Brooke Thorington has more from Edwards and the bill’s author.

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Vermillion Parish Sheriffs discover a victim with multiple gunshot wounds on the side of the road south of Abbeville after hearing reports that a body had been thrown out of a vehicle in the area. Authorities believe the victim was being transported to an area hospital but had succumbed to their injuries before arriving.