LRN Newscast 16:30 04-23-15

Today, federal prosecutors announced corruption charges against former St. Tammany and Washington Parish District Attorney Walter Reed. The grand jury indictment comes after months of investigation, during which Reed announced he would not run for re-election. Reports linked him to allegations of misusing his authority.

In an op-ed piece found in today’s New York Times, Governor Jindal says he’s not backing down from supporting the Religious Liberty Bill…
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A lot of heavy damage in Northeast Louisiana yesterday, as a result of some very heavy storms…
CUT 3 (11) Q: “not livable”
That’s Ouachita Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Executive Director Neal Brown.

A Lafayette Parish City-Parish Parks and Rec altercation between two coaches has resulted in a female coach being sucker punched in the face by a male coach. Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux says the man broke her nose in three places…
CUT 11 (07) Q: “pretty good”
Boudreaux says the suspect in this case is a complete low life and the sports organization indicates there is no place for violence in youth recreation sports. No arrests have been made as of yet.