4:30 pm LRN Newscast Sept 29

A Thibodaux man faces murder charges in the death of his 11-month-old daughter. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Brennan Matherne says the remains of little Zabria Guidry were found in the rear cargo area of 26-year-old Jake Guidry’s car. Matherne says it’s not certain what the father had planned after he placed the infant in his SUV…:

CUT 04             (10)      “…around 3 pm”

Guidry reportedly told officers he had hit the child too hard, causing her death.

The mother of a Baton Rouge toddler, whose body was found this week in rural Mississippi, was seen being led away in handcuffs today. The woman’s live-in boyfriend, Phillip Gardner, has been charged in her death. At this time, BRPD is not saying what charge or charges the mother, Lenaya Cardwell, faces. The coroner rules the death a homicide. More as it develops.

 

Senator Bill Cassidy and some of his colleagues on Capitol Hill are pushing legislation to delay a plan by FEMA to hike National Flood Insurance premiums dramatically until September 30, 2022. Senator Cassidy…:

CUT 06             (09)      “…from their mortgage”

The increase could impact upwards of 80-percent of NFIP policyholders. Some may find the cost too high and simply walk away from their mortgages.

COVID-19 seems to be on the decline in Louisiana. Here’s state Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter…:

CUT 14             (11)      “…this past week.”

However Dr. Kanter says now is no time to let your guard down against possible infection. Governor Edward’s indoor mask mandate remains in effect through October 27th.