5:40 LRN Newscast Feb 14

Cynthia Perkins pleads guilty to second-degree rape, production of child pornography, and conspiracy mingling of harmful substances. Attorney General Jeff Landry says she waives her right to an appeal. She is the wife of Dennis Perkins, former Living Parish Sheriff’s Deputy who faces multiple sex charges involving children and rape. Cynthia Perkins’ sentencing is scheduled for Friday.

Due to extremely dry conditions, the Fire Marshal’s Office along with Agriculture and Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban. Fire Marshal Office Spokesperson Ashely Rodrigue says the ban goes into effect Tuesday morning and remains until rescinded.

Cut 12 (11) “…their property.”  

Rodrigue says firefighters have been overwhelmed recently with brush fires due to cigarette droppings and open burns that have gotten out of control.

U-S Senate candidate Gary Chambers announced today that his campaign has raised nearly six hundred thousand dollars since its launch last month. For a relative unknown like Chambers, that’s no small feat, says UL-Lafayette professor of political science, Dr. Pearson Cross.

 Cut 6 (11) “…eye-opening sum.” 
The Super Bowl commercials are a favorite topic the day after the game and Google Trends Expert Gina Shalavi (Shall-ah-vee) says at YouTube.com/adslist you can see everything Super Bowl-related to advertising and this year they noticed a growing trend when it comes to viewing ads online.

Cut 5 (10) “…room devices.”

Visit Louisiana-Radio-Network.com for a list of the Top Ten ads from the Super Bowl.