2:30 LRN Newscast February 15

A former Livingston Parish teacher pleads guilty in a child sex crimes case and agrees to testify against her ex-husband who is accused of committing disturbing crimes against kids. Cynthia Perkins pled guilty to three charges, including second-degree rape and production of child pornography. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office is working the case…:

CUT 06(09)      “…right call.”

As part of the plea deal, Cynthia will be called as a witness in Dennis Perkins trial, which is set to begin in May.

The Governor and Lt. Governor are joining forces to help clean up litter across Louisiana. John Bel Edwards and Billy Nungesser authorized the Task Force on Statewide Litter Abatement and Beautification, which met today for the first time. Mr. Nungesser says litter laws go un-enforced, and judges are reluctant to make community service trash pickup sentences…:

CUT 05(10)      “…that are not doing it.”

 

Baton Rouge Police arrest a 14-year-old girl for trying to hire a hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend. Cops say the girl thought a satirical website called “rentahitman.com” was the real thing and asked to have someone assassinate her former boo. The publisher gave BRPD a call. The 9th grade girl’s name is withheld, because she is a juvenile.

As sales of electric-gas hybrids soar, one of the leaders in electric vehicle components in making a major investment in Central Louisiana. David Grubb has more…:

CUT 02(33)      “…I’m David Grubb.”