10:30 LRN Newscast March 15

20-year old Brynnen Murphy is being held in connection with the deaths and disappearances of his girlfriend 24-year old Kaylen Johnson and her son 2-year old Kayden. Lt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says Murphy arrived at a local precinct Monday.

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Murphy faces two counts of first-degree murder and Coppola says more charges could be filed as they await the medical examiner’s report. There are reports the victim was pregnant with the suspect’s child.

Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds files a bill to encourage retired teachers to return to the classroom. The proposal would allow retired educators to earn more of their annual pension…
cut 11 (12) “…bit more money”
State Police hires a firm to conduct an independent review and assessment of LSP policies, procedures, training, and overall culture. Trooper Dustin Dwight says it’s an extension of Colonel Lamar Davis’ action plan to restore trust in the agency and provide an outline for reform.

Cut 5 (08) “…and 2023.”

The Special Committee to inquire into the circumstances and investigation of the death of Ronald Greene meets at 11 am and former LSP Superintendents Col Mike Edmonson, Col Kevin Reeves are scheduled to testify.

In 2018 legislation prohibiting the access of material deemed sexually explicit via state-issued devices went into effect with colleges given the exception for research purposes. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says it’s time for that to change.

Cut 15 (10)  “…unintended purposes.”