2:30 LRN Newscast April 13

Police in Baton Rouge seek the person or persons who fired shots into a home Tuesday night; killing a three-year-old child as he slept in his bed. BRPD spokesman Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says little Devin Page Jr. was not the intended target, but lost his life nevertheless…:

CUT 04(11)      “…three-year-old.”

Police ask anyone with knowledge of who did it to contact them.

U.S. Senator John Kennedy has raised more than $5-million in the first quarter of this year, for a total of $14-million in his re-election campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the dollar signs are indicative of Kennedy’s ability to raise money…:

CUT 10(10)      “…he’s very popular with.”

So far Democrats Gary Chambers and Luke Mixon have announced their intent to run against Kennedy.

 

Is legalized marijuana in Louisiana’s future? Results of new public polling may surprise you. Here’s David Grubb…:

CUT 01(33)      “…David Grubb.”

More than 34-thousand homes & businesses in Shreveport-Bossier are without power after heavy storms hit the area. Here’s SWEPCO’s Carey Sullivan…:

CUT 05(12)      “…and dangerous.”

Most all of northwest Louisiana is under tornado WATCH until 5.