1:30 LRN Newscast May 05

A Baton Rouge sheriff’s deputy that was seriously wounded during an ambush on cops in 2016 has died. Jeff Palermo has that…:

CUT 01(33)          “…Jeff Palermo.”

Tullier was 47 years old.

A tornado watch is in effect for parishes in northwestern Louisiana until 6 tonight. A system of strong showers and thunderstorms is moving across the ArkLaTex, with the possibility of spawning twisters. Stay alert to local radio for updates or possible warnings. Again, the tornado watch expires at 6.

 

New Iberia Police arrest a woman, after she admitted to being high on drugs when she left her 3-year-old child – alone and barefoot – at a public park. Cops found the toddler and took it into their care. The mom, Fredricka Hughes, was found six hours later. Both her kids are now in state custody.

After going down for a few weeks, gasoline prices are rising again. The statewide average for regular gas is $3.91. Louisiana AAA fuel expert Don Redman says reduced demand for fuel – as we all adjust to paying more – is a big part of the surge. He says we should get used to this … probably through summer…:

CUT 04  (09)        “…will shake out.”

Imagine sleeping in your bed and suddenly being awakened by an intruder in your home, slashing at you with a knife. Donaldsonville resident Elizabeth Street is recovering from multiple cuts, after fighting off her attacker, Peggy Valentine – a women she knew. Valentine is charged with attempted murder and home invasion.