972 people were killed in 2021 on Louisiana roads according to the LSU Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Mark Lambert says the number of impaired driving crashes increased by a disturbing 32 percent.
Cut 4 (07) “…seatbelts.”
Last year there was also an all-time high of 185 pedestrians being killed by motorists.

Baton Rouge Police are trying to find the killer of an LSU student. BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 21-year-old Allison Rice’s vehicle was found near railroad tracks early Friday morning , not far from the city’s downtown area…:
CUT 09 (09) “…in her car.”
Investigators say it was possible she was waiting for a train to pass when she was gunned down.

Seven Louisiana schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. The winning schools are located in Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Lafayette. St. Landry and St. Tammany parishes. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says it’s exciting news…:
CUT 06(07) “…our schools.”
Three Louisiana schools are recognized as “Exemplary High Performing.” They are the LSU Lab School and St. James Episcopal Day School in Baton Rouge and South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in Caddo Parish.

LSU kicks off SEC play tonight against Mississippi State. Tigers Head Coach Brian Kelly says there’s a lot of talk about the Bulldogs Air Raid offense, but they are also good on defense…:
CUT 13(10) “…to succeed.”
The Bulldogs have only allowed 169 rushing yards in two games. Kick off is at 5 PM.