10:30 LRN Newscast Sept 23

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul asked the community to lift the family of Allie Rice in prayer and to stop spreading misinformation about the case. When Paul was asked about an eyewitness who claims no one would return his call and if they were taking the case seriously, Lt. Kevin Heinz stepped up to the mic.

Cut 9 (11)  “…touch with us.”

Because Louisiana ranks 5th in the nation for the rate of women murdered by men, we asked the question what causes some men to abuse and or kill women. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Rahn Bailey says some men abuse women simply because they are more likely to dominate the physical battle.

Cut 10 (11) “…in most circumstances.”

Researchers at Tulane University say having kids makes one become more conservative. Senior study author and professor of psychology Dr. Damian Murray says when they survey more than 2600 people in numerous countries it revealed raising kids placed higher importance on family values. Murray says it’s not age that makes one conservative, it’s the urge to protect one’s progeny

Cut 6 (04)  “…younger non-parents.” 

Tropical Depression Nine formed early this morning over the central Caribbean and based on the National Hurricane Center’s Forecast track this storm will develop into a hurricane as it moves towards Cuba and then the Gulf Coast of Florida. Louisiana has been keeping its eye on the system and Governor Edwards says the state really needs a season with no storms…

Cut 15 (08)  “…travel trailers.”