2:30 LRN Newscast Sept 27

A lead in the case of a missing Houston area grade school teacher. 48-year-old Michelle Reynolds has been missing since last Thursday. Her vehicle was found recently in New Orleans. Brazoria County Sheriff’s Sgt. Danny Lares says they don’t know what Reynold’s was doing at the time of her disappearance…:

CUT 09  (07)        “…New Orleans.”

Reynolds’ family is reportedly in New Orleans searching for her.

Red Flag burn warnings are posted for southeastern Louisiana due to – of all things – drought. State Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says avoid any open burning, which can cause wildfires. She says a person died just yesterday in an out-of-control trash fire…:

CUT 06  (05)        “…unfortunately died.”

Four have died in that manner so far this year.

 

The nation’s obesity epidemic continues to grow, and Louisiana is among 19 states with an adult obesity rate greater than 35 percent…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

A million-dollar winning Powerball ticket was bought at a gas station in Geismar. The Louisiana Lottery says the ticket was purchased at RaceTrac #249 on Highway 73. The ticket holder has not yet come forward to claim their winnings.