2:30 LRN Newscast Sept 29

The United Cajun Navy is assisting with rescue efforts after Hurricane Ian devastated portions of the Florida west coast…:

CUT 02(29)      “…Thorington.”

The Baton Rouge mother arrested in the overdose death of her young child has been formally charged with murder. A grand jury indicted 28-year-old Whitney Ard with 2nd-degree murder in the death of 2-year-old Mitchell Robinson III, who found and ate fentanyl pills left lying about. No trial date has been set.

 

The Wall Street Journal says lumber prices have fallen to their lowest levels in more than two years, bringing prices back to pre-pandemic levels. Alexandria-based Roy O. Martin is the largest private landowner in the south, with more than half a million acres of timber. Chief Operating Officer Scott Poole says the surge was expected to be temporary…:

CUT 04(12)      “describe it.”

He says higher interest rates are driving the increase in building and housing costs.

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston did not practice again today as the team continues its preparations for Sunday’s game against the Vikings in London. Winston said on Wednesday he expected to practice today, but offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael says a decision was made to keep him on the sidelines again…:

CUT 09(10)      “…are at tomorrow.”

If Winston cannot play, veteran Andy Dalton gets the start Sunday.