8:30 LRN Newscast Nov 12

An elderly East Baton Rouge Parish woman is recovering from injuries sustained when her car went into a ditch, became airborne and went through the roof of a home in Zachary. It happened shortly after 5 Friday evening. Two kids were inside the home at the time, but escaped unhurt. First responders think the woman suffered kind of health issue while driving. She is alive, but her exact condition is unknown.

The rain is beginning to lighten up and behind it, you can feel that cool air moving in. State Climatologist Barry Keim says afternoon highs today will struggle to get beyond 60, and get an extra blanket for tonight…:

CUT 04  (08)        “coastal zone.”

He says expect cool temperatures right through next week.

 

A Jefferson Parish mom is arrested for arming her son and driving him in search of a teen who threatened to shoot him earlier. No one was hurt in the resulting rolling gun fight. 36-year-old Terrica Griffin of Kenner, and her 15-year-old son are in custody.

LSU looks to avoid a letdown today when they face unranked Arkansas. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 01(33)      “…Palermo.”