1:30 LRN Newscast Feb 06

Three suspected overdose deaths in a 24-hour period in St. Tammany Parish have authorities concerned. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(34)      “…Thorington.”

LSU–Alexandria announces record enrollment for the spring semester. Director of Admissions Joshua Perrodin says they have just under 4000 registered and will not stop there…:

CUT 14(07)      “…by 2025.”

 

An East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy, who saved a car crash victim’s life last month, will be Senator Bill Cassidy’s guest at this year’s State of the Union speech. Will Bankston, an EBRSO Detective, was off duty and driving through Baton Rouge, when he saw the remains of half of a car on a bridge. He stopped and saw the front half over the side – in the water below – with the driver still inside…:

CUT 06(11)      “…breathing again.”

Cassidy has flown Bankston to DC to tour the Capitol with him, and be his guest tomorrow night for the President’s address.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting Friday night in Shreveport. Authorities have released very few details. Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith promises a thorough investigation…:

CUT 10(13)      “…will take place.”

No cops were injured, but one man died in that incident.