3:30 LRN Newscast Feb 27

After 17-year-old Nykobia (Nah-co-bee-ah) Keller was killed Saturday night while driving on I-110 Baton Rouge police are asking the public for help. They believe a passenger in her car was being targeted. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says they do not have a description of the vehicle that was shooting at Keller and her passenger nor a motive at this time.

Cut 5 (09) “…our investigation.”

Keller is survived by her four-year-old son.

A recent poll, paid for by the Jeff Landry Campaign, shows the attorney general with a huge lead among Republicans and independents in 2023 gubernatorial race. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Landry polling at 48-percent is not surprising because he has good name recognition…:

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The primary is October 14th.

The FDA grants emergency use authorization for a combination flu and COVID home test so you can check to see what’s causing your symptoms. LSU Health New Orleans Genetics Specialist Dr. Lucio Miele because vaccines are formulated for variants you should always report your test results to your physician.

Cut 13 (12) “..the COVID virus.” 

The home test can give results in 30 minutes.

Blue Runner Foods, located in Ascension Parish, has named its first female President to lead Louisiana’s only remaining canning company. The maker of canned beans and gumbo for 105 years has been a staple in the southern region. Newly appointed President, Katie Bautsch says she’s excited about her new role.

Cut 6 (07)  “…family’s legacy.” 

The company has been operating in Louisiana since 1918.