12:30 LRN Newscast March 02

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul discussed the Nathan Millard case on “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster” this morning, he’s the Georgia man who vanished last week…:

CUT 01(39)      “…Thorington.”

Leesville Police say a person was hit and killed by a train, while walking on the tracks. This happened Wednesday evening. The victim’s identity is withheld until family are notified.

 

An active weather day is expected today. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says the greatest risk for severe weather – including possible tornadoes – is for the Shreveport-Ruston area…:

CUT 07(08)      “…egg-shaped.”

Congresswoman Julia Letlow wants to give parents legal protections so they can inquire about what their child is being taught in school with the Parents Bill of Rights Act. As a former educator, Letlow says the bill isn’t an attack on teachers, but rather help in building a foundation between teachers, schools, and parents.

…and not today’s commodities…: