7:30 LRN Newscast

Baton Rouge authorities do not suspect foul play in the death of a Georgia man who went missing on February 23rd. Nathan Millard’s body was found Monday morning wrapped in plastic and carpet in a blighted part of north Baton Rouge…
cut 13 (14) “…..signs of foul play”
BRPD Captain Kevin Heinz says an autopsy found no external or internal injuries and they will know more when the toxicology report comes back.

Many sugar cane and rice farmers burn their fields after harvest to clear stubble, weeds and waste, but Houma Representative Beryl Amedee wonders if there are other methods farmers could use…
cut 6 (09) “….should”
Amedee says the smoke from field burning causes low visibility on roads and breathing issues for those with chronic respiratory problems.

Former Minden Congressman John Fleming wants to be Louisiana’s next State Treasurer…:
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

There’s speculation Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack will announce tomorrow he’s running for governor. He’ll join a crowded field that already features several Republicans, Jeff Landry, John Schroder, Sharon Hewitt and Richard Nelson. Also the major Democrat in the race, Shawn Wilson, has the endorsement of Governor Edwards.