11:30 LRN Newscast March 10

Louisiana State Police arrested the parents in the cold case of an infant female found inside a garbage bag in Picayune, MS in 1992. Inga Carriere (carry-aaa) was arrested in Avondale on Feb. 28th and Andrew Carriere was arrested in Galliano March 9. Louisiana State Police – Trooper Kate Stegall…

Cut 9 (05) “…in Mississippi.”

Advanced DNA technology helped them solve the case.

Now that former LABI President Stephen Waguespack has announced his candidacy there are seven major candidates running for governor. J-M-C analytics pollster John Couvillon expects the candidates will stay in the race for at least a few months, but the next campaign finance report will be telling…

Cut 12 (10) “…that person.”

No, La Nina or El Nino means neutral weather conditions for Louisiana. The La Nina weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity is no longer a threat to the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says an El Nino is less threatening than its counterpart.

Cut 7 (08) “…coming season.”

El Nino is warmer in the northern U.S. and cooler than normal in the south.

The time change this weekend is ideal for changing the batteries on your smoke detector. In 2022, nearly 80 Louisianans lost their lives in residential fires. Ashley Rodrigue with the State Fire Marshal’s office recommends upgrading smoke alarms older than 10 years to 10-year sealed battery alarms.

Cut 14 (08)  “…it most.”

If you are in need of a smoke alarm, contact your local fire department for a free one.