4:30 LRN Newscast March 17

Police in Baton Rouge arrest a 17-year-old for allegedly shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says the suspect approached a car the boy was sitting in with others, and held them at gunpoint…:

Cut 12  (12)      “…his injuries.”

The victim is identified as Matthew Fortenberry. The suspect was treated for his wounds and booked into jail.

Ascension Parish businessman Brandon Trosclair announces he’ll run for Secretary of State this fall. Trosclair owns a large chain of grocery stores. He says, if elected, he’d get rid of the state’s Dominion voting machines…:

CUT 11(12)      “…statewide.”

 

The increase in EBT card (or food stamp) benefits from the pandemic has ended and many are struggling to make up what they’re losing. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Thorington.”

Here’s some lucky St. Patrick’s Day news: crawfish prices are now down 22-percent from where they were this time last year. The Crawfish App says live mudbugs can be found for as little as $1.50-a-pound. If you want them already boiled, the price is going to be around $5 a pound. Enjoy!!