5:30 LRN Newscast March 28

The autopsy report for Nathan Millard, the Georgia businessman who went missing in Baton Rouge, indicates he died from a combination of cocaine, fentanyl, and alcohol.  The autopsy findings did not indicate any evidence of internal or external trauma. East Baton Rouge Coroner Doctor Beau Clark says it’s not a surprise for fentanyl to be involved in an overdose death.

Cut 14 (06)  “…fentanyl”

Louisiana’s current Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon recently announced he is not running for re-election. He’s held the position since 2006. Donelon opposes Sen Kirk Talbot’s legislation to have the position be an appointed one because he believes voters should have a say in who represents them….

Cut 3 (06) “…much less”
Donelon also says other states who have appointed insurance commissioners, usually have them in place for about three years and the learning curve is high for this job.

If you suffer from allergies, it’s probably not surprising that Baton Rouge and New Orleans rank in the top 30 Allergy Capitals in the U.S. Hannah Jaffee with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation says they rank cities by tree, grass, and weed pollen counts.

Cut 10 (09) “…in the area.” 

You can also find a list of certified products like air filters and more at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s website at aafa.org.

The LSU Women’s Basketball Team is off to Dallas to play in the NCAA Final Four. Fans gave the team a proper send-off in front of the PMAC this afternoon. They’ll play Virginia Tech Friday night at 6 PM and you can watch the game on ESPN. It’s the first final-four appearance for the Lady Tigers since 2008 and the first with Coach Kim Mulkey at the helm. It will be the fifth time Mulkey has made it to the Final Four.