3:30 LRN Newscast May 4

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon fines the Texas law of McClenny, Mosely, and Associates firm $2 million for its role in an insurance fraud scheme. Donelon says law firms are usually regulated by the bar association and the Supreme Court when it comes to misrepresentation…

Cut 4 (11)  “…we’re acting.” 

The firm admitted to misrepresenting 856 claims in Louisiana.

Chairman of Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board, David Savoy says a mixed bag of inflation and limited consumption has made this one of the worst seasons for producers. He says if sales remain at this level for the remainder of the season, they will not see favorable profits.

Cut 8 (08)  “…cheaper, cheaper.” 

Alabama Baseball Coach Brad Bohannon was fired following reports of suspicious betting activity before last Friday’s game against LSU that suspended sports betting on Alabama baseball in Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. A statement from UA says they are investigating the matter and Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says that makes him believe there’s a connection to the suspicious gambling…

Cut 12 (09) “…firing him.” 

LSU is not suspected of being involved in the betting probe.

The joyride of four children that began in Smith County, Texas ended around 8:30 this morning in Port Allen. West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Sgt. Landon Groger says they received a call from the car owner, who was tracking the vehicle with their GPS. Deputies located the car, and the 15-year-old driver gave a short pursuit. The ages of the three passengers are 12, 13, and 14.

Cut 10 (10) “…jurisdiction.”