5:30 LRN Newscast Jun 27

A carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says Sunday afternoon, 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers. He then carjacked a vehicle and fled. Then a few hours later Pryor encounters an Alabama state Trooper working an accident…:

Cut 13 (14) “…in Alabama.” 

He’ll eventually be extradited back to Slidell.

Bravo to LSU fans who helped push the College World Series Jell-O shot competition over the top; meaning about $60-thousand for the LSU food pantry. Spokesperson Allison Paz is grateful to Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha…:

Cut 11 (09)  “…that donation.”

With a $1.36 billion investment by the federal government, more Louisianans will receive high-speed internet…:

Cut 2 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx”  

In Monroe, an off-duty state police sergeant was arrested Monday evening after allegedly hitting a parked car while driving under the influence and leaving the scene. 49-year-old Shelton Crooks has been with the agency since 1999 and has been placed on administrative leave with state police.