4:30 LRN Newscast June 28

A three-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Tuesday in Pointe Coupee Parish kills two and severely injures a third. State Police Trooper Chris Reed says the driver of the ambulance, 28-year-old Kymber Nezat of Baton Rouge, and 82-year-old Albert Bordelon of Avoyelles Parish – who was being transported by the ambulance – died at the scene…:

CUT 06(11)      “…head-on.”

Reed says a second passenger in the ambulance was transported to a local hospital with severe injuries. LSP is investigating.

Nearly three years after the catastrophic hurricanes of 2020, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated the U.S. Department of Commerce has finally said there will be financial aid for Louisiana’s seafood industries to recoup revenue losses, but it shouldn’t take so long…:

CUT 09(09)      “…operating under.”

Estimated loses to the industry in 2020? Over $155-million.

 

A new poll shows Stephen Waguespack making up ground in the governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Palermo.”

At Alex Box Stadium tonight, the LSU National Champs in baseball will be honored. The Tigers fought back through the College World Series to bring home their 7th championship. This is Tiger head coach Jay Johnson’s 2nd season with the team. Kim Mulkey won a “natty” in her 2nd. Could football coach Brian Kelly be next, in his 2nd season at LSU?