09:30 LRN Newscast, September 5th

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says a teen has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at the Brusly-Port Allen game on Friday night. 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson II is charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. Sergeant Landon Groger says it’s sad a teenager would bring a gun to a game:
Cut 12 (06) “faith-based groups”
Counselors are on hand at the schools today.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the wildfire in Beauregard Parish was the result of arson and they are looking for the suspect. He says The Tiger Island blaze is the largest wildfire in Louisiana history:
CUT 5 (11) “stop this”
They are offering a $2000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction.

Narcan, the nasal spray that can help reverse an opioid overdose, will be available over the counter on Wednesday…:
Cut 3 (28) …I’m Brooke Thorington”

Research from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center shows more pregnant women exceeded the recommended gestational weight gain during the pandemic. Director of Reproductive Endocrinology Dr. Leanne Redman says they also found high rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes..:
Cut 7 (11) “of pregnancy”