5:30 LRN Newscast Sept 18

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man wanted on child rape charges in North Carolina attempted to fake his own death in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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We’ll have more on this story tomorrow…

In DeSoto Parish, the Sheriff’s Office was forced to close this morning after a possible fentanyl exposure. Three employees were transported to the hospital and are listed in stable condition. State police are assisting with the investigation and clean-up.

A Rapides Parish man has been arrested on three counts of simple arson for setting wildfires in Grant Parish last week. State Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says 32-year-old Michael Setliff of Flatwoods faces several years in prison if convicted…

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Strain says thanks to quick action by state and local firefighters, both fires remained small in size and impact.

Will Green President of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association says local car dealerships already ordered extra parts and vehicles in anticipation of the United Auto Worker’s strike, which began Friday, but if the strike lingers…

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The last UAW strike in 2019, last 40 days. Green says auto manufacturers are almost caught up with supply chain shortages from the pandemic.