5:30 LRN Newscast

Four Baton Rouge Police officers including a top official have been arrested following an investigation into physical abuse and misconduct of officers involving a man arrested two years ago. Chief Murphy Paul says a supervisor saw the footage and determined that the officers were in violation of the department’s use of excessive force policy and decided to destroy the evidence.

Cut 4 (06) “…body camera.”

Paul reassures the public that corruption and misconduct will not be tolerated in his department and anyone involved will face prosecution.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are back and the first show of its North American tour opens tonight at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City. The reimagined all-human show features spectacular acts including Criss-Cross Flying Trapeze, Extreme Box Jump Trampoline, and more. Performer Wesley Williams …

Cut 6 (11) “…this experience.”

The show will not include animals but instead a talented cast of 75 people from 18 countries.

Congress is running out of time and the possibility of a government shutdown is looming with the new fiscal year beginning Sunday. US Senator Bill Cassidy says for the most part there will be little impact on day-to-day life for Louisianans.

Cut 9 (10) “…pay claims” 

Federal employees will be furloughed and those who work in the military and Transportation Security Administration will be forced to work without pay.

LSU Tigers will travel to Oxford to take on Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday for a 5 PM kick-off. The Tigers have struggled on defense and they’ve had trouble stopping teams on third down. Coach Brian Kelly …

Cut 15 (11) “…best players”

A win for LSU and they will improve to 3-0 in the SEC. The Rebels are trying to avoid a second consecutive loss.