LRN Newscast 17:30 August 11th

The Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control issue over 800 citations to Louisiana establishments for selling alcohol and tobacco to minors during the summer. Eric Gill reports…
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A family in Covington says their pet cat was found sliced in half on a golf course. Jeff Dorson, director of the Humane Society of Louisiana, says these cases need to be fully investigated to ensure it doesn’t become a gateway to bigger crimes…
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State Police say a 1-year-old, who was riding in the lap of a front seat passenger, was ejected from the vehicle and died from her injuries in a crash that took place in Morehouse Parish on Monday afternoon. Trooper Michael Reichardt says 23-year-old Shatora Hall of Bastrop was driving and there were five other people in the car at the time:
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He says Hall has been charged with reckless operation and a no child restraint violation.

Slidell Police are calling it a miracle that a 50-year-old motorcyclist survived a crash with an 18-wheeler. Sergeant Daniel Seuzenua says they believe the driver of the semi was intoxicated and literally ran over the motorcycle which stopped, waiting to make a turn. Seuzeneau says the bike was dragged underneath the truck and the victim tossed off his motorcycle…
cut 14 (10) “…full recovery”
The truck driver was arrested and faces several charges.