10:30 LRN Newscast April 29

In Lincoln Parish, a Dubach police officer was killed while conducting a traffic stop on U-S 167 just south of Hamilton Road. State Police spokesperson Ryan Davis says Officer Russell Croxton’s police vehicle was hit by a truck driver from Arkansas who didn’t see the police unit in the right lane…

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Croxton’s father, Ruston Police Sergeant Raymond Croxton, also died in a traffic crash while on duty in 1978.

Edibles containing THC, like gummies, could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Even with an age requirement to purchase hemp products, Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly says they are easily getting into the hands of minors and there have been reported cases of psychosis in children.

Cut 9 (12)  “…the effects.”

The bill has passed in the full Senate and is awaiting a House committee hearing.

Three Kenner police officers were injured after a standoff Sunday morning that ended with the suspect 31-year-old Matthew Lathers deceased. It happened while police were investigating a double shooting. All three police officers have been released from the hospital.

Several property insurance reform bills expected to bring more insurers into Louisiana are headed to the governor’s desk. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”