4:30 PM LRN Newscast

In unrelated incidents, two Acadia Parish women are accused of giving their children illegal narcotics. Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office says Monesha Mouton of Crowley was arrested for allegedly giving her 3 children methamphetamine and cocaine. Brooke Labouve of Jennings was arrested for allegedly giving her child methamphetamine and marijuana. Both were booked into the Acadia Parish Jail and face cruelty to Juvenile charges.

New data released by Louisiana’s Insurance Department shows private auto insurance rates declined on average nearly six percent in 2025, while homeowners’ insurance rates rose slightly. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the decrease in auto premiums is due to a reduction in accidents. He believes rates will continue to drop because of tort legislation approved last year…

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The United Cajun Navy sends help where it’s needed. This time it’s in the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Two more forest fires broke out in Beauregard Parish today. Ag and Forestry Commissioner, Mike Strain, says crews have battled more than 40 wildfires in Southeast and Northwest Louisiana since the weekend. He says do not do any outdoor burning even if you are a prescribed burner…

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