LRN Newscast March 15

Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson wants to follow the lead of other states and decrease the incarceration rate in Louisiana. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Louisiana’s Health Department reports there’s been a fourth storm-related death. It happened in Nathitoches Parish. The cornoner reports three individuals were moving items from a flooded residence and the boat began to take on water and only two of the individuals were able to swim to safety.

The American Red Cross estimates 12-thousand people have been impacted by flooding in the state. Spokesperson Nancy Malone says the public can get involved with flood relief efforts by applying to become a member or by making donations…
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Malone says over a dozen shelters have been opened for those who can’t live in their flooded home.

A car sharing service called Zipcar has opened on LSU’s campus, which gives students the opportunity to rent vehicles by the hour, week or month. LSU’s director of parking and transportation services, Jeff Campbell, says says any service like this is a plus to LSU…
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Zipcar pays for your gas and insurance.