09:30 LRN Newscast May 4th

The family of Alton Sterling is grieving all over again, after the Department of Justice announces no federal charges will be filed against the Baton Rouge police officers involved in his shooting. Sterling’s aunt Sandra Sterling is hopeful the state’s investigation will bring forth criminal charges against the officers.
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Baton Rouge Attorney Beau Brock says new information released by the U.S. Justice Department will play a huge factor in the state case…
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Attorney John McLindon who represents officer Blane Salamoni told L-R-N that he believes the results of the state investigation will be the same and that no charges will be handed down against the officers.
The full House has convened this morning to discuss the proposed budget for next fiscal year that would cut 235-million dollars more than the governor recommended from the department of Health. Michelle Southern has more…..
voicer 1 (30) “….I’m Michelle southern”

There are thousands without power in southwest Louisiana this morning as a result of the severe storms that moved through yesterday. Several roads also remain impassable because of high water. Public schools closed in Allen, Jeff Davis and Beauregard Parishes.