LRN Newscast 15:30 10-30-14

Two young girls have been struck and killed, and another school student pedestrian seriously injured in Breaux Bridge as they were walking to school. It happened about 8 am this morning, and State Trooper Jared Sandifer says the driver is suspected of being impaired…

CUT 11 (09) Q: “this situation”

Because of Friday night football, the city of Breaux Bridge had expected to have Trick or Treating tonight, but that part of the city has cancelled it for a candlelight vigil.

 

A new study by Oceana indicates some misrepresentation of shrimp products in the US, with about 30% of them being falsely labeled. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says that 90% of the shrimp eaten in the US is imported…

CUT 6 (11) Q: “this situation”

He says the government needs to step in and take action on this.

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In last night’s Senate debate, Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu was on the receiving end of criticism from her two Republican challengers on everything from Obamacare to immigration. But Jeremy Alford of La-politics-dot-com says Rob Maness spent more time attacking Landrieu than Bill Cassidy…

CUT 3 (07) “Rob Maness”

This was the last televised debate before Tuesday’s election.

 

There’s plenty to do in the Bayou State with this being Halloween weekend. Jacques Berry with the Lt. Governor’s office, says Louisiana is becoming more and more of a Halloween destination, with one of the most popular being 13th Gate in Baton Rouge…

CUT 12 (09) “for those”

This Halloween weekend is also the weekend for Voodoo Fest in New Orleans.