17:30 LRN Newscast September 25

Saints Q-B Drew Brees and Coach Sean Payton respond to the president’s comments regarding NFL players who do not stand for the national anthem…

Voicer 1 (29) “I’m Michelle Southern”

A lawmaker wants to cut state tax dollars for the Saints after some players didn’t stand during the national anthem during Sunday’s game. St. Francisville Representative Kenny Havard also points out the state rents office space in the Benson Tower at an expensive price…:

Cut 8 (08) “the state”

State Police say a 7 year old was killed in a single vehicle crash in St. Charles parish.  Trooper Melissa Matey says they believe the driver, 32 year old Islam Ezzo was impaired when he ran off of the roadway.

Cut 9        (08)      “…later died.”

State Police say the child was not properly restrained.

Lake Charles Police are investigating a shooting Sunday evening that killed a 10-year-old and seriously injured a 17-year-old. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says police are actively searching for a suspect or suspects. He says it was a grim scene when they responded to the call…:

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The 10-year-old who died was Jaylyn Citizen of Lake Charles.