16:30 LRN Newscast November 8

Two people were injured and dozens have been evacuated off of a Shell platform about 115 miles of the Louisiana coast, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Petty Officer Lexie Preston says a 54-year-old male suffered from flash burns and a concussion and a 29-year-old male suffered a sprained wrist and a concussion.
Cut 13 (05) “nearby hospital”
Preston says the fire has been reduced to a small flame and a light sheen is reported north of the platform.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says a Covington woman is under arrest amid allegations she lied about an NFL referee physically abusing her. Lt. Brennan Matherne says 49-year-old Sandra Brooks told cops in June that her live in boyfriend, 57-year-old Carl Johnson Sr. of Thibodaux, was hitting her. He says Brooks sent police audio recordings…:
Cut 9 (10) “false report”
He says no evidence of wrongdoing by Johnson was found and ultimately he was exonerated in the investigation and Brooks is one now facing the charges.

A fire in Many destroyed the ARC of Sabine building, which benefits developmentally disabled persons in the area. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says they have a person in custody…
Cut 6 (07) “active warrant”
The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Brett Shoemaker and he’s a former client of ARC. No injuries reported.

The Rayville Police Department arrested a 14-year-old twice yesterday after he was found with rifle ammunition and a handgun at school. Police Chief Willie Robinson says they received a call from Rayville High School that a magazine was found in the student’s backpack. He says the teenager was charged and released into the custody of his grandparents…:
Cut 14 (11) “kid’s vehicle”
Robinson says the teen told detectives that he forgot to take the gun out of his bag after he went hunting.