1:30 LRN Newscast March 14

Zachary Police Chief David McDavid says judges should be more careful about reducing bonds on known criminals. Jim Shannon has more.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jim Shannon.”

Thousands of Louisiana students walked out of class today in solidarity with a national youth movement protesting gun violence and gun laws. NET Charter School students were led in a chant calling for an end to shootings of all kinds.

Cut 12 (08) “in peace.”

Drew Brees is back in Black and Gold after agreeing to a two year, 50 million dollar contract one day before the start of free agency. There’s no denying he signed far below his market value after watching journeymen QBs and unproven gunslingers sign more lucrative contracts. Brees says he wanted to make sure the team had the flexibility to make a Super Bowl run.

Cut 10 (10) “more guys.”

An Opelousas woman is in jail after allegedly killing her uncle because of his “constant chattering.”  St. Landry Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says 49-year-old Melissa Ann Credeur (Cra-ter) initially accused, John Ray Gautreaux, of raping her while she slept. Guidroz says she admitted to some mental issues, which may have led to this murder…

Cut 5  (10) “our conversation.”.