1230PM LRN Newscast July 14

McDonalds is pumping 114 million dollars into 200 Louisiana restaurants to overhaul everything from the exterior of the building to how you order your food. McDonalds is going all in on online ordering as part of the revamp. Customers can now download an app that lets them place an early order ahead of time. McDonalds Vice President of US Restaurant Development Rob Lancaster says it’s easy to use and should get you in and out fast.

Cut 7 (07) “few minutes.”

The family of the St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to a drunk driver is fundraising to help pay for the expenses related to the tragedy that shocked the family, and community. The GoFundMe account is over half way to its final 20,000 dollar goal, which Chris Sintiere, the father and husband, says means a lot, but it’s still a difficult time for the family.

Cut 12 (10) “a sudden.”

A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says while the evidence could be damning come court time, it could be used by a skillful defense attorney to get an upper hand in jury selection.

Cut 4 (11) “previously”

Court papers revealed yesterday have revealed that two students were allegedly involved in a similar incident September 6th that left another pledge violently ill. Gruver died September 14th.

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