9:30 LRN Newscast March 7

An autopsy is scheduled for today on the two children and one adult killed inside a home in Terrytown on Wednesday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says they have a preliminary cause of death…
cut 30 (06) “…the scene itself”
Jail records show 33-year-old Terrance Leonard has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder.

A study involving over 650-thousand children in Denmark found that the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella does not cause autism. Louisiana Department of Health Immunization Director, Doctor Frank Welch, says the vaccination-autism myth originated from a study in England involving a group of less than 12 autistic children, where the researcher concluded that many of their autistic symptoms happened after their vaccinations.
Cut 12 (07) “…are vaccinating children.”

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has a launched a new prescription drug cost tool which will help 637-thousand members price drugs and manage their prescription drugs to save money. Spokesperson Teresa Day says the tool can be accessed via desktop or mobile app and it has been in development for over a year…
cut 6 (13) “….for our members”
The Prescription Savings Solutions tool alerts members about savings opportunities with text messages or emails.

Tonight, the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction in Baton Rouge inducts four new members. LRN Farm Broadcaster Don Molino says one of the inductees is George LaCourt Junior of Morganza is respected worldwide for his experience with sustainability and conservation in the cotton industry…
cut 10 (09) “….cotton producers association”
The other three inductees are Linda Zaunbrecher, Grady Coburn and Jack Hamilton receives a posthumous induction.