LRN Newscast 14:30 06-15-15

Dozens of vehicles are trapped on a high hill at the Colfax Mudfest Park after a homemade levee gave way and water from the Red River rushed in…:
CUT 2 (29) “reporting”

The mayor of Springfield has pleaded guilty to criminal mischief for his participation in a ticket fixing scheme. As part of a plea deal, state judge Bruce Bennett ordered Mayor Charles Martin to resign, pay $550 in fees and fines, and enter into 2 years of probabtion. ===========================
The low pressure system in the Gulf referred to as Invest 91-L will be bringing more rain to Texas and Southwest Louisiana tonight and into tomorrow…
CUT 5 (11) Q: “to set up”
That’s Jonathan Brazzell with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, who says it is possible the system could get stronger before moving onshore.

In an Orleans Parish courtroom, former New Orleans Saints star Darren Sharper has pleaded guilty to the rape of at least 9 women in several states, including Louisiana. As part of a plea deal, Sharper will be serving 9 years in a federal prison in California…
CUT 13 (12) Q: “much more favorable”
That’s legal analyst Tim Meche, who says Sharper will get credit for time served and for good behavior.