The search continues for the gunman who fatally shot a 21-year-old LSU student multiple times. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McKneely says Allison Rice was found inside her car early Friday morning, on a well-travelled street close to the city’s downtown area. He says they hope the public can provide information so they can track down the killer…
CUT 10 (10) “…we’re collecting.”
Rice was a marketing major at LSU. WAFB-TV reports Rice was with friends at an establishment prior to her death.

In Jefferson Parish, three siblings died in a house fire in unincorporated Gretna on Friday morning while their parents were at work. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says arson is not suspected, but the cause hasn’t yet been determined…:
CUT 12 (06) “…sad situation.”
The children were 3, 7 and 15 years of age.

Seven Louisiana schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. The winning schools are located in Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Lafayette, St. Landry and St. Tammany parishes. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley was at one of those – South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in Caddo Parish – Friday morning to celebrate the achievement with the student body…:
CUT 07(12) “…schools of excellence.”

Mourners are paying their final respects to Queen Elizabeth the second this weekend. Did you know in 2003 Queen Elizabeth issued a formal apology for the illegal deportation of thousands of French Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755? It was Louisiana attorney Warren Perrin who demanded an apology
Cut 4 (09) “…world today.”
Many of of those who deported ended up in south Louisiana and helped developed the Cajun Culture we enjoy today.

972 people were killed in 2021 on Louisiana roads according to the LSU Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Mark Lambert says the number of impaired driving crashes increased by a disturbing 32 percent.
Cut 4 (07) “…seatbelts.”
Last year there was also an all-time high of 185 pedestrians being killed by motorists.

Baton Rouge Police are trying to find the killer of an LSU student. BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 21-year-old Allison Rice’s vehicle was found near railroad tracks early Friday morning , not far from the city’s downtown area…:
CUT 09 (09) “…in her car.”
Investigators say it was possible she was waiting for a train to pass when she was gunned down.

Seven Louisiana schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. The winning schools are located in Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Lafayette. St. Landry and St. Tammany parishes. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says it’s exciting news…:
CUT 06(07) “…our schools.”
Three Louisiana schools are recognized as “Exemplary High Performing.” They are the LSU Lab School and St. James Episcopal Day School in Baton Rouge and South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in Caddo Parish.

LSU kicks off SEC play tonight against Mississippi State. Tigers Head Coach Brian Kelly says there’s a lot of talk about the Bulldogs Air Raid offense, but they are also good on defense…:
CUT 13(10) “…to succeed.”
The Bulldogs have only allowed 169 rushing yards in two games. Kick off is at 5 PM.

Thousands are paying their final respects to Queen Elizabeth the Second in London before her funeral on Monday. Did you know Queen Elizabeth once issued a formal apology to Acadians after a Louisiana man threatened to sue her. Marsanne Golsby has the story….
cut 1 (30) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

Cops continue to search for the gunman who fatally shot an LSU student multiple times in her vehicle as she was stopped at a railroad crossing near downtown Baton Rouge early Friday morning. 21-year-old Allison Rice was from Ascension Parish.

New data is out on the number of fatalities that occurred in Louisiana in 2021 and it’s not good. According to the LSU Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation, 927 people were killed in 2021 on Louisiana roads, that’s a 17-percent increase over the prioer year and the most since 2007. There was also an all-time high 185 pedestrian fatalities. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says always walk against the traffic not with it…
cut 5 (09) “….against the traffic”

Seven Louisiana schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. Four are recognized for Exemplary Growth. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says they are Folsom Elementary in St. Tammany, Frasch Elementary in Calcasieu, Grand Prairie in St. Landry and Myrtle Place Elementary in Lafayette…
cut 8 (06) “….year to year”

A 21-year-old LSU student was found shot to death early today in Baton Rouge. BRPD spokesman Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says Allison Rice was found inside her car, on a well-travelled street close to the city’s downtown area. He says the investigation is in the early stages…:

CUT 10  (10)        “…we’re collecting.”

Rice was a marketing major at LSU. She had been partying with friends at a club last night.

Tragedy in Jefferson parish, as three kids die in a Gretna house fire this morning. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says arson is not suspected, but the cause hasn’t yet been determined…:

CUT 12  (06)        “…sad situation.”

The children were 3, 7 and 15 years of age.

Louisiana rapper Mystikal will be arraigned Monday on charges of 1^st degree rape, domestic battery and drug possession. The artist – real name Michael Tyler – faces a life sentence if convicted of the rape charge alone. Tyler is from New Orleans, but lives in Ascension Parish.

LSU and the Saints are home underdogs this weekend, which is rare for both teams not to be favorite at home. Jeff Palermo has more on the games in Baton Rouge and New Orleans and other matchups…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Palermo.”

Police in Baton Rouge hope the public can help them with leads to the killer of an LSU student, found dead in her car close to several area nightspots. BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 21-year-old Allison Rice was shot multiple times, and their investigation is just getting started…:

CUT 10  (10)        “…we’re collecting.”

He asks anyone who may know anything about it to contact Baton Rouge Police or Crimestoppers.

Three kids – ages 3, 7 and 15, were killed in a Jefferson Parish house fire Friday morning. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the three were siblings…:

CUT 11  (11)        “…to those injuries.”

He says the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but arson is not suspected.

2021 saw an alarming increase in traffic fatalities and an all-time high for pedestrian deaths. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

Congratulations to Ascension Parish Sheriff’s 1^st Lieutenant Mike Brooks, who was chosen to sing the National Anthem Sunday, at the Saints home opener against Tampa Bay. Brooks says it’s an honor to be asked, especially when they so often choose musicians or recording artists for the task. Kickoff is at noon Sunday in the Caesar’s Superdome.

Here’s a troubling statistic: 972 people were killed in 2021 on Louisiana roads. That’s a 17-percent increase from 2020, according to the LSU Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says that’s disturbing…:

CUT 03(09)      “…of COVID.”

The major causes of roadway deaths and injuries here are distracted driving, impaired driving, and aggressive driving.

Baton Rouge Police hope the public can help them catch the killer of an LSU student; found shot to death in her car overnight. BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 21-year-old Allison Rice’s vehicle was found near railroad tracks, not far from the city’s downtown area…:

CUT 09(09)      “…in her car.”

They ask anyone with knowledge of the murder to contact them.

Seven Louisiana schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. The winning schools are located in Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Lafayette, St. Landry and St. Tammany parishes. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley was at one of those – South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in Caddo Parish – this morning to celebrate the achievement with the student body…:

CUT 07(12)      “…schools of excellence.”

LSU is 2.5 point underdog at home in tomorrow’s SEC opener against Mississippi State. Tigers Head Coach Brian Kelly says there’s a lot of talk about the Bulldogs Air Raid offense, but they are also good on defense…:

CUT 13(10)      “…to succeed.”

The Bulldogs have only allowed 169 rushing yards in two games.

A 21-year-old LSU student was found shot to death early today in Baton Rouge. BRPD spokesman Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says Allison Rice was found inside her car, on a well-travelled street close to the city’s downtown area. He says the investigation is in the early stages…:

CUT 10  (10)        “…we’re collecting.”

Rice was a marketing major at LSU. She had been partying with friends at a club last night.

Tragedy in Jefferson parish, as three kids die in a Gretna house fire this morning. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says arson is not suspected, but the cause hasn’t yet been determined…:

CUT 12  (06)        “…sad situation.”

The children were 3, 7 and 15 years of age.

Louisiana rapper Mystikal will be arraigned Monday on charges of 1^st degree rape, domestic battery and drug possession. The artist – real name Michael Tyler – faces a life sentence if convicted of the rape charge alone. Tyler is from New Orleans, but lives in Ascension Parish.

LSU and the Saints are home underdogs this weekend, which is rare for both teams not to be favorite at home. Jeff Palermo has more on the games in Baton Rouge and New Orleans and other matchups…:

CUT 02(33)      “…Palermo.”

Amid reports that our state has some very unsafe drivers, 2021 saw an alarming increase in traffic fatalities and an all-time high for pedestrian deaths…:

Cut 01  (32)      “…Thorington.”

After a high speed chase through two parishes – Lafayette and Vermillion – one of Acadiana’s most wanted was nabbed by lawmen this week. 200-year-old Gavin Garnica, of Abbeville, was wanted for numerous drug offenses, carjacking, domestic battery, witness intimidation and more. He’s now behind bars.

Three children were tragically killed in a Gretna house fire this morning. Jefferson Parish Sherriff Joe Lopinto says a 3-year-old, 7-year-old, and a 15-year-old victim were all from the same family…:

CUT 11(11)      “…to those injuries.”

He says they do not suspect arson at this time, but investigators are still doing their thing.

Seven Louisiana schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. The winning schools are located in Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Lafayette. St. Landry and St. Tammany parishes. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says it’s exciting news…:

CUT 06(07)      “…our schools.”

Three Louisiana schools are recognized as “Exemplary High Performing.” They are the LSU Lab School and St. James Episcopal Day School in Baton Rouge and South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in Caddo Parish.