10:30 LRN Newscast

The Saints rookie minicamp this weekend got rocked with shocking news that quarterback Derek Carr has retired. The Saints said while healing from a concussion and an injury to his non-throwing hand that ended his 2024 season, Carr developed degenerative damage to his right shoulder, which he determined would prevent him from continuing his playing career. In a statement, New Head Coach Kellen Moore says Carr will be missed.

Cut 14 (10) “…really, really special.”

Carr said while surgery was an option, it would not have guaranteed him the ability to perform at his prior level.

John Foster is just one night away from securing a spot in Sunday’s season finale of American Idol. The 18-year-old LSU student nailed his two songs last night to earn a spot in the top five. He will perform again tonight on ABC; and if he’s among the three to survive elimination, he will advance to the final round on Sunday.

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at UL-Lafayette have teamed up to do a comprehensive survey to learn more about the challenges veterans are facing. Gabriella Wilson is the director of the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation and says there are three different surveys and each survey is designed to capture the real-life experiences and challenges veterans face.

Cut 8 (12) “…also education.”

May is National Foster Care Month, and the Department of Children and Family Services is using the occasion to spotlight the need for foster caregivers. Secretary David Matlock says thousands of kids need good, caring foster families.

Cut 4 (11) “…amazing foster homes.”