10:30 LRN Newscast Jan 6

Eleven months after McNeese State signed basketball coach Will Wade to its second largest contract ever at $1.175 million for five years he’s been signed to a new five-year contract at $700,000 annually. The Cowboys will have a noon presser today on the contract extension.

Port of New Orleans cruise passenger numbers are back to pre-pandemic levels with one point two million passenger movements. Teiko Foxx has more.

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Due to the shortage of truck drivers, the Louisiana Motor Transport Association is encouraging more women to join the workforce with the initiative “Women in Motion.” Executive Director of LMTA Renee Amar says while women make up 50 percent of the workforce…

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Depending on what is being hauled and how far, she says drivers can make annually anywhere from $40,0000 to $120,000.

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will be stepping away from royal duties as he undergoes treatment. LSU History Professor Meredith Veldman says there are mechanisms in place to fill his role as he undergoes treatment.

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As for the line of succession upon King Charle’s death, Prince William will become King followed by his eldest son George.