10:30 LRN Newscast March 17

LSU and the state’s largest ports have formed an alliance to advance cyber talent and at the same time protect critical infrastructure. LSU President William Tate says the partnership allows students to receive training and research opportunities with six of the state’s largest ports.

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Students will also assist ports to find external funding to increase their security and engage in research that’s going to add value to the state.

Louisiana Economic Development launches an online resource portal that allows small business owners to connect with others. Stephanie Hartman with LED says LouisianaBizHub.com also has an events calendar.

Cut 15 (07)  “…time it is.”

That’s LouisianaBizHub.com.

The number of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease will double by the year 2050 according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Teiko Foxx has the story.

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Delhi Representative Francis Thompson has switched parties which now gives Republicans the supermajority in both chambers. After nearly 50 years of elective service as a Democrat, 81-year Thompson is now a member of the GOP. He was among the last of the blue-dog Democrats.