10:30 LRN Newscast March 5

Governor Jeff Landry will a sign a bill today that would allow nonfelon adults to conceal carry without a permit. The legislation would go into effect on July 4th. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry would like to see legislation approved in the regular session that clarifies where you can and cannot carry a firearm…
cut 12 (11) “…bring it”

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says employers can now report job candidates who do not show up for interviews or refuse job offers on its website. LWC Secretary Susana Schowen says employers want to know if potential job seekers are acting in good faith when they apply for positions.

Cut 4 (12) “…to them.”

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and colorectal cancer is on the rise among adults under 55. GI Alliance Gastroenterologist Doctor Charles Berggreen says while the cause of the uptick in under 55 is unknown he says it could be a variation of factors.

Cut 14 (11) “…is changing.”

 

It’s recommended that adults 45 and older get screened for colon cancer.

It’s said that with age comes wisdom and if last year’s election of Police Juror Dixie Ramirez is any indication, the voters of St. John Parish must agree…

Cut 7 (10) “…the votes.”

Ramirez, a former business owner and Notary Public previously worked in government in the Clerk of Court’s Office and for the parish heading the Jobs Training program.