Louisiana Tech’s faculty senate president says there’s a level of distrust after the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors rejected cost-of-living raises for faculty and staff. Michael Swanbom says the distrust stems from conflicting messages from now-former Tech President Jim Henderson and system leaders.

Cut 4 (08) “…has gone forward.”

UL Board leaders have expressed concerns about Tech’s finances for the reason on holding off on raises.

A new initiative aims to offer no-cost genetic screening to 100-thousand Louisiana adults, with enrollment beginning next year. LCMC Health and Helix researchers will test for genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancers, Lynch Syndrome and high cholesterol. Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Heaton…

Cut 9 (09)  “…their enhanced risk.”

Governor Landry says this initiative represents the kind of innovation that can change the trajectory of health in Louisiana for generations to come.

The Louisiana Department of Health has added three kratom-related substances to the state’s schedule One list, which means they are illegal in all forms. Deputy Health Secretary Doctor Pete Croughan says risks of those three substances include dependence and respiratory depression…

Cut 15 (13) “….that fentanyl does”

It will be the Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday morning in Paris. It’s the last time New Orleans will have to face Aaron Rodgers, the future hall of fame quarterback is expected to retire after this season. Saint sCoach Kellen Moore says Rodgers’ is a master at using his pre-snap cadence…

Cut 3 (11) “…line of scrimmage’

Kick-off Sunday is at 8:30.