1:30 LRN Newscast Aug 12

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says recovery hasn’t been linear, as full-service restaurants are taking more time to bounce back than quick-service and fast casual restaurants.

Cut 3 (09) “…in the market.”

Harris says the best way to support Louisiana restaurants is to eat local.

As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says there are even more concerning details in the case that the Secret Service wasn’t forthcoming about.

Cut 7 (13) “…important jobs.”

Scalise says the job of the Secret Service is to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health says their CORE 500 digital stethoscopes are equipped with tech that sends heart sounds and electrical impulses to the cloud.

Cut 10 (11) “…detection.”

LSU Athletics will start using the stethoscopes this school year.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is rolling out the On The Road Again Initiative to help noncustodial parents get their driver’s license back if it’s been suspended due to unpaid child support. Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says their goal is to give parents the opportunity to engage with DCFS and…

Cut 13 (12)  “…that they owe.”

On the Road Again will run from September 1 to October 31.