Multiple reports say Congressman Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish is no longer in the ICU.

A 79-year-old former Secretary of State employee has been arrested for possession of child pornography on his state issued computer. Trooper Michael Reichardt with State Police says they were contacted by the Secretary of State’s Office reporting that Bruce Barron of Farmerville had suspicious activity on his work computer.
Cut 12 (07) “arrested”

LSU and Southern University are the only institutions allowed to grow cannabis in the state as the LSU board of supervisors awarded the medical marijuana to GB Sciences Inc out of Las Vegas. LSU Ag Center head Dr. Bill Richardson says they aren’t going to be just another weed grower. He says there is a great potential for research..
Cut 4 (10) “community”

State Education Superintendent John White says more Louisiana students are graduating than ever as 35-hundred more students graduate in 2016 than in 2012. He says we’re moving towards greater graduation rates and higher levels of education for kids who graduate from high school.
Cut 7 (09) “graduation rate”

Out of 127 individuals nominated, eight distinguished athletes will be inducted tomorrow at the 2017 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches. Hall of Fame CEO and President Ronnie Rantz says out of the 8, two time first team all American at LSU in 1988 and 89, David Toms of Monroe is one of the best golfers to come out of the state.
Cut 10 (10) “younger.”
Some other inductees include, DD Breaux and Ed Reed.