7:30 LRN Newscast

A new administration takes over on Monday with the swearing in of Republican Jeff Landry as governor. Landry plans to hold a special session in February on crime. Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala says they will look to pass criminal justice reform initiatives. Bacala says he finds it interesting that felony arrests in New Orleans have significantly dropped, from 22-thousand in 2010 to just four-thousand in 2022…
cut 12 (12) “….blow up”

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is leaving politics after a 35-year career. Dardenne has served as a state senator, Secretary of State and Lt. Governor. Dardenne was elected as Lt. Governor in 2010 and launched the Pick Your Passion marketing campaign….
cut 8 (10) “…after Katrina”

Many of us have made health and fitness resolutions for the new year. LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Assistant Professor of Research Jacob Mey has some tips on staying on track. Mey suggests making subtle adjustments to your diet and every day ask yourself…
Cut 4 (10) “…positive direction.”
Mey says when starting a new exercise routine, a couple of days of exercise at a light effort is a great way to start.

A great performance from LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier yesterday helped the Tigers pull off a 35-31 win over Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Nussmeier threw for 395 yards and three touchdowns. Coach Brian Kelly on the Nuss bus..
cut 16 (16) “…for us”
LSU finishes the season with a 10-3 record.