7:30 LRN Newscast Oct 5

Louisiana’s Republican U-S Senators say an F-B-I report confirms Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is innocent of the sexual misconduct allegations made against him. John Kennedy wishes the report could be made public…
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Senate Democrats call the investigation a complete sham and nearly 200 female Louisiana lawyers have signed a petition urging Kennedy and Bill Cassidy to vote against Kavanaugh’s nomination.

The Louisiana Department of Health has a new tool when it comes to the fight agaist opioid abuse. L-D-H Deputy Assistant Secretary Janice Peterson says you can sign a form that lets your physician know that you do not want any opioid medications as part of your treatment. Peterson says they are starting to see some results in their battle against opioid abuse…
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Drag Queen Story Time in Lafayette has been postponed after South Louisiana Community College backed out of hosting the event citing safety concerns. Male college students dressed in drag were set to read stories to young children tomorrow. The event has been a source of controversy. A doctor who supports Story Time says public showcases of tolerance are important for young people who may be LGBTQ.
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The Lafayette library says they still plan on having the Drag Queen Story Time event, when they find a venue.

The Swamp is the venue for Saturday’s SEC showdown between Florida and LSU. The Voice of the Tigers, Chris Blair, says the Gators do not have an explosive offense, but they can cause problems for the Tigers defense with their athleticism at the skill positions…
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Kick off is at 2:30.