8:30am LRN Newscast

Louisiana is lending a helping hand to Florida’s Panhandle as communities begin recovering from the powerful hurricane that moved through the area. Regional Vice President for Acadian Ambulance, Porter Taylor, says they have deployed 15 ambulances to assist with the response to Hurricane Isaias…

Cut 13 (08) “…affected area.”

Taylor says their crews could be in Florida for the next couple of weeks.

LSU visits Kentucky tonight to face a Wildcats team led by first-year head coach Will Stein. The former Oregon offensive coordinator is off to a hot 4-and-1 start in Lexington, and LSU coach Lane Kiffin says you can tell his team is well-coached by their confidence on the field.

Cut 5 (12) “…really well.”

 Kickoff at Kroger Field is set for 6:30.

The National Community Pharmacists Association names its national pharmacist of the year, and he hails from right here in Louisiana. T.J. Woodard, owner of Prescriptions to Geaux, was the recipient of the Willard B. Simmons award. Woodward’s alma mater is also benefitting from his honor.

Cut 8 (10) “…I both graduated.”

Woodard earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from ULM in 2007. He later earned his MBA from LSU in 2011.

Louisiana SONIC Drive-Ins are partnering with Keep Louisiana Beautiful to support litter cleanup across the state. Pray SONIC Marketing Director Lori Moresi (MOR-zee) says 100-percent of the proceeds from the sales of Blue Pelican Slushes will go to Keep Louisiana Beautiful.

Cut 10 (07) “…with a purpose.”

The slush will be available until March 31.