9:30 LRN Newscast

Certain school support staff might not be getting stipends this year, so unions representing them are looking to come up with ways to get them that money. D’Shay Oaks, the president of the Louisiana Association of Educators, says if it comes to that, they need to do it in a way that doesn’t cause any collateral damage.

Cut 8 (12) “…the key here.” 

Louisiana is the number-one state in the nation in year-over-year construction job growth by percentage. The Associated General Contractors of America says every major metropolitan area reported growth in construction jobs, leading to about a 22-percent year-over-year increase. Louisiana Chapter President Reldon Owens expects that momentum to continue.

Cut 6 (11) “…conscious career choice.”

New research has found that the combination of CBD and THC significantly reduces agitation for people with dementia who are at the end of their lives. In severe dementia and in the late stages of life, agitation is a common neuropsychiatric symptom. Dr. Jeff Keller of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center says symptoms include vocal outbursts, verbal hostility, hitting and throwing of property.

Cut 11 (09) “…these folks reside.”

As the Saints continue with training camp, Tyler Shough is looking to have a big year in his first full season as the starting quarterback. Shough hosted pass catchers on a trip to San Diego for offseason workouts and passing sessions. Saints legends Drew Brees and Lance Moore stopped by to give tips, and Shough says it was hard not to be star-struck, especially for Louisiana native running back Travis Etienne (AY-chan).

Cut 14 (12) “…he’s cool man.”