9:30 LRN Newscast Oct 12

Planned changes are underway to keep Louisiana State Police more aware of any possible danger a trooper may be in, as was the case for Master Trooper Adam Gaubert who was killed during a multi-parish shooting spree over the weekend.  Colonel Lamar Davis says the agency is working to implement a computer-aided dispatch system.

Cut 10 (09)  “…our communications staff.” 

The state’s Commissioner of Administration says a deal is in the works that could keep the Saints in New Orleans and the Superdome for some time. Jay Dardenne says Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has made a long-term commitment to having the Saints in the Superdome and has set up a trust to assure that happens even after she passes…

Cut 15 (07)  “…the various entities.”

The Saints’ current agreement with the state expires in 2025. Dardenne anticipates it will be extended to 2055.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this year women might notice when they have their annual screening they are asked when and which arm they received their COVID vaccine. Ochsner Health Radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says the reason being your lymph nodes could swell under your arm and impact your mammogram results.

Cut 7 (09) “…swelling.”

It’s recommended that you wait four to six weeks after your last vaccine dose to have a mammogram.

Raising Canes is hoping to hire 10-thousand new workers in the next 50 days as corporate employees are working side by side with existing employees at their restaurants. Regional VP Matt Massey says it also shows workers the potential to be promoted to the corporate office one day.

Cut 6 (12) “…to do it.”