1:30 LRN Newscast Dec 08

The infrastructure bill signed into law recently by President Biden also contains a pilot program that would lower the age for interstate truckers from 21 to 18.  More from Dave Brannen…:

CUT 02(35)      “…Brannen.”

Cops in Baton Rouge seek a woman who brandished then fired a gun inside a beauty supply store. The store’s owner was confronting her for shoplifting a wig, when she pulled the piece, fired a round into the ceiling then pointed the gun at the owner. Security cams caught good images and Crimestoppers is taking tips.

 

An LSU Health study indicates job burnout is very real; especially for healthcare professionals. The 2019 research project shows that fully half of health workers burn out for various reasons. Dr. Brad Speiler, who led the study, says the phenomenon affects other mainstream professions as well…:

CUT 08(10)      “…higher rates.”

LSU quarterback Max Johnson says he’s intending to transfer after two seasons with the Tigers. Surprising, as he started 11 games this season, says Tiger Rag editor William Weathers. The move leaves LSU with only Garrett Nussmeier at QB, so who else could Coach Brian Kelly get? Weathers says one possibility is getting Myles Brennan to transfer back…:

CUT 05(10)      “…philosophically.”