08:30 LRN Newscast January 27th

The app LinkedIn is known for creating connections in the professional world and now a new app, BoomNation, wants to do the same for the trade industry…:
Cut 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Gallagher”

WBRZ in Baton Rouge is reporting an LSU student has been arrested for allegedly using the anonymous app YikYok to make a post about an active shooter at the dining hall on campus. LSUPD was made aware of the post Monday and investigators were able to track the threat to 18-year-old Dominic Moore. He faces one count of terrorizing, which is a felony.

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport is one of 400 sites conducting clinical trials for an oral medication to prevent COVID for those who are exposed by someone in their household. Principal investigator Dr. Joseph Bocchini (Bo-key-nee) Jr. says the trial is looking for qualified participants to look at
efficacy and dosage…:
Cut 11 (10) “be needed”
He says this is a critical advance in outpatient treatment of COVID.

State Wildlife & Fisheries’ annual “Get Out and Fish” events start today where rainbow trout has been stocked in select ponds across the state. LDWF spokesperson Danica Williams says this is a great time of year to cast a line:
Cut 9 (12) “ready to go”
Check locations near you online at “wlf.la.gov”; click on Get Out and Fish!