09:30 LRN Newscast January 27

Washington D-C Mardi Gras returns after a one-year hiatus. David Grubb has more on the popular business and social event…:

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Former Saints quarterback legend Drew Brees has made a social media post reflecting on his 16 years with coach Sean Payton who announced he’s leaving the team this week. Brees says he will forever cherish his time under Payton — a coach who the QB said always did what was best for the team.
Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport is one of 400 sites conducting clinical trials for an oral medication to prevent COVID illness for those who are exposed to the virus by someone in their household. Principal investigator Dr. Joseph Bocchini (Bo-key-nee) Jr. says they are looking for participants who will be compensated…:
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Visit Willis Knighten’s website and search COVID clinical trials.
The Lake Charles founder of the popular Waitr app has joined an effort to help easily connect skilled trade workers to employers through their smartphone. Chris Meaux says in addition to allowing prospective employers to search worker profiles, BoomNation also has the ability for skilled workers to showcase their work and display photos of their greatest hits…:
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The app is free for job seekers.