AM LRN Newscall Sept 1

Up to 300 travel trailers that the state purchased for residents that lost their homes in Ida are headed to Kentucky. Brooke Thorington has more.

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UL-Lafayette embarks on two projects to establish it as part of a biopharmaceutical corridor in Louisiana. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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The U.S Department of veterans affairs is working hard to create resources for veterans at high risk of suicide. More from Whitney Thomas…

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Louisiana is donating up to 300 travel trailers, originally acquired for Hurricane Ida to assist flood survivors in Eastern Kentucky.  GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle, says the trailers are ones that have been returned to the state by Louisiana residents who’ve acquired permanent housing.

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These are trailers that the state purchased to speed up the process for those who lost their homes after Ida, and FEMA then reimbursed the state. Tingle says there are some individuals who are working directly with FEMA on temporary housing in Louisiana.

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Kentucky is paying for transportation of the trailers to the Blue Grass State and as we enter the height of hurricane season, even though it’s been quiet so far, Tingle says an adequate number of trailers will remain in Louisiana just in case.

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In late July, 39 people died in the Eastern Kentucky floods and thousands of families lost their homes and possessions. ________________________________________________

The University of Louisiana – Lafayette embarks on two new projects that will create a “biopharmaceutical corridor” in the state and advances in medicine. ULL President Dr. Joe Savoie (SAV-wah) says the projects are the result of a $50-million investment made by the Legislature and Governor Edwards…:

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Part of the money will be invested in expanding ULL’s New Iberia Research Center; the largest primate research facility of its kind in the country. Savoie says major research that led to the mRNA science behind the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was done there, and the investment will mean a large upgrade…:

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The other part will involve construction of the Iberia Bio-Innovation Accelerator. Dr. Savoie explains what that will do…:

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Savoie says this combined $50-million investment is another major step forward in establishing UL-Lafayette as a research & development university…and it will create over 500 new career-based jobs. _______________________________________________

The Ad Council and the U.S Department of veteran affairs have collaborated, creating a “Don’t Wait Reach Out” campaign that assists veterans with mental health issues.  

The campaign will be showcased all September in honor of suicide prevention. The goal is to elude veterans away from self-harm by creating a vulnerable environment for them to have critical conversations. Lisa Kearney, the veteran’s affair executive director says veterans will gain support in numerous ways.  

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Suicide reaches all communities, but veterans are more at risk. Karney says suicide can stem from everyday stress or medical conditions. She creates transparency by integrating care and connecting veterans to proper advocates for help.  

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Realizing and normalizing discussions of suicide is the objective of the campaignKearney and other officials want to create a community of instant support and availability on their website VA.Gov/reach  

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Officials are encouraging veterans to reach out before a crisis happens. _______________________________________________

An LSU study of how football players reacted to COVID indicates their immune system fared better compared to older adults with co-morbidities. LSU’s School of Kinesiology Associate Professor Guillaume (gee-um) Spielman says the findings were reassuring that the players were healthy after the CDC-recommended isolation period.

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And the research continues, Spielman says and in addition to comparing immune system responses of older adults now, they are looking at the responses of sedentary adults.

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Spielman says when the study began there was no previous research on COVID-19 and it appears that the original 14-day CDC-recommended isolation period proved to be ideal. Early findings in the pandemic indicated an increased risk of myocarditis in athletes with COVID.  However, Spielman says that extended research proved otherwise.

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TCU transfer Matthew Downing will get the start tomorrow night at quarterback when Louisiana Tech kicks off the season at Missouri. Head Coach Sonny Cumbie says Downing faced a Power Five team in 2020 when Cumbie was the offensive coordinator for the Horned Frogs…

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Missouri is expected to start Brady Cook at quarterback. He has a talented freshman wide receiver in Luther Burden. The Bulldogs had one of the best pass defenses in Conference USA last season. Cumbie is expected a big season from safety BeeJay Williamson…

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Tech returns eight starters on defense headlined by two-time All-Conference USA linebacker Tyler Grubbs. Cumbie feels good about his defense heading into the season…

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Tech has 13 transfers on defense. Kick-off is at 7 PM on ESPN U. _____________________________________________________________

BJ Ojulari, Ali Gaye, and Mike Jones Junior have been named team captains for LSU this season. Coach Brian Kelly says they were selected based on a vote by the team…

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Kelly says a player on offense each week will also be nominated to be a co-captain. Florida State rushed for 406 yards in its season-opening 47-7 win over Duquense. Senior defensive end Ali Gaye doesn’t expect the Seminoles to have much success on Sunday…

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