10:30 Newscast January 28th

Attorneys representing the suspects accused of participating in a rape of LSU student Madison Brooks, before she died, say she was not raped. Attorney Ron Haley says Brooks consented to have sex with two individuals in a vehicle before she was dropped off

Haley says there’s also video of a conversation from inside the car after Brooks and two men engaged in sexual activity that will show a rape did not occur.

Cut  4 (06)  “…very clear” 

A plan to streamline COVID vaccination protocols is under consideration. And because it doesn’t look like COVID is going away anytime soon Hassig feels an annual COVID booster that targets the newest variants and like flu shots will also remove confusion. Advisors also recommend removing the name-brand confusion. Hassig says when you go in for your flu shot you aren’t worried who about who produced it.

Cut 13 (10) “…every year.” 

Somebody missed out on 50-thousand dollars. The Louisiana Lottery says the deadline to claim a Powerball ticket worth 50-thousand dollars expired Thursday. The ticket was purchased at Fisherman’s One Stop on L-A 22 in Ascension Parish. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says it’s common for prizes to go unclaimed

Cut 6 (10)  “…larger ones” 

The President of Southeastern Louisiana University, in Hammond, says he will retire at the end of the current school year. 

During his 14 years at Southeastern, Crain has led the university through setbacks from state budget cuts, multiple hurricanes (most recently Ida) and the pandemic. He’s also seen it through the launch of new degree programs, numerous facility upgrades and advances in academic achievement and sports…:

Cut 10 (10) “…you’re proud of.” 

A plan to streamline COVID vaccination protocols is under consideration. The FDA advisory panel is recommending a transition to an annual vaccination routine similar to flu shots. Tulane epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says such a plan could encourage those skeptical of the vaccine to get protected. And because it doesn’t look like COVID is going away anytime soon Hassig feels an annual COVID booster that targets the newest variants and like flu shots will also remove confusion. Advisors also recommend removing the name-brand confusion. Hassig says when you go in for your flu shot you aren’t worried who about who produced it.