11:30 AM Newscast Jan 15

President Biden delivers his farewell address tonight. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross expects Biden’s address to be a traditional one.

Cut 5 (13) “…some looking ahead.”

Biden’s address is seven Central time.

The Best Nursing School in these United States is right here in Louisiana. For the first time since the program was founded almost 40 years ago, Southern University’s School of Nursing has been named the Best Nursing School in the United States by nurse.org. Southern Nursing School Dean Sandra Brown says Southern didn’t get this honor on their own…

Cut 15 (09) “…State of Louisiana.”

Train service between New Orleans and Mobile is a step closer to reality. Amtrak has received another 21 million dollars from the Federal Railroad Administration to restart the line that was suspended after Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says the service could help underprivileged areas along the line.

Cut 9 (09)  “…by vehicle.”

Louisiana loves our King Cakes but many are unable to enjoy the traditional sweet but there is an alternative. The Eat Fit King Cake developed by Ochsner’s Eat Fit initiative has 93% fewer carbs, zero sugar, no artificial dyes, and four times more protein. It is also certified gluten-free and clean-label and Eat Fit Founder Molly Kimball says this year they’re adding Eat Fit King Cake Cupcakes.

Cut 11 (07) “…stuff like that.”