1:30 LRN Newscast

The SEC does not want its federal lawsuit against LSU to be dismissed, despite the Tigers not rostering former pro players. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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The recreational fishing season of amberjack in state Gulf of America waters came to an end at 12:01 today. The popular fishing season came to an end after 43 days because NOAA has determined the annual number of fish allowed to be harvested has been met. The next recreational season for Amberjack will begin September 1st.

 

The Social Security Administration says Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost of living adjustment in January 2027. That means an additional 75-dollars a month. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana says the COLA increase is nice, but it’s not enough to keep up with inflation, which means some seniors will have to make difficult decisions…

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LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Alexandria are partnering together so that physical therapy students can get the necessary degrees to enter the workforce after six years of schooling, instead of seven. LSUA Chancellor Doctor Elizabeth Beard says by working across the LSU System, they can create a clear pathway from LSUA into a highly specialized health profession.

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The pathway responds to a growing demand for physical therapists.