A new initiative aims to offer no-cost genetic screening to 100-thousand Louisiana adults, with enrollment beginning next year. LCMC Health and Helix researchers will test for genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancers, Lynch Syndrome and familial hypercholesterolemia. LCMC Health System Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Heaton says having the gene does not mean you have the disease, but it drastically changes your next steps.

Cut 7 (08) “…of these diseases.”

Governor Landry this initiative represents the kind of innovation hat can change the trajectory of health in Louisiana for generations to come.

At the University of Louisiana System Board meeting, Louisiana Tech faculty senate president Michael Swanbom went before the board to discuss his disappointment in the lack of a cost of living adjustment raise for faculty and staff. Board Chairman Mark Romero says he understands the need to increase faculty salaries, but the university must manage its finances responsibly.

Cut 6 (10) “…we act responsibly.”

U-L Board leaders are concerned about the lack of cash on hand that the university has available.

According to Connect L-A more than 44-thousand homes and businesses in north Louisiana have received broadband access between December 2023 to December 2025. That is more than three times faster than the national average.

Veneeth Iyengar, the executive director of ConnectLA, says among the many benefits of being connected to reliable high-speed internet is being able to keep college-bound students in Louisiana, citing the small North Louisiana community of Plain Dealing, where many high school seniors are looking to pursue trade skills upon graduation.

Cut 12 (15) “…college that’s nearby.”

Early voting for the November third election continues in Louisiana. The polls are open through Tuesday, except on Sunday from 8:30 AM to 6 PM.