1:30 LRN Newscast

On Tuesday, Louisiana voters approved Constitutional Amendment One which allows the spouse of a disabled veteran who was eligible for a special, higher property tax exemption to move to a different home and keep the exemption after the veteran’s death. Louisiana Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says military spouses make many sacrifices, so this is one way to show them gratitude.

Cut 11 (12) “…us to do.”

This higher property tax exemption can only be transferred one time.

First Lady Melania Trump will be at the LSU game tomorrow. She will be on campus to announce a five-million-dollar endowment fund supporting scholarships for LSU students who experienced foster care. LSU president Wade Rousse says fans should expect some changes in stadium security.

Cut 5 (10) “…gate entrances.”

 

Former LSU football coach Ed Orgeron says he’s alive today thanks to the doctors and nurses at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Orgeron, who is back at LSU as a special assistant, missed a good portion of preseason practice and the first few games because of an illness. Coach O says the hospital staff worked together like a championship football team…

Cut 13 (10) “…unbelievable”

Orgeron made the comments in a special advertisement for Our Lady of the Lake.

Nicholls State has signed a corporate logo patch deal with Thibodaux Regional Health System. Athletics Director JT Terrell says this agreement will help with the growing costs of college athletics…

Cut 7 (10) “…championship level”

The partnership represents the largest long-term commitment to athletics in Southland Conference history.