LRN Newscast 17:30 November 7

Should Mary Landrieu change her campaign message? LSU Mass Communications Professor Bob Mann, who formerly worked under Democrats Kathleen Blanco and John Breaux, says yes. Mann says the Senator needs a message that will appeal to white voters and women…:
CUT 10 (09) “to do so”
Mann says Landrieu’s current message of Capitol Hill clout isn’t working, as folks aren’t too hot on Washington D.C. these days.

Baton Rouge area businesses should have a good weekend as a result of the LSU-Alabama game. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo….
cut 13 (09) “…gas stations etc”
About 150-thousand people are expected on campus for the game. LSU is asking fans to arrive on campus early as traffic is expected to be heavy in the hours leading up to the game.

The LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans receives a $2.2 million dollar grant to provide health information and support services for young breast cancer survivors. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says the issues facing young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45 are much different from older breast cancer victims. She says they’ve also partnered with Mississippi and Alabama schools…:
CUT 5 (08) “rural and urban”
McMillan says information and resources can be found on their website, survivedat-dot-org.

There’s one week left to take advantage of Louisiana’s tax amnesty period. Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio urges those who are behind on their taxes to participate…

CUT 8 (10) Q: ‘of the interest”

For more info go to l-d-r-taxamnesty-dot-com.