16:30 LRN Newscast November 13

Governor John Bel Edwards announced today DXC Techonolgy will open a digital transformation center in downtown New Orleans that will employ two-thousand workers. Edwards says this project has been in the works for over two years and is a great addition to the state….
cut 12 (11) “…and priviate”
D-X-C describes itself a complete IT services company that provides technology and consulting services for businesses and governments.

An East Feliciana Parish Grand jury has formally charged Ryan Sharpe for multiple shootings that resulted in two fatalities and the injuring of a third man. Sharpe will be arraigned on November 28th and he’s also accused of fatally shooting an East Baton Rouge Parish man. Court documents say Sharpe confessed to the crimes.

LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva says the proposed elimination of a tax break in the GOP tax reform bills could be disastrous for big-time collegiate athletics. He says donations are required to purchase thousands of tickets to LSU games, and if fans can’t write those off under the plan; they may stop donating…:
Cut 8 (11) “some sports”
A spokesperson for Congressman Steve Scalise argued this plan would put more money in peoples pockets to buy anything they want, like tickets.

According to a recent survey, Louisianans are researching butt implants more than any other plastic surgery procedure. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Oren Tessler says having a bigger behind is the latest trend, especially with celebrities:
Cut 3 (09) “themselves”