3:30 PM LRN News

Senator John Kennedy is blasting LSU President King Alexander, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron, and Governor Edwards for a fundraising event on campus where the football coach appeared to endorse Edwards’ reelection effort.

Kennedy says the move could set a dangerous precedent and taint LSU football’s image.

Cut 6 (12) “…endorsement”

Though 36,000 felons had their voting rights restored in March, data from the secretary of state’s office did not show an uptick in the number of felons who registered to vote compared to February. The new law allows felons on probation or parole to register to vote if they have not been incarcerated for at least five years. Voter registration may pick up as the Governor’s race continues.

Dellenger says a meeting between Wade and Alleva does not guarantee that the suspended head coach gets his job back…

Cut 5 (11) “…is open.”

A Columbia University professor says eating oysters can help a person with anxiety and depression. Doctor Drew Ramsey says oysters are high in vitamin b12 and it can help reduce symptoms. Professor of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans Michelle Moore says the high levels of B-12 in oysters is credited for reducing brain shrinkage and the nutrients in the mollusks are also good for the brain in general…

Cut 13 (08) “…in these processed foods.”