6:30AM LRN Newscast May 23

Louisiana US Senator John Kennedy slams his Democratic colleagues in the other chamber who are contemplating whether to impeach President Trump. Kennedy’s message on the Senate floor was very direct.

Cut 13 (04) “…off the pot”

Kennedy made his comments after President Trump’s meeting with Congressional democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer fell apart and led to the president holding a news conference in the Rose Garden telling the American people he will not work with Democrats unless they stop their investigations into his administration.

Researchers at Tulane and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System say they’ve developed a new type of opioid that speeds up recovery without increasing pain sensitivity or risk of chronic pain. Senior Study Author Dr. James Zadina says these results are encouraging…

Cut 4 (10) “… do nothing.”

The Water Quality and Health Council’s Healthy Pools survey shows your local pool is likely being used as a bathtub by swimmers. Public Health Expert for the council Chris Wiant (We-ant) says the survey reports 48 percent of swimmers never shower before getting into the pool…

Cut 7 (11) “…admit it.” (2x)

A long night for the LSU Baseball and Tiger fans as they lost to Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament 6-5 after 17 innings. The game lasts 6 hours and 43 minutes and ended at 3:03 this morning, both SEC Tournament and LSU records.  The Tigers will have to rally and face Auburn at 1 pm today.