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Those interested in a career in the medical marijuana industry will have their shot today at Southern University. The college is hosting a job fair for it’s medical marijuana program starting at 4pm. Illera Holistic Healthcare is Southern’s grower, and CEO Dr. Chanda Macias says medical marijuana is a new industry, so you won’t need the years of experience other employers seem to always want. That being said…

Cut 4 (11) “to learn”

They’ll be hiring for ten positions today and an additional 20 positions in the near future.
Saints QB Drew Brees intends to practice with the team this week ahead of their Week 8 clash with the Cardinals this Sunday.  In an interview with WWL Radio, Brees says this week’s practice will be the gauge on the possibility of a return.

Cut 7 (12) “…range of motion.”

Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone has so far not agreed to participate in any run-off debates or forums with Governor Edwards before the November 16 election. Governor Edwards says he’ll debate Rispone, and has RSVP’d to the October 30th Louisiana Public Broadcasting run-off debate.  UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says Edwards has good reason to want a public showdown.

Cut 11 (10) “speaker.”

A recent poll shows the two candidates tied 47 to 47 percent.

Game time is set for the Tuscaloosa showdown between second-ranked LSU and top-ranked Bama on November 9th. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30.