Louisiana State Police added 51 Troopers to its force as their 99th cadet class graduated today. State Police Lt Nick Manale says the newly inducted cadets underwent 23 weeks of intense training and their education doesn’t stop there…
Cut 9 (09) “…out their career.”
The cadets will now be spread out across the state.

AAA says there are some disturbing statistics concerning the number of drivers who are driving under the influence of marijuana…
cut 8 (13) “…profound effects of the highway”
That’s Triple-A spokesperson Don Redman who says fatal crashes involving drivers who test positive for marijuana increases after the state legalizes the drug.

Proposals to end the public-private school split in postseason play for football, basketball, baseball, and softball high school sports failed to pass on the final day of the LHSAA annual convention. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine has worked for the last five years to end the split…
cut 12 (12) “…right now”
Bonine says they are about 50 votes short shy of ending the split.

Former LSU Tiger Tryann Mathieu has battled drug abuse and injuries but in his seventh season in the NFL he’ll play in his first Super Bowl on Sunday as a defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs. The New Orleans native says getting a ring after all his struggles would be special…
cut 15 (11) “…humbling”
Matthieu has been an All-Pro performer for the Chiefs this season.