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Link Found Between Diabetes Medicine & Cancer Rates
An LSU Health New Orleans researcher finds that a common Diabetes medication was effective in treating certain forms of cancer in mice.
Port of New Orleans sees record number of cruise passengers
A record 1.2 million passengers took a cruise out of the Port of New Orleans last year, and they’re expecting to set another record of 1.4 million passengers for this year.
NBC’s Lester Holt spends two-nights at Angola to profile criminal justice reform
Friday night at 9 PM, television viewers got an inside look at life in Angola when Dateline aired NBC Anchor Lester Holt’s two-night stay at the maximum-security facility.
Mysterious New Illness Strikes Vapers
A mysterious illness is impacting vapers and E-cigarette users across the country and the Louisiana Department of Health is warning medical professionals to keep an eye out for symptoms.
Over 40 Handguns Stolen From Youngsville Gun Range
Youngsville Police Chief Ricky Boudreaux says it’s likely the guns will find their way into criminal hands.
First Cases Of West Nile Virus Of 2019 Diagnosed
The state’s first human cases of West Nile Virus of the year have been reported by the Department of Health.
LSU To Review Response To False Alarm Intruder Alert
LSU spokesperson Ernie Ballard says it is possible that a plain-clothes police officer in the area of Coates Hall was what sparked the commotion at the campus Tuesday.
Hot sauce market set to increase 61 percent over next seven years
A new report shows the Asian market’s craving for hot sauce is on the rise and is expected to push international hot sauce sales from 2.3 billion dollars this year to 3.7 billion in 2026.
Edmonson Investigation Ends Without Action Taken
Former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson has been cleared in an investigation into his alleged repeated misuse of department funds during his tenure.
LSU Athletics Reevaluating Policy Of Giving Money To University
For years, the LSU athletic department has used a portion of its revenues to help fund the academic side of the university.
LA High Schoolers Top Nation In Drinking, Use Of Injectable Drugs
A study by Project Know shows Louisiana high schoolers consume alcohol and injectable drugs at the highest rate in the nation.
LA casino revenue down 10 percent year to year
Louisiana casinos have seen substantial declines in revenue in the last year, leading casino advocates to sound the alarm that the state’s gaming industry is shrinking.
BR Chef Beats Bobby Flay On The Food Network
Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote of Gov’t Taco Beat Bobby Flay yesterday on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world renown chef to a crawfish boil.
Senators Push For More Than Just Extension In Flood Insurance Renewal Effort
Louisiana’s Senators are renewing the push to win a long term renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program, but they hope to win more than just an extension, they want substantial reforms as well.
Matthew Naquin Bonds Out After Negligent Homicide Conviction
The prosecution says Naquin was primarily responsible for the death and was the ringleader of the hazing incident where Gruver was pressured into drinking himself to death.
New regulations on animal shelters go into effect August 1
A law recently signed by Governor Edwards brings new restrictions to rescue shelters on how and when they can pass along animals to research facilities.
New pet food results in animals eating the same or more amount of food while losing weight
An innovation in pet food will help dogs and cats lose weight without eating less.
[UPDATE] Man Accused of Killing State Police Officer Given Death Penalty
Kevin Daigle is accused of killing Trooper Steven Vincent in 2015 after he stopped to help Daigle, whose truck was stuck in a ditch.
Seafood industry faces another hurdle
It’s been a tough year for the Louisiana seafood industry and an algae bloom in Lake Pontchartrain is the latest hurdle for fishermen.
Journey to the Moon in 2024 begins in New Orleans
NASA aims to put boots on the moon in 2024 and the latest glimpse of the rocket core stage for the Artemis moon mission is being unveiled today at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.