A state audit finds the Louisiana Cancer Research Center, created by the legislature in 2002, has yet to achieve the National Cancer Institute designation, which would open up additional federal funding. The center’s Chief Administrative Officer, Sven Davisson, says Hurricane Katrina was a set back for them…:
Cut 13 (06) “to relocate”
The audit notes changes are needed in their administrative structure of the research center in order to achieve the designation.

The Cajun Navy has a new mission, getting flood victims back into their homes in time for Christmas. A February 15th FEMA deadline is looming, where residents who are living in temporary housing face the possibility of paying rent to stay. Sondra Richard, a volunteer with the Cajun Navy, says many homes are still unlivable from the August 2016 flood…:
Cut 4 (07) “get yanked”
She says what they need is more volunteers to help. More information can be found on the United Cajun Navy Facebook Page.

Hunger Free America has just released a report showing that Louisiana is tied with Mississippi for the second highest food insecurity in the country. Spokesperson Magen Allen says the survey shows that 14 percent of working adults in Louisiana suffered from food insecurity at some point between 2014 and 2016…:
Cut 7 (09) “food insecure”
Louisiana also is in the top ten of states which received federal money for nutrition assistance programs.

The Atlanta Falcons hung on to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by three points during Monday Night Football. The Bucs had a shot at a last field goal to go to overtime, but missed by inches. The Falcons’ victory means they still have a shot to knock the Saints from the top spot in the division over the next two weeks. New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Christmas Eve.