Louisiana is mourning the passing of former Governor Kathleen Blanco who died Sunday at the age of 76 from cancer. Kevin Barnhart looks back at her life…
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Blanco will lie in state at the state Capitol on Thursday.

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 to 3.7 billion by 2026. The report by Fortune Business Insights says that’ll be a real boon to Louisiana products like Tabasco which Chef Kevin Belton says has a unique flavor…
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Belton adds that other Bayou State hot sauces like Crystal and Louisiana also share that distinctive vinegar profile.

U-L Lafayette football coach Billy Napier is facing criticism for a new policy that asks his players give at least 50-dollars every year to the Ragin Cajuns Athletic Foundation while they are on scholarship. Critics say how can you ask a student-athlete who isn’t getting paid to give to a school’s booster club. Napier says none of his players have told him they have a problem with it…
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