Parishes across the Acadiana region have some of the highest colon cancer rates in the nation according to researchers at LSU Health. The study was led by Doctor Jordan Karlitz who says colorectal cancer rates are also high in families with a Cajun ancestry, which raises the possibility of a genetic predisposition. But he says more research is needed.:
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The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says two high school students are under arrest for allegedly taking part in the beating of a man from Schriever. They say the victim reported the teens came to his house saying they were going to fight his son because his son wouldn’t give up his seat on the school bus for the suspects. The victim suffered a broken jaw, multiple facial stitches and two seizures as a result of the attack. 17-year-old Charles Norman and 18-year-old Mark Cheatham are accused.

A new leader has been chosen to oversee higher education in Louisiana. Joseph Rallo, who is a Texas Tech System administrator, has has been picked by the Board of Regents as the state’s next Higher Education Commissioner. He’ll also be a voice for Louisiana’s four-year institutions at the state legislature, something he’s confident he can handle:
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LSU leaves for Florida today where they’ll face the Gators tomorrow night in Gainesville. The Tigers would like to get their running game going. The Tigers averaged less than four yards a carry in last week’s loss to Auburn.