According to a new study, about 12% of kids’ daily calories comes from fast food. The National Center for Health Statistics says that youngsters between the ages of 12 to 19 ate twice as many calories from fast food as children ages two to 11. Dr. Melinda Sothern, with the LSU Health Sciences Center, says researchers did not find any differences in caloric consumption by gender, weight or poverty status, but…:
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She says she hopes this study will help parents keep a better eye on what their kids are eating.

Leaders are once again opening the discussion about creating a railway commuter line that would connect Baton Rouge and New Orleans. During a gathering in Gonzales today, parish presidents and representatives from the seven parishes along the would-be route got together to urge the next Louisiana governor to back the project. The Southern Rail Commission plans to present funding options to the gubernatorial candidates later this fall.

The Grambling State University family is mourning the loss of Doris Robinson, the spouse of the late Legendary Coach Eddie Robinson, Sr. Family members report that Mrs. Robinson passed away peacefully at 8 a.m. this morning after a brief illness at the age of 96. Grambling head football coach Broderick Fobbs says Mrs. Robinson always looked at the GSU football players as her own kids…:
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Mrs. Robinson is referred to as the “Eternal First Lady of GSU Football.” She and Eddie got married in 1941.

Two more lawmakers have been added to the list of those who will be running without opposition in the October 24th primary. The state House says Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater and Covington Representative Paul Hollis both had challengers who have decided not to run for the office. The number of legislators in the lower chamber who do not have opponents is 51 out of 105.

State Police have identified the man fatally shot by a St. Bernard Sheriff’s deputy after an altercation Tuesday afternoon. Trooper Evan Harrell says 21-year-old Tyrone Bass of New Orleans was shot dead after attacking a deputy with an object…:
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The deputy was taken to a hospital but was released a couple of hours later.

Grambling is in mourning today at the loss of the “Eternal First Lady of GSU Football” — Doris Robinson, the wife of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, died this morning. Grambling head football coach Broderick Fobbs says even when Mrs. Robinson’s health was declining, she still kept up with the Tiger football program…:
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She was 96.

Governor Bobby Jindal today lost his lawsuit to challenge Common Core nationally. The Administration claimed the education standards represented a federal overreach, but the US District judge in Baton Rouge said there was no evidence to support such a claim. Jindal’s lawyer says they planned to appeal.

State Police say an attempted hit and run in Iberia Parish has left a Grant Parish woman dead. Master Trooper Brooks David says 35-year-old Angela Brown of Pollock hit a car on LA 86 then, and as she tried to flee, ran off the road and struck a tree. She was pronounced dead at the scene. David says authorities have linked Brown to a second hit and run that occurred just before the fatal crash…:
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Impairment is believed to be a factor in the crashes.

Sad news out of Grambling as Doris Robinson, the wife of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, has passed away. Eric Gill reports…:
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The Baton Rouge Police Department says a 19-year-old college bound student was killed in a head on crash last night on Scenic Highway. They say 19-year-old Tashadow Gray was hit head on when a vehicle driven by 30-yaer-old Tnaia Burnette swerved into her lane. Gray was pronounced dead on the scene. Cops believe Burnette was drinking and charges could be coming.

State Police say a woman from Grant Parish died when she crashed into a tree after investigators believe she’d already been involved in two hit and run crashes. Master Trooper Brooks David says 35-year-old Angela Brown of Pollock side swiped a vehicle in Iberia Parish, then when she tried to flee that’s when she crashed. He says she died at the scene and the investigation is ongoing…:
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He says they believe Brown was involved in a hit and run crash in St. Martin Parish just prior to the fatal crash.

Kids are getting 12% of their daily calories from fast food accoring to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics. Professor with the LSU Health Sciences Center, Dr. Melinda Sothern, says with this research, she hopes to try to better understand the marketing associated with fast food because unhealthy food advertising is often targeted at teens and try to make healthy options less expensive:
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Some sad news out of Grambling as Doris Robinson, the wife of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, passed away this morning at the age of 96. GSU head football coach Broderick Fobbs says Mrs. Robinson meant a great deal to school…:
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A university spokesperson says Mrs. Robinson had been in the hospital after suffering from a recent illness.

Today a judge rejected Governor Bobby Jindal’s request to keep the federal government from penalizing Louisiana if it chooses to block Common Core. Jindal had claimed in his lawsuit that the US Department of Education was forcing states to move towards a national curriculum, but US District Judge Shelly Dick says there is no evidence to support that claim and that the programs are voluntary and the Constitution is not being violated. Jindal’s attorney says they plan to appeal.

A report from the National Center for Health Statistics finds children consume an average of 12 percent of their daily calories from fast food. Professor with the LSU Health Sciences Center Dr. Melinda Sothern says the study shows younger children eat 9 percent of their calories in fast food compared to 17 percent of teens. She says this shows younger parents are being a little more cognizant of what their kids are eating…:
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Sothern says when studies like this come out, it could make parents more aware of what their teens are actually eating.

A Marine from Denham Springs who was killed in a rollover crash during a training exercise in California will be received in New Orleans on Friday. Cpl Bryan Lauw’s body will be escorted to Denham Springs and is expected to arrive at 7pm. Friends and family would like the communities along the route to give Lauw a hero’s welcome.

State Police have identified the man fatally shot by a St. Bernard Sheriff’s deputy after a Tuesday altercation. Trooper Evan Harrell says 21-year-old Tyrone Bass of New Orleans was shot dead after attacking a deputy with an object…:
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He says investigators are working to determine how many officers shot at Bass and how many shots were fired. The deputy’s name and the type of object used in the attack have not been released.

Two more lawmakers have been added to the list of those who will be running without opposition in the October 24th primary. The state House says Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater and Covington Representative Paul Hollis both had challengers who have decided not to run for the office. The number of legislators in the lower chamber who do not have opponents is 51 out of 105. 39 state senators are up for re-election and twenty won’t have a race to run.

There’s sad news coming out of Grambling State. The wife of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, Doris Robinson, passed away this morning. She was 96-years-old.

A study from the National Center for Health Statistics finds children eat about 12 percent of their daily calories on fast food. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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A report from the National Center for Health Statistics shows kids get 12% of their calories from fast food. The study showed that children eat the equivalent of a small hamburger, such as the one in a Happy Meal, every day. Dr. Melinda Sothern, with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, specializes in the field of childhood obesity and nutrition…:
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She feels the study shows that savvy marketing by fast food restaurants is working and hopes this research helps parents become more cognizant of what their kids are eating.

Gubernatorial candidate Republican Jay Dardenne is now advertising and ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says now is a good time as polls show voters respond to campaign spots…:
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The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on a newly formed Tropical Depression Nine way out in the Atlantic Ocean. They say the system is located about 1200 miles east of islands in the Caribbean and is moving north-northwest and is expected to turn toward the northwest Thursday night. Forecasters say there is currently no threat to land.

State Police say an attempted hit and run in Iberia Parish has left a Grant Parish woman dead. Master Trooper Brooks David says 35-year-old Angela Brown of Pollock crossed the center line of LA 86 and side swiped another vehicle…:
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Brown was pronounced dead at the scene. David says investigators also believe the woman was involved in a hit and run in St. Martin Parish just before the crash which claimed her life. Impairment is believed to be a factor in the crashes.

Once again, Governor Bobby Jindal finds himself on the outside looking in as the second Republican presidential candidate debate is tonight on CNN. Eric Gill reports…:
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The campaign added that Jindal is preparing for the debate by hitting the gym then having a flew slices of pizza with a Diet Coke.

Authorities in Slidell say more details will be released today on the arson fire that destroyed an apartment complex in early September leaving dozens of people homeless. They say several agencies are involved in the investigation. 58-year-old David Rutledge was arrested this week and charged with arson and ten counts of attempted murder.

Republican Jay Dardenne has started airing his first gubernatorial campaign television commercials which underscore his time in public office as being scandal free. The spot also says Dardenne talks straight because he’s not a Washington politician and has a history of bipartisanship. ULM-Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley…:
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Stockley says this is a positive ad and the candidates are likely holding off on attacking each other personally until they see the effect of the negative Super Pac ads.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says alcohol is suspected to be a factor in a head on crash which claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman on Scenic Highway. They say Tashadow Gray was traveling north on the roadway when she was struck head on by Jeep that served into her lane. Gray died at the scene. The driver of the Jeep and a passenger were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Cops are not saying which driver or both were suspected of consuming alcohol.