Tulane researchers determine eating shrimp from an area of the Gulf of Mexico impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill poses no acute health risks or increased cancer risks. Research professor Mark Wilson says when the spill occurred, there were concerns that shrimp would be contaminated by a class of chemicals that can pose health hazards…

cut 10 (10) “what so ever”

Wilson hopes the study’s results will get to wholesalers and distributors, who still may have concerns Gulf Shrimp are contaminated with unhealthy chemicals.

Prices continue to drop at the pump if you’re planning to hit the road for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.com says they predict the price per gallon to drop another 5-10 cents before Turkey Day…

cut 7 (09) “December 14th”

GasBuddy.com reports the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline statewide is below 2.80.

A dedication ceremony is scheduled today celebrating the long awaited completion of the final section of Interstate 49 in northwest Louisiana. The final stretch of roadway connects Texarkana, Arkansas to Shreveport. Haughton Representative Henry Burns says this will open the area to Canada and the Mid-West…

cut 4 (10) “boom for Louisiana”

Transportation employees and elected officials will take part in the ceremony at the Louisiana-Arkansas state line on the new highway.

Should Mary Landrieu be changing her campaign message in the run-off? LSU Mass Communications Professor Bob Mann, who formerly worked under Democrats Kathleen Blanco and John Breaux, says yes. Mann says the Senator needs a message that will appeal to white voters and women…:

CUT 10 (09) “to do so”

Mann says the message of clout didn’t work, as some people have some resentment against Washington.

 
Baton Rouge area businesses should have a good weekend as a result of the LSU-Alabama game tonight. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo….

cut 13 (09) “…gas stations etc

Tens of thousands of people have the tailgates underway for big game at 7:00 pm that can been seen on CBS.

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The LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans receives a $2.2 million dollar grant to provide information and services for young breast cancer survivors. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are much different from older victims. She says they have also partnered with Mississippi and Alabama schools…:
CUT 5 (08) “rural and urban”
McMillan says information and resources can be found on their website, survivedat-dot-org.

 
There’s less than one week left to take advantage of Louisiana’s tax amnesty period. Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio urges those who are behind on their taxes to participate…

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For more inforomation, visit l-d-r-taxamnesty-dot-com

Right on the heels of the Democratic Party pulling the plug on funding for TV ads for Senator Mary Landrieu, one political expert says she needs to continue to differentiate herself from Bill Cassidy, and she needs to improve in one specific voter group…

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That’s Bob Mann, a former staffer for Democrats John Breaux and Kathleen Blanco.

A 2.2 million dollar grant has been awarded to the LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health to increase the availability of information and support for young breast cancer survivors in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

CUT 4 (13) Q: ‘what they need”

That’s Project Coordinator Helen McMillan

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Governor Bobby Jindal’s administration made some adjustments yesterday to help stablize the state’s insurance program. The new plan will raise premiums, but it will lower out-of-pocket expenses. Before the move, the lawmakers received numerous complaints from constitiuents about it.

There’s one week left for delinquent taxpayers to take advantage of a tax amnesty period. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Evaluating this past Tuesday’s election, many political experts say Senator Mary Landrieu needs to change her message in order to have any chance to beat Bill Cassidy in the runoff. Bob Mann, who is currently an LSU Mass Communications Professor, says Landrieu’s message of clout and seniority in the US Senate didn’t work out too well…
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Louisiana’s tax amnesty period will be ending this Friday, and Department of Revenue officials say there are so many benefits to use the period to not only catch up, but save money. And this year, there’s an installment plan available…

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That’s L-D-R Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio.

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A two year-old toddler is dead following a tragic mid-morning house fire in Baton Rouge yesterday. Firefighters found Marques Veals body was found in the kitchen of the wood frame house. Two adults were able to get out, while the boy’s grandfather tried unsuccessfully to rescue the little boy. That fire is under investigation.

The LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health has been awarded a $2.2 million grant to increase the availability of health information and support services for young breast cancer survivors in the Gulf South. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says they were one of seven sites awarded grants from the CDC…

CUT 3 (13) “who are diagnosed”

To get more info, visit survivedat-dot-org.

Should Mary Landrieu change her campaign message? LSU Mass Communications Professor Bob Mann, who formerly worked under Democrats Kathleen Blanco and John Breaux, says yes. Mann says the Senator needs a message that will appeal to white voters and women…:
CUT 10 (09) “to do so”
Mann says Landrieu’s current message of Capitol Hill clout isn’t working, as folks aren’t too hot on Washington D.C. these days.

Baton Rouge area businesses should have a good weekend as a result of the LSU-Alabama game. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo….
cut 13 (09) “…gas stations etc”
About 150-thousand people are expected on campus for the game. LSU is asking fans to arrive on campus early as traffic is expected to be heavy in the hours leading up to the game.

The LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans receives a $2.2 million dollar grant to provide health information and support services for young breast cancer survivors. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says the issues facing young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45 are much different from older breast cancer victims. She says they’ve also partnered with Mississippi and Alabama schools…:
CUT 5 (08) “rural and urban”
McMillan says information and resources can be found on their website, survivedat-dot-org.

There’s one week left to take advantage of Louisiana’s tax amnesty period. Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio urges those who are behind on their taxes to participate…

CUT 8 (10) Q: ‘of the interest”

For more info go to l-d-r-taxamnesty-dot-com.

A former staffer for Democrats John Breaux and Kathleen Blanco says Senator Mary Landrieu needs to change her message in order to have any chance to stay in office. Bob Mann, who is currently an LSU Mass Communications Professor, says Landrieu’s message of clout and seniority in the US Senate didn’t work out too well…

CUT 9 (11) “the Tuesday election”

 
Louisiana’s tax amnesty period will be ending next Friday, and Department of Revenue officials say there are so many benefits to use the period to not only catch up, but save money. And this year, there’s an installment plan available…
CUT 7 (08) Q: “last year”
That’s L-D-R Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio.

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The LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health has been awarded a $2.2 million grant to increase the availability of health information and support services for young breast cancer survivors in the Gulf South. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says they were one of seven sites awarded grants from the CDC…
CUT 3 (13) “who are diagnosed”
McMillan says information and resources can be found on their website, survivedat-dot-org.

A single car crash just before 7am has claimed the life of a Duson woman. State Police suspect 27 year-old Sarah Leblanc was impaired as she ran off Louisiana Highway 342, through a ditch, then crashed through a building. The vehicle then burst into flames.

A former staffer for Democrats John Breaux and Kathleen Blanco says Mary Landrieu needs to change her message for her to have a chance in the runoff…

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Governor Bobby Jindal announced today that Shared Hope International has ranked Louisiana as the number one state for cracking down on human trafficking. The most recent Legislative Packaged included legislation that allowed courts to create specialized human trafficking divisions and increased penalties for traffickers.

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The Louisiana 2014 tax amnesty period is about to come to an end. Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio says until 11:59 PM on November 14th, those who are behind on their taxes with the state, can settle their debt without a penalty and pay only 50-percent of the interest…

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There’s also an installment plan available.

Another record-setting crowd in Tiger Stadium is expected tomorrow night for the big game against Alabama. Officials are expecting a fairly large contingent of Alabama fans coming for the game…

CUT 14 (07) Q: “for tickets”

That’s Visit Baton Rouge Paul Arrigo.

Coming on the heels of the Democratic Party pulling the plug on funding for TV ads for Senator Mary Landrieu, one political expert says she needs to continue to differentiate herself from Bill Cassidy, and she needs to improve in one specific voter group…

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That’s Bob Mann, a former staffer for Democrats John Breaux and Kathleen Blanco, and a current an LSU Mass Communications Professor.

A 2.2 million dollar grant has been awarded to the LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health to increase the availability of information and support for young breast cancer survivors in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

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That’s Project Coordinator Helen McMillan
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There’s just one week left to take advantage of Louisiana’s 2014 tax amnesty period. Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio says it’s really a good deal for those who are behind…

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You can apply for amnesty online at l-d-r-taxamnesty-dot-com.

There will be over 150 thousand people will be on the LSU campus tomorrow for the Alabama game tomorrow night, and Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says it will be a very profitable time….

CUT 13 (09) Q: “gas stations, etc”

Kick-off on CBS is 7:10 pm