Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Danica Williams says the department will begin stocking 17 sites across the Bayou State with Rainbow Trout. Kace Kieschnick has more…
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For the first time in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics issues new guidelines for the treatment of childhood obesity. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Louisiana’s Department of Children & Family Services says emergency additional food stamp benefits for the pandemic end next month. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries began stocking 17 sites across the state with adult-size Rainbow Trout as part of the department’s Get Out & Fish Program. The program hopes to encourage both experienced and beginner anglers to head out and enjoy the Sportsman’s Paradise. Fish will be stocked at sites designed for bank fishing and Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Danica Williams says the program provides a unique opportunity…
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Rainbow Trout are native to rivers and lakes in Western North America, but their rise in popularity as a sport fish has increased stocking programs across the U.S. Williams says the LWDF stock the fish during the winter months as water temperatures cool down, and anglers are encouraged to keep their catch so the trout are harvested before the temperatures rise…
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Anglers can find a list of all 17 sites on the LDWF Get Out & Fish webpage along with directions, hours of operations, and any information you may need for each location. Williams also says the site has a map with each site and links to videos on tips and tricks to catch the fish…
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The American Academy of Pediatrics issues its first comprehensive guidelines in 15 years on the treatment of childhood obesity. Dr. Amanda Staiano (Sty-on-oh) with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Center says the watchful waiting approach to see if a child matures to an appropriate weight has been revised.
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Tools like nutritional counseling, a healthy sleep program, and more physical activity. And for some children that includes medication and weight loss surgery.
Staiano says the guidelines begin as early as age two and the sooner they can address a child’s weight issues the better.
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The new guidelines recommend both children and adolescents be offered intensive treatment and Staiano says once they are teenagers many are eligible for FDA-approved medication and weight loss surgery.
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Under the Affordable Care Act, Staiano says insurance companies are expected to cover the new treatment guidelines. If you have concerns about childhood obesity, she says to discuss it with your child’s pediatrician.
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The LSU gymnastics team is increasing their security after a large group of teenage boys swarmed to see 20-year-old junior Olivia Dunne at a meet in Utah Friday night. Gymnastics coach Jay Clark fears the situation will only get worse after a reporter covering the competition posted a video of the incident.
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Dunne issued a statement on social media afterward asking fans to be respectful of gymnasts and the gymnastics community. Dunne is one of the most followed athletes on social media.
Clark says while social media and name, image, and likeness deals help put new faces on a sport that otherwise the public might not see, it also has its disadvantages.
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As Dunne and her teammates’ coach Clark says it’s his responsibility to ensure their safety and while 99 percent of it is probably harmless autograph-seeking, picture-taking, kind of behavior…
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The 10th-ranked team will compete in Lexington Friday against the 12th-ranked University of Kentucky.
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Emergency additional food stamp benefits for the COVID pandemic are about to end. The USDA says February will be the final month. DCFS administers the extra benefits for Louisiana. Assistant Secretary Shavana Howard says the benefits can run from an extra $95 a month for food, to over $300 extra; depending on how many are in the home. She says they have been paid out since March 2020, when the pandemic took hold…:
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The federal government made the additional funds available after the pandemic put folks on lockdown and temporarily closed places of employment. Howard says they want to let people know the added benefits are ending February 28th…:
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Normal SNAP benefit amounts return March 1st; meaning a family of three would receive about $335-a-month for groceries. Howard says this may not be good time for many families to have a reduction in monthly SNAP…:
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She says persons who find they cannot meet their family needs should contact DCFS and talk with a case worker.
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Louisiana Tech will travel to face North Texas tonight in Denton. The Bulldogs are coming off a close win over UTEP on Saturday and are tied for third in Conference USA with a 3-2 conference record. The Mean Green are half a game ahead in second place at 4-1 and boast one of the top defenses in the country. They rank third in the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 52.9 points per game. Bulldogs coach Talvin Hester credits the impressive numbers to the slow pace of play for North Texas, who rank dead last in the country in tempo, compared to the fast-paced offense of LA Tech…
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The Bulldogs feature 4 players averaging double-digit scoring during conference play. Cobe Williams has filled the stat sheet averaging 18 points, 4.2 assists, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals a game. Hester says his young team is continuing to grow and has been particularly impressed by how forward Dravon Mangum and guard Quandre Bullock have stepped up to make an impact off the bench…
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The Conference USA looks to be extremely competitive this year. Led by a 14-1 overall Florida Atlantic team undefeated in league play, there are four two-loss teams including LA Tech and North Texas the lone one-loss team. Hester says every league game is a dogfight, and this is the toughest he’s seen the conference in his time at Ruston…
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Tip-Off is tonight at 7:00
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