In looking at the latest census numbers, some are concerned that Louisiana could be in danger of losing another Congressional seat. Demographer Elliot Stonecipher says we really need to see more population growth as the latest numbers show the state’s population only increased 2.6 percent since 2010…:
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East Baton Rouge Parish remains the most populated parish in the state.

A man from LaPlace has developed an app to keep teenagers from texting and driving. Mike Watson says Text Guardian is tied to the GPS device on cellular devices and parents can set to a certain speed…:
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Right now Text Guardian is only available on Android devices but should be on iOS soon.

Turkey season opens tomorrow and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries predicts a bumper crop for hunters. Eric Gill reports…:
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LSU’s Acacia fraternity has been closed after a school investigation determined the group hazed new members last fall. The university reports it confirmed several Student Code violations, including forced alcohol consumption,physical violence, and several acts of theft. President F. King Alexander said hazing will not be tolerated at LSU and has suspended the fraternity until at least 2018.