Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Sunset today, promoting the $30-million grant for high-speed internet in Acadiana. Brooke Thorington hare more
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Louisiana could experience a substantial severe weather event tomorrow that would include tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall. Hammond, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and areas east of Alexandria are under a moderate risk for severe weather.

Louisiana lawmakers will once again consider a bill to enact a ban on using a handheld cellphone while behind the wheel. Breaux Bridge Republican Representative Mike Huval is the sponsor and says it would apply to making HANDHELD calls only…:
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Huval’s measure will be heard by the House Transportation Committee today.

The new Metamor institute at the LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center that will treat obesity and diabetes is now open. Director of Metamor Dr. Philip Schauer says the institute provides counseling, surgery, and medication…
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The institute will also conduct studies and research to further the understanding of obesity and provide better treatments.