A recent Gallup Poll shows Louisiana has the third highest obesity rate in the country. The Bayou State’s obesity rate stands at 33-percent, compared to the national average of nearly 28-percent. Pennington Biomedical Research Center Assistant Professor, Dr. Amanda Staiano (STY-ano), says the combination of tasty food and sedentary pastimes contribute to the state’s obesity rate…:
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The survey lists Baton Rouge as the most obese city in the nation with an obesity rate of nearly 36-percent.

The Colorado State University Forecast team predicts 8 named storms, three hurricanes and one major hurricane for the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season which begins today. This is well below-average and they say it’s driven by the likely formation of a strong El Nino.

Residents in northwest Louisiana are dealing with a swollen Red River. The National Weather Service says the Red is expected to crest in Shreveport Saturday at 34 feet and close to 38 feet Monday in Alexandria.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says, starting today, anyone who buys a saltwater fishing license could win various prizes including a 22 foot bay boat and trailer. LDWF Assistant Secretary of Fisheries Randy Pausina says License to Win is a way they are working to gather a very accurate database with angler contact information.
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Pausina says the prizes include YETI ice chests, Shimano gear and gift cards from Whole Foods, Academy Sports and Outdoors and Texaco.

Nobody won the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday so tomorrow night’s drawing is worth an estimated $253 million.