A “major announcement” from Governor Bobby Jindal, in regards to the 2016 presidential race, will happen in New Orleans on June 24th. Speculation is that Jindal will announce his decision on whether or not he will run for the Republican presidential nomination. A recent CNN poll shows Jindal polling at just one-percent.

Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Steve Gleason Act, which would make speech generating devices and other technology more accessible for patients with ALS and other diseases, is one step closer to passage after advancing from a US House committee. Team Gleason Associate Executive Director Clare Durrett says everyone is optimistic the measure will make it to President Obama’s desk…

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The legislation awaits a vote of the full House.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now offering electronic hunting and fishing licenses that can be both saved on a portable device or printed from home. Director of Licensing Michelle Rayburn says to purchase the electronic version of the license, go to the department’s website and select the e-license option under license and permits…

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Rayburn says the traditional waterproof license is still available.