Governor Bobby Jindal will be making an announcement regarding the 2016 presidential race on June 24th in New Orleans. It’s expected Jindal will finally say he’s going to seek the Republican presidential nomination. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Wayne Parent says it would be a surprise if Jindal announced he wasn’t going to run…:
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The GOP field is crowded as nine candidates have already entered the race. Jindal is polling around one-percent.

Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center say a spinach extract could help curb hunger and cravings. Candida Rebello, registered dietitian and one of the lead authors of the study, says the supplement Appethyl has the ability to help people cut daily caloric intake…:
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You can get the extract at most health food stores.

A Common Core comprise bill that establishes a process to review the controversial education standards in math and English receives approval from the Senate education committee. The measure calls for public hearings statewide, plus legislative input and the proposed changes can be accepted or rejected by the next governor. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann sponsors the legislation…:
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The measure, which has passed the House, heads to the full senate for final legislative approval.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says a man struck by a train remains in critical condition at a hospital in New Orleans. Investigators believe 55-year-old Reginald Chatman of Gray, was riding his bike when he fell onto the tracks and wasn’t able to move in time before he was hit. Chatman’s foot and right big toe was amputated. The investigation is ongoing.