The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High Football Coach Brandon Landers and eight assistant coaches for the rest of the season after they scuffled with fans and law enforcement during last Friday’s game at Franklin Parish. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The same week it was announced that a postage stamp honoring Louisiana native and internationally acclaimed author Earnest Gaines would be issued, and a historic Point Coupee marker in his name was discovered missing. A $500 reward for the marker has been issued.
A Tulane University study says a low-carb diet can cut dangerous blood sugar levels in those with pre-diabetes or mild diabetes. Participants were divided into two groups. One group stuck to their usual diet and the other went on a low-carb diet for six months. Assistant professor of epidemiology, Kristen Dorans says those on the low-carb diet had other health benefits.
The American Diabetes Association says about half a million Louisiana adults have been diagnosed with Diabetes, and 1.2 million are pre-diabetic.
Today is National Black Cat Day, a day to recognize this unique feline and bring about awareness especially just before Halloween that a black cat is neither evil nor unlucky. Isabell Haas with the Louisiana SPCA says some shelters choose not make black cats make available this month to prevent cruelty cases.