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Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has requested federal assistance for crawfish farmers who have seen a dramatic decline in production because of last year’s historic drought and the recent freeze. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the state’s crawfish industry needs help…

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LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is conducting a study using two different dietary approaches to see if intermittent fasting and weight loss affect the aging process. Professor Dr. Corby Martin says the first approach is based on the traditional calorie counting…

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The second approach tests the results of time-restricted eating. To enroll in the study, participants can contact 225-763-3000

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The shortage of truckers continues to plague the country but programs and initiatives are working to change that. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Chances are pretty good it’s going to rain on your Mardi Gras parade this weekend. Rain will move across the state on Saturday morning and high winds up to 25 miles per hour are also in the forecast. The National Weather Service is predicting up to three inches of rain for southeast Louisiana.