It’s a new day in New Orleans today as former TV reporter, state lawmaker and city councilwoman Helena Moreno is sworn in as the new mayor of New Orleans. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says Moreno faces challenges, including a 222-million-dollar budget deficit. Chervenak says Moreno will also focus on improving the functions of city government.
We’re getting more reaction to the new federal nutrition guidelines released last week. Among other things, the new guidelines place a strong emphasis on protein, including protein contained in red meat. Nutritionists say certain cuts of red meat can contain a lot of saturated fat, which can contribute to heart disease. But Dr. Oren Rom, senior associate dean of basic and translational science at LSU Health Shreveport, says the new food pyramid shows no change in the fat content recommendation.
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One state senator is reacting to a recent shrimp audit of New Orleans-area restaurants. Colleen Crain reports.
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A fatal hit and run claimed the life of a pedestrian in Iberia Parish yesterday morning around 10:30 yesterday and State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the driver who fled the scene. Troopers say 66-year-old Russel Green was walking on Louisiana Highway 86 when he was struck and died at the scene. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call State Police Troop I.