Could the August flood have anything to do with climate change? A team of experts that comprise of government and university experts published the report that concluded climate change made it possible for a weather event that produced more than 30 inches of rain. State climatologist Barry Keim did not take part in the report but does say that what happened last month is not enough to tell us anything about climate change…:
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PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is expanding to Vietnam, opening its first shop today at a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh. Chief Development Officer for Ballard Brands, PJ’s parent company, David Mesa, says this is their first international store. He says they chose to open in Vietnam because it is a very coffee rich country…:
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Mesa says PJ’s Coffee currently has 85 shops in seven states throughout the U.S.

Detectives have released surveillance pictures of three men who stole thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from a store during the historic floods in August. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the group looted the Walmart on O’Neal Lane on August 14. They added the thieves got away with more than $34,000 in items. Anyone with information about the break-in or the identities of the suspects is urged to call Crime Stoppers.

LSU’s live tiger mascot will stay in his habitat during home games this season. Mike VI has never been forced to be part of pre-game events, and in light of his recent cancer diagnosis, officials will not attempt to load Mike into his trailer during the current football season. Ginger Guttner with the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine says Mike’s treatment appears to have been successful…:
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She says they are going to let him out early on game day so that fans can come see him.