It was a wet holiday weekend throughout the state and we’re not out of the woods just yet. A second wave of storms is expected to move in today and a Tornado Watch has been issued for much of Louisiana through this afternoon. Storms will get going by the late morning/early afternoon with the possibility of damaging winds, frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and the chance for isolated tornadoes.

Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge participated in a nationwide study that’s made a major breakthrough in leukemia treatment. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Many people are starting their New Years Resolutions today. Studies show about 80 percent of people don’t make it to the end of March before giving up on their goals. Director of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Rudy Macklin says starting a diet or workout regimen with another person helps to keep up the motivation…:
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He says if you get off track, forgive yourself, review your plan and make adjustments.

Rumors that Saints coach Sean Payton may consider leaving New Orleans are heating up now that yet another losing season is in the books. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says as far as shakeups the Saints definitely need to get a new special teams coach…:
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Sources say the Rams are expected to ask New Orleans for permission to speak with Payton about the vacancy in Los Angeles.