Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is launching a co-ed youth flag football league called Football N America that he says would be an alternative to tackle football. He says flag football is a safe, fun and friendly way to get your kids involved with the sport.

Cut 11 (11) “lifelong fans”

Registration begins tomorrow at PlayFNA.com.

Doctors at LSU Health New Orleans hope to reduce cancer deaths in Louisiana over the next five years with the Louisiana Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan. Director of the Louisiana Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Donna Williams, says they want to ensure people have access to preventative services.

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The US has reached a new sugar trade agreement with Mexico. General Manager of the American Sugarcane League Jim Simon says Mexico flooded the US market with subsidized sugar, and this agreement should end Mexico’s illegal dumping practices.

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Simon says the market flooding deflated prices, which hurts local farmers.

Louisiana ranks ninth in the country for structurally deficient rural bridges, according to the transportation research group TRIP. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says that’s not surprising, as he just had to close a bridge in Vernon Parish.

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The report found 15-percent of rural bridges in Louisiana need to be repaired or replaced.