A gun is stolen from a private owner every 67 minutes in Louisiana, according to the Center for American Progress. The non-profit’s Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy, Chelsea Parsons, told the Jim Engster Show that Louisiana is in the top 15 states for the most firearms stolen:
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She says the ATF is extremely worried about this growing problem and hopes to implement new protections.

Research from LSU Health New Orleans suggests walnuts may promote health by helping good bacteria grow in your gut. Lead researcher Dr. Lauri Byerley..:
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Byerley says walnuts are linked to better health outcomes because they contain antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.

Another LSU football season is underway as the Tigers have reported for preseason camp and they’ll practice for the first time today. Ed Orgeron is beginning his first full season as the head coach and he’s excited about a lot of things with his team, especially with his offensive coordinator…:
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First game is September 2nd in Houston versus BYU.

The application period for a new Baton Rouge Police Department Chief, open to anyone in the country, begins today and runs through August 29th.