Louisiana is the 5th most obese state in the US, according to Trust for America’s Health. President and CEO John Auerbach says that growing rate can be addressed with policy changes in schools, like providing healthy lunch options and limiting access to junk food…:
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Louisiana ranks fourth in the country for childhood obesity.

Relief efforts are ongoing amid the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey, and many are asking how they can help those affected. Chairman of the Board for the Greater Baton Rouge Red Cross, Desiree Lemoine says monetary donations are best, but you can also sign up to be a volunteer…:
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Find out more at RedCross.org.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber’s daughter and babysitter were found safe this morning, after 21-year-old Juliana Brooks took the seven year-old girl out canoeing. Investigators believed the canoe drifted into a heavily wooded area, because of high water. Exact details on where they were found have not been made public.

Hurricane Irma strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm Tuesday as it heads toward the northeast Caribbean. Forecasters say there are increasing chances that Irma will hit Florida and steer clear of Louisiana due to a cold front moving into our area.

With more and more people looking for ways to drop cable TV service in favor of streaming networks, there’s a Monroe resident who has his own launching next month. Ro Wright says CONGO TV will feature local programs based on where users log in, and they are already racking up submissions..:
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