Former Governor Kathleen Blanco is asking for prayers in the fight for her own life against cancer. She said in a letter to Louisianians, friends and family that melanoma has invaded her liver and that no treatments have yet been identified to cure the type of illness. In a statement, Governor John Bel Edwards said Blanco is a strong woman of incredible faith, and asked the people of this state to join him in prayers for the former governor.

The LSU AgCenter has developed a milk-based meal replacement powder to help consumers lose weight. Director of the AgCenter Food Incubator Gaye Sandoz says they’ve developed the powder and now LSU’s Pennington Research Center will test the product.
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Studies show drinking meal replacement shakes for 12 weeks instead of meals is a safe way to drop pounds.

Multiple reports indicate NFL viewership is down this season. Kelley Ray spoke with a Baton Rouge ad agent about the impacts…:
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Congress has approved a short-term extension for the National Flood Insurance Program, ensuring it will operate as normal through December 22nd. But it’s unclear if a deal can be reached within two weeks, as Senators have voiced concerns over the NFIP re-authorization bill that cleared the House in November, citing the potential for rate increases for homeowners.