The LSU AgCenter developed a milk-based meal replacement powder to help consumers lose weight. Emelie Gunn has more on the product that will be tested at LSU’s Pennington Research Center …
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Former Governor Kathleen Blanco has disclosed that her previously diagnosed eye cancer has spread to her liver and says there’s no cure. She was elected as Louisiana’s first female governor and served from 2004 to 2008. Blanco revealed in 2011 that she had a rare eye cancer and in her letter, she said that cancer has now “invaded her liver,” and she has a difficult road ahead.

LaPolitics Weekly reports Congressman Ralph Abraham is considering a run for governor in 2019. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the Richland Parish physician will need to boost his name recognition…:
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Abraham says he hasn’t made any decisions, but a number of people are asking him about it.

Did you watch the NFL games yesterday, the Saints game Thursday or are you planning to catch Monday Night Football? Reports indicate ratings for pro football have been slipping of late. Baton Rouge-based Todd Advertising Agency owner Deborah Todd says one reason could be cheap streaming services:
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She also believes games being on multiple nights instead of just on Sunday hurts ratings.