A Southern Media and Opinion Research Poll finds voters are evenly divided between Governor Edwards and Republican legislators on budget cuts. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says the poll shows why Republicans are staunch in their position to reduce state spending…:
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46% of those surveyed agree with the Governor and are opposed to budget cuts.

If your new years resolution is to lose weight and be healthier, state officials remind you that most commitments are abandoned within the first week of the year. Rebecca Guidroz with the Louisiana Department of Health’s Well Ahead Program says it’s better to focus on lifestyle changes you can do on a daily basis…:
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She says instead of joining a gym, it might be easier to incorporate activities you would enjoy to get you moving more.

The LSU Tigers leave today for Orlando where they’ll play Notre Dame in the Citrus Bowl on January 1st. Before leaving Baton Rouge, head coach Ed Orgeron spoke about his relationship with offensive coordinator Matt Canada. It appeared there was tension between the two after the upset loss to Troy, but Orgeron says the offense has been fantastic…:
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But Glen Guilbeau at the USA Today Network is reporting that sources say the school has been working on an agreement since the Texas A&M game to let Matt Canada go after the bowl game next week.