Former LSU student Matthew Naquin has bonded out of jail following his conviction for negligent homicide in the alcohol-related hazing death of 18-year-old fraternity pledge Max Gruver. Naquin will be sentenced in October and he faces up to five years in prison. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore has confidence Judge Beau Higginbotham will make the right call when it comes to sentencing…
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After sentencing, Naquin’s attorney, John Mclindon plans to appeal the conviction. McLindon says he’s shocked by the outcome considering how many other people were involved, yet his client was the only person facing a felony charge
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Louisiana’s Senators are renewing the push to win a long term renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program, but they hope to win more than just an extension, they want substantial reforms as well. To start, Senator Bill Cassidy says they’re proposing a flood insurance voucher to help low- and middle-income residents afford their rates, even if their flood risk has increased.
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The legislation also caps annual premium increases at nine percent, down from the current maximum allowable increase of 25 percent.

New research out of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center finds that a modest calorie reduction can reduce the danger of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Researcher Doctor Eric Ravussin says even reducing the intake of calories by 300, could lead to a 50-percent reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease…
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