9:30 LRN Newscast February 4

Congressman Ralph Abraham only has 21,000 dollars in his reelection war chest, sparking speculation he’s considering not running again this year. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says 21,000 dollars is a remarkably low number for someone to run a reelection campaign with…
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Two potential candidates have started raising money, Republican Ouachita Parish Police Juror Scotty Robinson and Democrat Candy Christophe.

There’s a marginal risk for severe weather for northern parishes today as a strong cold front is expected to sweep across the state over the next couple of days. Forecasters say there is a slight risk for severe weather tomorrow for all of southeast Louisiana, Acadiana, and areas east of Alexandria. National Weather Service Meteorologist C-S Ross…
cut 6 (05) “…tornado or two”

Louisiana is seeking 150-million dollars from the federal government to elevate an eight-point-three mile stretch of LA Highway one from Golden Meadow to Leeville Bridge in Lafourche Parish. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson is in Washington DC to make the state’s case…
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The state has already put up 150-million dollars for the project.

Many have taken to the Keto diet to lower the risk of diabetes and inflammation, but new research out of Yale has found based on a study on mice that more than a week of keto may not be beneficial. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Public Health Melinda Sothern says more research is needed on humans to see if the same response occurs…
cut 15 (12) “…longer response”