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…
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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…
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Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham, who represents much of north and central Louisiana, has only 21-thousand campaign dollars on hand and he’s up for reelection in November. Abraham has said he might not run for a fourth term. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says if Abraham does not run, the seat will not turn blue as there will be a lot of interest from Republicans….
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Qualifying for the Congressional races is in July.

North Louisiana parishes are under a marginal threat for severe weather today. About a month ago, northwest Louisiana was hit by a tornado that killed three people, but National Weather Service Forecaster C-S Ross says the threat is not as high as a month ago…
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There’s a slight risk for severe weather tomorrow for much of south Louisiana and areas east of Alexandria.

New research has concluded that more than a week of the keto diet may not be beneficial. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Public Health, Doctor Melinda Sothern, says Yale researchers put mice on a keto diet and found after a week they stored more fat than they can burn, which raises health concerns…
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Sothern says it’s still possible that the keto diet has health benefits if dosed properly.

Louisiana is pushing the feds to give 150 million dollars in matching funds to the state to help construct an elevated roadway on LA Highway 1 from Golden Meadow to the Leeville Bridge in Lafourche Parish. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says a several mile-long bridge over marshlands is needed to guarantee safe passage to Port Fourchon.
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Wilson says Louisiana has already pumped over 300 million dollars into projects along that vital stretch of highway.

Congressman Ralph Abraham’s remarkably small reelection war chest has rumors flying that he will not seek a fourth term in office. Matt Doyle has the story.
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House Speaker Clay Schexnayder has finalized committee assignments for the upcoming term. Lafayette Representative Vincent Pierre is chairman of Transportation, Baton Rouge Representative Ted James will lead Criminal Justice, Chalmette Representative Ray Garofalo is the chair of Education, and Stonewall Representative Larry Bagwell heads Health and Welfare.

The keto diet may be all the rage in trying to drop pounds, but new research shows that you might not want to be on the diet for too long. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Public Health Melinda Sothern says after rodents were on the diet for a week, Yale University researchers discovered an increase in delta gamma t-cells.
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After a week, Sothern says the rodents would eventually begin to eat more fat.

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 west of Alexandria. National Weather Service Meteorologist C-S Ross…
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5th district Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham reports only having 21-thousand dollars in his campaign war chest and he’s up for re-election this year. It fuels speculation Abraham will not seek a fourth term. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says when Abraham was first elected, he pledged to serve just three terms, but…
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There’s a marginal risk for severe weather for the northern parishes of the state later today. National Weather Service Meteorologist C-S Ross…
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Expect scattered showers this morning and then thunderstorms in the afternoon and into the evening. The severe weather threat shifts to southeast Louisiana, Acadiana and a part of central Louisiana tomorrow.

Louisiana officials are seeking 150 million dollars in federal funding to help construct an elevated roadway heading to Port Fourchon. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Former St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister has passed away at the age of 73. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The campaign finance totals for 2019 have been totaled up and President Donald received one-point-two million dollars from Louisiana donors. Former Vice President Joe Biden collected the most from Louisiana residents out of the Democratic presidential candidates, 366-thousand dollars.

There’s a disturbing story out of Iberville Parish today. 54-year-old Galen Marcantel is accused of leaving an elderly and wheel-chair bound woman to live in filth and pet feces. Sheriff Brett Stassi says there were 14 cats and two dogs at the home and it appears they were treated better than the victim…
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Marcantel has been charged with suspicion of cruelty to persons with infirmities and animal cruelty charges.

The Honey Badger is celebrating a Super Bowl Championship today. New Orleans native and former LSU Tiger Tyrann Mathieu helped Kansas City rally back from a 10-point deficit to beat San Francisco 31-20 in Super Bowl 54. Mathieu and K-C defense helped spark a come back and a 21-0 run…
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It’s Kansas City’s first NFL championship in 50 years a parade is scheduled for Wednesday.