New census data shows another yearly decline in the state’s population as the state lost about 14 thousand residents from 2022 to 2023. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Enjoying the season with family and friends can be wonderful, and stressful. Colleen Crain takes a look at holiday stress…
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Governor-elect Jeff Landry names 26-year-old Ohio native, Madison Sheehan, as Secretary of State Wildlife. Brooke Thorington has more.
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New Census Bureau estimates show a decline of 14 thousand Louisiana residents from 2022 to 2023. A third straight year the state’s population has dropped since the 2020 census. Demographer Greg Rigamer says it’s not a good sign and a reflection of the state’s economy.
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The state had a total population drop of more than 84 thousand residents in the last three years. Only New York has a higher percentage decline.
Rigamer believes people leave the Bayou State for more viable opportunities in employment and education.
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The state has also seen drastic drops in the past three years due to a high death rate during the pandemic. Nearly 57 thousand people died in the first two years of the pandemic.
Rigamer says Governor-Elect Landry’s administration will have to turn around the state’s economy to be more competitive.
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The Holidays can be a wonderful time for family and friends, but it can also be stressful. Dr. Michelle Moore with LSU Health says anyone can experience stress, but some are at higher risk…
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Moore advises taking time to pause and pay attention to how you are feeling and if necessary, walk away for a bit when you feel yourself becoming stressed.
During the busy season, Moore says it’s a good idea to schedule times during the day to check in with yourself and notice how you’re feeling emotionally and physically. Avoid unhealthy coping actions like overeating, drinking more alcohol, and watching more television or social media. Instead, before you become frustrated, Moore recommends…
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Being mindful and managing expectations are important during this time of year when finances may be tight and there’s pressure to attend many events. For these stressors, Moore recommends…
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Governor-elect Jeff Landry has named 26-year-old Madison Sheehan to serve as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Sheehan most recently served as director of South Dakota’s Republican Party.
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Landry says while former governors have appointed good friends or even past lawmakers to the position, he chose the Ohio State grad and former rowing team member for her leadership skills.
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Landry believes Sheehan and her team will elevate the LDWF and attract even more out-of-state hunters and fishermen to the “Sportsman Paradise…”
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During his announcement, Landry claimed Sheehan would be the first female to oversee the agency however from 1988 to 1990 Dr. Virginia R. Van Sickle-Burkett helmed the agency and during Governor Kathleen Blanco’s administration, Janice Lansing held an interim post at the agency.
Stephen Clark, a former game warden with LDWF, who also worked for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will serve as Assistant Secretary of State Wildlife.
On Wednesday Landry also named former Congressman and physician Ralph Abraham as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and retried Caddo Parish Juvenile judge David Matlock as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services.
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LSU’s 2024 recruiting class has Louisiana flavor as 20 of the 27 players who signed with the Tigers on Wednesday have Louisiana roots, 16 of them were born in the Bayou State. Denham Springs safety Dashawn McBryde is considered one of the top safeties in the country and Coach Brian Kelly is excited about him…
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LSU has also signed the most productive high school quarterback in Louisiana prep history. JuJuan Johnson set state records for total yards and total touchdowns as a four-year starter for Lafayette Chrisitan. But is slated to play cornerback for the Tigers. But Kelly seems open to seeing what he could do on offense…
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LSU signed six defensive backs. The Tigers also signed five offensive linemen. Weston Davis, Ethan Calloway, Ory Williams, Khayree Lee, and Joseph Cryer from Natchitoches Central. Davis and Williams are also excellent basketball players. Kelly says not only are they big linemen, but linemen that can move…
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The Saints will travel to LA tonight to face the Rams. The Saints and Rams are 2 of 5 teams in the NFC tied at 7-and-7 fighting for a playoff spot. In a season with many ups and downs for quarterback Derek Carr and the offense, he says they’re finding their groove at the right time…
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One of the biggest obstacles the offense will face comes in the form of 3-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Guard Cesar Ruiz and the offensive line held the Giants to just one sack and two QB hits Sunday, but they’ll have a tough test to prepare for on a short week…
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After starting the season as one of the most dominant in the NFL, the Saints defense has struggled at times this season but has shut down poor offenses in back-to-back weeks. Defensive End Cameron Jordan says the Rams will be a bigger challenge but one they can handle…
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Louisiana Tech signed 15 players on the first day of the early signing period, including the nation’s top junior college quarterback, Ty Keyes. Keyes threw for 3,350 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2023. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says Keyes has a big-time arm and can extend plays with his legs…
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Tech also signed a local hero, linebacker Jadon Mayfield. Mayfield just helped Ruston win its first state championship in football since 1990. Cumbie says Mayfield had 235 tackles, 10,5 sacks, three fumble recovers, and two interceptions during his junior and senior seasons with the Bearcats…
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