Here we go again – we’re keeping an eye on the tropics for another potential storm. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A man was found dead, wrapped in a tarp along Highway 51 between the Village of Tangipahoa and Fluker, Louisiana, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO). Deputies discovered the body around 8 a.m. on Sunday. Authorities described the victim as having been “bludgeoned” before being abandoned on the roadside. The sheriff’s office is investigating the incident as a homicide and is seeking information from the public to help identify the victim and find those responsible. No further details have been released at this time.

The Louisiana Fire Service has been mobilized to support rescue and recovery operations in South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. An Incident Support Team (IST) and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from Louisiana arrived last week. Baton Rouge Fire Chief Mike Kimble says some team members will work in the state’s Emergency Operations Center, and others will directly engage in rescue operations.

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Will there be a special session on insurance reform? That’s what nearly every Louisianian saddled with sky-high auto and property insurance rates wants to know. Pollack Representative Gabe Firment, the chairman of the House Insurance Committee, says reforming property insurance should be the easy part. Auto insurance – not so much.

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Louisiana has some of the highest, if not the highest, property and auto insurance rates in the country.

There’s the possibility of another named storm in the Gulf of Mexico this week. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the National Hurricane Center is watching a disorganized area of low pressure in the western Caribbean that has a medium chance of developing into at least a tropical depression.

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There’s the possibility of this potential storm following a similar path as Hurricane Helene, but Keim says it’s way too early to tell.

University Medical Center New Orleans is expanding its Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery, adding three new physicians and opening a new 16-bed Transitional Recovery Unit.

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Center Director Dr. Michael Cook says the new unit aims to create a focused, supportive environment that promotes optimal recovery for patients.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine acquires a new linear accelerator to provide more advanced radiation treatment for the treatment of cancer in pets. Ginger Guttner with the school says these new machines are tailored specifically for household pets.

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Having the only place that has a linear accelerator on site, the hospital sees patients from across the state and beyond.

A tremendous honor for Centenary College. U.S. News and World Report has designated the private Shreveport school as a Top National Liberal Arts College. School President Dr. Christopher Holoman says the school has many things going for itself – things that graduating high school seniors look for in choosing a college to attend.

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Brutal loss for the Saints in Atlanta as the Falcons kicked a 58-yard field goal with two seconds left to beat the Saints, 26 to 24. It’s the second straight loss for quarterback Derek Carr and the Saints…

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It doesn’t get any easier for the Saints – they’re in Kansas City a week from tonight for a Monday Night Football tilt with the two-time defending Super Bowl Champion Chiefs.

University Medical Center New Orleans is expanding its Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery to meet the rising demand in the Greater New Orleans area. Dr. Michael Cook, the director of the Center for Weight loss and Bariatric Surgery, says it will allow it to provide more comprehensive care.

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The expansion of the Center will see around one thousand patients annually.

Owners of pets battling cancer now have an innovative place to go for radiation treatment. Colleen Crain reports.

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Here we go again – we’re keeping an eye on the tropics for another potential storm. The National Hurricane Center says conditions in the Western Caribbean could become favorable for development of a storm in the next few days. It says as of right now, there’s a medium chance for a tropical depression to form late in the week.

Owners of pets who have cancer now have a place to go to for specialized treatment. The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine acquires a new linear accelerator to provide more advanced radiation treatment for the treatment of cancer in pets. LSU Vet school spokesperson Ginger Guttner says one of the benefits of this new technology is that the pets will be under anesthesia for a shorter period…

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The LSU Vet school says radiation treatments can cost between two-thousand to nine thousand dollars, but most pet insurance covers it.

University Medical Center New Orleans has expanded its Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery. Director Doctor Michael Cook says the new unit aims to create a focused, supportive environment that promotes optimal recovery for patients.

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Cook says obesity can reduce life expectancy by up to 20 years if not treated, which is why bariatric services can be crucial to health and survival.

U-S News and World Report has designated Centenary College as a Top National Liberal Arts College in the U-S News and World Report rankings. School President Doctor Christopher Holoman says what sets Centenary apart is that the liberal arts program changes with the changing times.

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The publication also ranked Centenary 35th in its list of Top Performers in Social Mobility,

The LSU football team moved up one spot to number 13 in the latest A-P Top 25 poll as the Tigers defeated South Alabama 42 to 10 on Saturday night. It was the best performance of the season for the defense. Linebacker Greg Penn had a team high 14 tackles…

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The Ragin Cajuns, ULM and McNeese also had big wins on Saturday.

Tough loss for the Saints on Sunday as a 58-yard field goal with two seconds left results in a 26 to 24 defeat to their biggest rival the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints defense did not allow an offensive touchdown, but the Dirty Birds scored touchdowns on a muffed punt and a pick six. New Orleans Cornerback Paulson Adebo…

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New Orleans is at Kansas City a week from Monday.

The LSU Vet School in Baton Rouge says it has new equipment that will provide more advanced radiation treatment for cancer treatment on pets. Spokesperson Ginger Guttner…

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Guttner says this allows for decreased radiation side effects while optimizing tumor control.

A five-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Claiborne Parish on Saturday afternoon in which impairment is suspected. State Police says 31-year-old Jordan Burton of Homer was traveling on Louisiana Highway 146 when he crossed the centerline and hit another vehicle. Investigators say the five-year-old who died was not properly restrained in the rear seat. Impairment on the part of the Burton is suspected.

A tremendous honor for Centenary College in Shreveport. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A 58-yard field goal with two seconds left resulted in the Saints second consecutive loss as they dropped a heart breaker yesterday to the Atlanta Falcons, 26 to 24. The Dirty Birds did not score an offensive touchdown, but scored one touchdown on a muffed punt and the other came on a pick six. Coach Dennis Allen says it’s tough to lose a game like that…

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New Orleans is at Kansas City next Monday.

U.S. News and World Report has named Centenary College as a Top National Liberal Arts College. Schools in this category award at least half of their degrees in the arts and sciences. School President Dr. Christopher Holoman hopes this recognition will drive up applications.

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The Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Center at University Medical Center New Orleans has expanded to meet the rising demand. Sean Richardson has the story.

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Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff deputies are trying to determine what happened to a man found bludgeoned to the death and wrapped up in tarp on the side of Highway 51 between the Village of Tangipahoa and Fluker. The victim’s body was found Sunday morning and no suspects have been identified.

The United Way of Southwest Louisiana in Lake Charles is working to help its counterparts in Tallahassee provide relief for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. United Way of Southwest Louisiana President and CEO Denise Durel says the people of Florida could use your help.

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As the Southeast continues recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene’s deadly punch, weather experts say there could be more trouble on the way, as an area of low pressure is expected to form over the Caribbean Sea by early next week. National Hurricane Center officials say that could become a tropical depression as it moves into the Western Gulf of Mexico by the middle of next week, so people along the Gulf Coast need to be on alert.

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Amazon’s investment in Louisiana continues as it opens its new massive fulfillment center in Shreveport.

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A Bossier City man who fled after an attempted traffic stop and had an altercation with a  Shreverport Police Officer on Wednesday has died.  The Caddo Parish Coronor’s Office says 54 year old Steven Cook died yesterday afternoon just before three. We’re told the incident and death remain under investigation by State Police.

The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival returns this weekend in downtown New Iberia.   Sugarcane Festival President Lisa Norris Festivalgoers says festival-goers can explore Shadows-on-the-Teche, featuring a petting zoo, cookie decorating, a cupcake walk, and more kid-friendly activities.

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Poverty Point World Heritage Site in Pioneer is celebrating National Public Lands Day right now with a ranger-led hike. Poverty Point Site Manager Mark Brink says National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort, promoting environmental stewardship and encouraging the use of public spaces for recreation, education, and health.

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Amazon has opened its first fulfillment center in Shreveport.  Right now, Amazon employs more than three-thousand people throughout the state. And those are just the direct jobs.  Chief development officer at Louisiana Economic Development, Paige Carter says Amazon has made a commitment to the state that has supported many more indirect jobs.

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LSU is about a three touchdown favorite heading into tonight’s game with South Alabama. The Jaguars average 48 points a game and 7.6 yards a play. The Tigers have a problem when it comes to giving up big plays. Kelly wants his defense to play fundamentally sound, especially in the secondary…

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Kick off on Saturday tonight is at 6:45

The Shreveport police officer who died in a rollover crash yesterday afternoon has been identified.  Officer Matthew Rhoden, 37, died in the wreck. We’re told another officer, who has not yet been identified, was taken to Ochsner LSU Health hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The off-duty officers were in a blue Mustang traveling on W. 70th Street when it was hit by a van, skidded into a vacant house and rolled over.

In Lake Charles, United Way of Southwest Louisiana is partnering with their counterparts in Tallahassee to provide relief for the people impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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United Way of Southwest Louisiana President and CEO Denise Durel says the people of Florida could use your help. You can make your contribution either on United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s website, by texting UNITEDGULF – one word – to 40403 or by mail.

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Amazon opens its first fulfillment center in Shreveport. The five-floor 2.5-million-square-foot facility is expected to serve three-million customer shipments per week. Paige Carter, the chief development officer at Louisiana Economic Development, says Amazon currently employs more than three-thousand people throughout the state.

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The LSU Tigers are about a three touchdown favorite heading into Saturday night’s matchup with South Alabama out of the Sun Belt Conference. The Jaguars are 2-and-2 and they’ve scored 135 points in their last two games, which has the attention Coach Brian Kelly and the players…

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Amazon opens its first fulfillment center in Shreveport. Paige Carter, the chief development officer at Louisiana Economic Development, says this is the culmination of the cooperation of a lot of entities.

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The five-floor 2.5-million-square-foot facility is expected to serve three-million customer shipments per week.

A Bossier City man who fled after an attempted traffic stop and had an altercation with a  Shreverport Police Officer on Wednesday has died.  The Caddo Parish Coronor’s Office says 54 year old Steven Cook died yesterday afternoon just before three. We’re told the incident and death remain under investigation by State Police.

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Poverty Point World Heritage site in Pioneer this Saturday at 10 AM with a ranger-led hike.  Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival returns this weekend in downtown New Iberia.  As Louisiana’s top sugarcane-producing region, Iberia Parish is the ideal host for this annual event. . Sugarcane Festival President Lisa Norris Festivalgoers can enjoy a variety of activities, including parades, carnival rides, and livestock shows.

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