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Heart Attack Risk Rises Nearly 40 Percent on Christmas Eve
A new study from Sweden has found the risk of having a heart attack rises nearly 40 percent on Christmas Eve.
Federal Government Raises Minimum Age to Purchase Cigarettes and Vaping Products to 21
Congress has raised the minimum smoking and vaping age to 21 nationwide.
Windows 7 Users Beware: System No Longer Supported Next Year
Beginning January 14th Windows will no longer offer patches and updates for their Windows 7 operating system.
New Poll: Edwards 48%, Rispone 46%
A Gray Television poll puts Governor Edwards ahead of Eddie Rispone 48-46% with five days until voters hit the polls for the run-off.
Excitement grows as Popeye’s chicken sandwich returns
The Popeye’s chicken sandwich that captured the attention of the world this summer returns to the restaurant’s menu this Sunday.
Saints & Falcons Ranked Most Intense NFL Rivalry
The Saints and Falcons have the most intense rivalry in the NFL, this according to knowrivalry.com, a project of professors from West Carolina and Northern Kentucky Universities.
St. George Set To Become State’s 5th Largest City
St. George is set to become the newest city in Louisiana following Saturday’s vote to incorporate the southeast corner of East Baton Rouge Parish.
56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers deploy for Afghanistan
56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers deploy out of Pineville this afternoon for a mission in Afghanistan.
Mysterious New Illness Strikes Vapers
A mysterious illness is impacting vapers and E-cigarette users across the country and the Louisiana Department of Health is warning medical professionals to keep an eye out for symptoms.
DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson not ready to call for lower speed limit after latest fatal I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge crash
A fiery, deadly crash on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge has prompted calls for a new look at speed limits on the highly trafficked stretch.
Diversions May Be Less Effective Than Previously Thought
An LSU study finds Mississippi River diversions can actually do more harm than good for wetland restoration.
Catch Year’s Best Meteor Shower Early Tuesday Morning
Tuesday morning will be your best chance to catch the famed Perseid meteor shower.
Mother Accused Of Intentionally Hurting Toddler To Collect Insurance Payout
A Shreveport woman is accused of intentionally slamming the head of her 23-month old child following a bus accident in an effort to collect an insurance payday.
Defense: Suspect’s Heavily-Tattooed Face Draws Discrimination From Potential Jurors
The defense for a Greenwell Springs man accused of double murder claims that the suspect’s heavily-tattooed face draws discrimination from potential jurors.
LA High Schoolers Top Nation In Drinking, Use Of Injectable Drugs
A study by Project Know shows Louisiana high schoolers consume alcohol and injectable drugs at the highest rate in the nation.
Pennington: 300 Calories Less A Day Keeps Cardiovascular Disease Away
Pennington Biomedical Researchers have found that even in people who are at a healthy weight, reducing your caloric intake by 300 calories can significantly improve cardiovascular health.
Matthew Naquin Bonds Out After Negligent Homicide Conviction
The prosecution says Naquin was primarily responsible for the death and was the ringleader of the hazing incident where Gruver was pressured into drinking himself to death.
Shelters Opening Across Louisiana
Louisiana is opening shelters across the state to provide residents refuge from the effects of Barry.
Dead zone and algae bloom could be impacted by tropical disturbance
The tropical development that could bring large amounts of rainfall to Louisiana later this week could have a mitigating impact on the Gulf of Mexico’s algae bloom.
Journey to the Moon in 2024 begins in New Orleans
NASA aims to put boots on the moon in 2024 and the latest glimpse of the rocket core stage for the Artemis moon mission is being unveiled today at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.