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Experts believe Louisiana can avoid trend, costs of rising obesity

By David Lippman (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
A new study shows that Louisiana's waistline is growing, and that it won't slim down any time soon.

App prevents texting while driving

By Brix Fowler (WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
Everybody knows you shouldn't be texting while you're driving, but people do it anyway," says inventor Chad Kennedy In many cases, the results can be deadly.
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Alligator behavior: how Isaac changed hunters' season

By Kris Cusanza (WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
Third generation alligator hunter Eugene Loupe and his crew hit the waters around Lake DesAllemends first thing every morning during alligator season until their 25 tags are filled.

LSU, Red Cross team support Isaac response

By American Red Cross
LSU’s partnership with the American Red Cross during disaster relief efforts continues as volunteers, including students and faculty, support relief efforts across Louisiana.

Tailgating changes for LSU's game against North Texas

By Alex Deiro (WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
Rain from Hurricane Isaac and its aftermath have caused the closure of several parking lots for LSU’s season opener against North Texas on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CDT.

Tulane using social media to show its students are safe

By Noah Authement
Tulane University's fall semester commenced last week.  However, students old and new had an unwelcome visitor on campus yesterday, Hurricane Isaac.

College degree still worth price of tuition

By Shanna Perkins (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
Even with the rising cost of tuition, going to college is still a smart decision. A new study by Georgetown University and the Lumina Center shows that almost all of the new jobs being created are going to college graduates.

Lady Gaga's monstrous fragrance out in stores

By Noah Authement
Two years of experimentation in Paris laboratories have lead to today's U.S. launch of Lady Gaga's ‘Fame’ Eau de Parfum.

Acadian Ambulance launches new I.C.E. mobile app

By Acadian Ambulance
Many people have a contact on their cell phone listed as “I.C.E.” (In Case of Emergency), so that authorities will be able to contact the user’s designated emergency contact, if necessary.

New hurricane app brings American Red Cross safety information to smartphones

By American Red Cross
The American Red Cross today launched its official Hurricane App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who visit hurricane prone areas.