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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Pennington dives deep into why exercise works](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/03/working-out.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pennington dives deep into why exercise works
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is taking part in a nationwide research project that seeks to dig down to the molecular level to find out why exercise provides health benefits.
![Vape linked lung problems traced to THC/CBD oil use](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2019/03/GettyImages-454241880.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vape linked lung problems traced to THC/CBD oil use
The number of cases of lung diseases or other pulmonary issues linked to vaping has ballooned since concerns were made public early last week.
![56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers deploy for Afghanistan](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/03/180773603.jpg?w=980&q=75)
56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers deploy for Afghanistan
56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers deploy out of Pineville this afternoon for a mission in Afghanistan.
![NBC’s Lester Holt spends two-nights at Angola to profile criminal justice reform](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/11/Angola-State-Prison-Wikipedia-User-WhisperToMe.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NBC’s Lester Holt spends two-nights at Angola to profile criminal justice reform
Friday night at 9 PM, television viewers got an inside look at life in Angola when Dateline aired NBC Anchor Lester Holt’s two-night stay at the maximum-security facility.
![Seven LA community colleges in 100 fastest growing nationwide](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/Capture29.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Seven LA community colleges in 100 fastest growing nationwide
Seven Louisiana community college and technical schools are ranked among the top 100 fastest growing two-year institutions in the nation according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
![LSU-Texas tickets a hot commodity](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2019/08/GettyImages-98024306.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU-Texas tickets a hot commodity
LSU-Texas is the hottest selling game of the year according to StubHub, and tickets prices are at a premium and going fast.
![Governor Edwards discusses 52-million dollar widening of a three-mile stretch of I-12 in St. Tammany](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/01/Highway.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards discusses 52-million dollar widening of a three-mile stretch of I-12 in St. Tammany
Governor John Bel Edwards provided details Thursday on the 52-million dollars in federal money that will go towards expanding I-12 in St. Tammany Parish from Highway 190 to Highway 59.
![An Estimated 152,000 Vehicles in Louisiana Have Un-repaired, Recalled Airbags](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2019/06/GettyImages-54249183-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
An Estimated 152,000 Vehicles in Louisiana Have Un-repaired, Recalled Airbags
Is your car one of the 152-thousand in Louisiana that has a recalled airbag? The National Safety Council and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are urging motorists to have their airbags checked and repaired immediately.
![Mysterious New Illness Strikes Vapers](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/11/Vaping-630x420.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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.
![Hot And Dry Weather In Place For Next Few Days](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/06/Summer-Solstice.png?w=980&q=75)
Hot And Dry Weather In Place For Next Few Days
A heat advisory is in effect for southeast Louisiana today as hot temperatures combined with high humidity will create heat indices between 108 to 113-degrees.
![Bounce Back In Construction Jobs Expected](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2019/08/Airport-Construction-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bounce Back In Construction Jobs Expected
A lull in construction jobs is one of the reasons the Louisiana economy seems to have slowed down a bit, but those in the industry are optimistic the tide is set to turn.
![Over 40 Handguns Stolen From Youngsville Gun Range](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2019/03/Rickey-Boudreaux-e1551658381319.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Over 40 Handguns Stolen From Youngsville Gun Range
Youngsville Police Chief Ricky Boudreaux says it’s likely the guns will find their way into criminal hands.
![Volkswagen Money Helping Schools Buy New, Cleaner Buses](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/09/159529869.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Volkswagen Money Helping Schools Buy New, Cleaner Buses
School systems across the state are using money Louisiana received from a federal lawsuit against Volkswagen to replace old diesel school buses with new alternative fuel buses.
![Edwards’ Re-election Chances Slip In Latest Poll](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2018/08/Governor-John-Bel-Edwards.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Edwards’ Re-election Chances Slip In Latest Poll
An independent poll shows Governor Edwards’ support has slipped and is now within the margin of error for potentially having to go into a run-off.
![La. HS Sports Participation Rises Despite Recent National Dip](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/Eddie-Bonine-twitter-e1469538108294.jpg?w=980&q=75)
La. HS Sports Participation Rises Despite Recent National Dip
For the first time in three decades, participation in high school sports has dropped on the national level.
![DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson not ready to call for lower speed limit after latest fatal I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge crash](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/08/Atchafalaya-Basin-Bridge.png?w=980&q=75)
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.
![CABL releases gubernatorial candidate surveys](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/10/vote-today1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
CABL releases gubernatorial candidate surveys
Council for a Better Louisiana releases their candidate surveys, offering interested voters a more in-depth, detail-oriented look at the major candidates for Governor.
![LSU starts school year with record number of freshmen](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2014/05/1849686.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU starts school year with record number of freshmen
LSU has a record number of freshmen on campus this year as the first day of the fall semester was Monday.
![Slidell couple grows record-sized grapefruit, credits fairy magic for results](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/03/GettyImages-634245118.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Slidell couple grows record-sized grapefruit, credits fairy magic for results
Slidell is home to a Guinness record-breaking grapefruit. The grapefruit has the distinction of having the largest circumference at 73 centimeters and a weight of 7 pounds, 14 ounces.
![Man Who Intentionally Caused Fatal Crash Ordered To Mental Hospital](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/08/Jack-Jordan-LSP-photo.png?w=980&q=75)
Man Who Intentionally Caused Fatal Crash Ordered To Mental Hospital
The 18-year-old who police say intentionally caused a fatal crash in Baton Rouge last month, because God allegedly instructed him to take his own life, is now at the state’s mental health hospital in East Feliciana Parish.