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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![There’s Science Behind Your Pumpkin Spice Obsession](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/Pumpkin-Pie-Spice-www.budgetbytes.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
There’s Science Behind Your Pumpkin Spice Obsession
The pumpkin spice craze is in full swing as it is around this time every year, and experts say there's science behind your autumn craving.
![Job Fairs Taking Place Thursday To Help Young Adults Find Work](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/10/RS3940_164637825-scr1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Job Fairs Taking Place Thursday To Help Young Adults Find Work
There are five job fair locations within Acadiana. The events will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday only.
![DCFS: Number Of Babies Exposed To Drugs In The Womb Triples From 2008 To 2016](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/Baby-in-Neonatal-Unit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DCFS: Number Of Babies Exposed To Drugs In The Womb Triples From 2008 To 2016
Louisiana has seen a steady--and frightening--increase in newborns who are born with illegal drugs in their system.
![Kenneth Gleason Arrested In 2 Baton Rouge Murders; Possibly Racially Motivated](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/GettyImages-546054458.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kenneth Gleason Arrested In 2 Baton Rouge Murders; Possibly Racially Motivated
The Baton Rouge Police Department announces Kenneth Gleason is charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the random deaths of two black men last week that cops had said could be racially motivated.
![Sen. Kennedy Supports Cassidy’s Healthcare Bill But Says It Needs Improvement](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sen. Kennedy Supports Cassidy’s Healthcare Bill But Says It Needs Improvement
U.S. Senator John Kennedy supports his fellow Louisiana lawmaker’s health care bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
![Oil & Gas Industry Stepping Up Along The Gulf Coast In Wake Of Harvey](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/oil-rig-wikispaces.org_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oil & Gas Industry Stepping Up Along The Gulf Coast In Wake Of Harvey
National oil and gas companies are pitching in to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.
![State Treasurer Election Only One Month Away](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/154450332.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Treasurer Election Only One Month Away
Three Republican candidates are raising money. There’s also a Democrat and Libertarian on the ballot.
![GOHSEP Sending Crews To Help With Hurricane Response In Florida, Georgia And Texas](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/Hurricane-Recovery.jpg?w=980&q=75)
GOHSEP Sending Crews To Help With Hurricane Response In Florida, Georgia And Texas
There is a wide range of needs right now in Florida and Georgia, and ongoing cleanup in Texas, and Louisiana is happy to help.
![DOTD Raising Awareness About Construction Zone Safety](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/03/I-10-Sign2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DOTD Raising Awareness About Construction Zone Safety
Officials are reporting an uptick in accidents on I-10 between Lafayette and Henderson.
![DOC Looking At Ways To Prevent Work Release Inmates From Escaping](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/flickr-creative-commons-by-jailbird-121.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DOC Looking At Ways To Prevent Work Release Inmates From Escaping
In 2016, 70 of the more than 5,000 work release participants escaped.
![TOPS Task Force Holds Its First Meeting Wednesday](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/TOPS-CUTS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
TOPS Task Force Holds Its First Meeting Wednesday
The task force will make changes to TOPS that will coincide with changes in higher education.
![US Rep Ralph Abraham Flies Harvey Missions In Texas](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/Ralph-Abraham-BG.jpg?w=980&q=75)
US Rep Ralph Abraham Flies Harvey Missions In Texas
Abraham--a major in the Air Force Auxiliary--said his assignment began Thursday.
![Study: Louisiana’s Favorite Place To Travel For Labor Day Is Gatlinburg, Tennessee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/Gatlinburg-Facebook-Page-Visit-Gatlinburg2-e1504523793652.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study: Louisiana’s Favorite Place To Travel For Labor Day Is Gatlinburg, Tennessee
According to the property management company TurnKey Vacation Rentals, Louisiana residents' favorite place to travel for the Labor Day Holiday is Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
![DCFS Opens Second State-Run Shelter To House Texas Flood Victims](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/08/113432121.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DCFS Opens Second State-Run Shelter To House Texas Flood Victims
The Department of Children and Family Services says they’ve decided to open a second mega-shelter in the state for Texas flood victims, this time in Shreveport.
![Construction Jobs Keep Growing In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Unemployment-Rate-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Construction Jobs Keep Growing In Louisiana
Based on data from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, 1.9 million people have a jobs in this state.
![South Louisiana Feeling Harvey’s Impact As Rescue, Shelter Operations Continue](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/Red-Cross-Shelter-www.fema_.gov_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
South Louisiana Feeling Harvey’s Impact As Rescue, Shelter Operations Continue
Although much of Acadiana was spared the destruction seen in Texas, Congressman Clay Higgins says it’s all hands on deck in south Louisiana.
![Governor Edwards Praises Work Of Cajun Navy In Texas](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/Our-business-strategy-1.png?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Praises Work Of Cajun Navy In Texas
Governor John Bel Edwards says the state is working with the Cajun Navy to coordinate efforts.
![Calcasieu Parish Dodged A Bullet With TS Harvey](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/calcasieu_parish.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Calcasieu Parish Dodged A Bullet With TS Harvey
The Lake Charles area was spared from catastrophic flooding.
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Gov. Edwards Declares State Of Emergency Preparing For Hurricane Harvey (VIDEO)
Extensive rainfall is the major concern as the storm is expected to linger and possibly turn towards Louisiana next week.
![Should Louisiana Replace Confederate Monuments With Britney Spears Statues?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/bbmas-britney.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Should Louisiana Replace Confederate Monuments With Britney Spears Statues?
A Rayne woman starts a petition to replace Confederate monuments with Britney Spears statues.