It's no secret that high blood pressure is a huge issue in Louisiana. As a matter of fact, our estimated percentage of citizens who struggle with it - 40% - is significantly higher than the rest of the United States (32%), according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Reports say that the announcement was made concerning the permanent end of Cargill's salt production at their mine located in Avery Island, Louisiana. The mine has been operated by the company for twenty-four years and the outlook for its' employees is still uncertain.