Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
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📰 Economy
Louisiana's drought is expected to drive grocery prices higher, with fresh fruit and vegetables already rising and meat prices forecast to increase due to higher fuel and irrigation costs — Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain said.
Dry conditions are forecast to continue for the next seven to ten days.
🏥 Health
LCMC Health will launch the Uniquely You program early next year, offering free genetic testing for hereditary cancer and heart disease to 100,000 adults (starting with 20,000 in its first year); anyone 18 and older may participate through LCMC locations or an at-home swab kit.
🏈 Sports
Saints GM Mickey Loomis acknowledged owner Gayle Benson's tough remarks on the team's slow start during his media meeting in Paris today—he said the team is still learning.
The Saints will play the Steelers on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at Stade de France.
St. Scholastica’s Doves won a 5th straight District 6-II crown on Oct.
20 at Pearl River by sweeping the match 25-14, 25-14, 25-16, with coach Lisa Cardinale praising the players for their aggressive play + teamwork.
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