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• St. Tammany schools move to online job system

  April 22, 2013 8:16 AM

  COVINGTON, La. (AP) - St. Tammany Parish public schools system plan to launch an online employment application system in May. The Times-Picayune reports the system will stop accepting paper applications starting May 2. School officials say the online application system will begin on May 7. more »

• Strong winds move through parts of Louisiana

  March 12, 2012 7:36 AM

  JENNINGS, La. (AP) - Strong thunderstorms caused damage in different parts of Louisiana overnight, but no injuries were reported. A line moved across southwest Louisiana downing trees and power lines. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles reports a tree fell on a house in Jennings and power lines were... more »

• Mental hospital move: other agencies feel adrift

  February 20, 2012 9:42 AM

  PINEVILLE, La. (AP) - People who run nonprofit agencies on the grounds of a state mental hospital are wondering what will happen to them, since Central Louisiana State Hospital is moving to smaller campus in Pineville. Pathways Community Behavioral Health Services and the Cenla Chemical Dependency Council are two of... more »

• Move Costs 400 BR Jobs

  October 15, 2011 4:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Home Depot is closing its Baton Rouge call center by the end of next year. A phase out of 400 jobs will begin in the next few months. Stephen Holmes, spokesman for the chain of home improvement stores, tells the Advocate (http://bit.ly/olXgKV) the decision came... more »

• Moving Day for Lourdes

  June 25, 2011 11:24 PM

  It was a big day for healthcare in Lafayette Saturday as the new Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center officially opened for business. The new hospital opened it's doors Saturday morning, after more than two years of construction. It is the largest, single construction project to date in Lafayette... more »

• Scott police move into new building

  June 17, 2011 9:33 AM

  SCOTT, La. (AP) - Residents who need to reach the police department in Scott this weekend are urged to call 911 instead as officers will be making their move to new quarters. The city has just completed a $3.4 million emergency services building that will house the city's police and... more »

• You Gotta Move- Calorie Bank

  April 21, 2011 10:04 AM

  Throughout the You Gotta Move Goes Red program, we have focused on exercise and eating right. We haven't talked much about calories, but you may be at a point where you are thinking about "treating" yourself to something that doesn't fit into the "smart choices" category. Dawn Foreman designed this... more »

• You Gotta Move- Your Stories!

  April 13, 2011 10:03 AM

  The finish line is in sight but You Gotta Move Goes Red is actually just the beginning of learning to live a healthy, more active lifestyle. I have enjoyed hearing from so many of you who have been participating in the program and shared your success stories as we prepare... more »

• You Gotta Move- Children

  April 6, 2011 9:24 AM

  The "You Gotta Move" message is not only for adults. It's for children as well. The rates are alarmingly high... one in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. A booklet compiled by the American Heart Association uncovers some startling realities. There are many reasons and... more »

• You Gotta Move- Sleep Well!

  March 9, 2011 9:23 AM

  BIG NEWS: There will be a networking social for You Gotta Move Goes Red participants on Friday, March 18th from 5:30 until 7 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and find out how your fellow participants are doing. The scale and tape... more »

• You Gotta Move-- Lessley's Story & A Get-together!

  March 3, 2011 9:52 AM

  BIG NEWS: There will be a networking social for You Gotta Move Goes Red participants on Friday, March 18th from 5:30 until 7 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and find out how your fellow participants are doing. Dieticians, trainers and health... more »

• You Gotta Move-- And Then There Were 3!

  February 23, 2011 9:03 AM

  The "forbidden 5" is now down to 3! Remember, the forbidden five foods were those that people have a tendency to be sensitive to. As we add these foods back in, our coach Dawn Foreman says watch for an overall bloating, fatigue between meals and an increased craving for sugar.... more »

• You Gotta Move- Lafayette Parks & Recreation

  February 9, 2011 9:25 AM

  You Gotta Move Goes Red is well into its second week. I found out that Lafayette Consolidated Government offers some great options to help you move! Director of Parks and Recreation Gerald Boudreaux says the programs and parks are a commitment on the part of the government to help people... more »

• You Gotta Move- Not A Diet!

  January 28, 2011 11:15 AM

  Remember, if you'd like to sign up for support or emails, shoot us a message at gottamove@katctv.com . I was so excited to see so many people at Heart Hospital of Lafayette this morning for the screening event in advance of the You Gotta Move Goes Red kickoff! Even if... more »

• You Gotta Move Goes Red First Week Info!

  January 25, 2011 11:30 AM

  Congratulations on your decision to participate in the You Gotta Move Goes Red Program. Over the next 12 weeks, you will discover how your body responds to foods, establish healthy eating and exercise habits that will last a lifetime and get results! Each week you will find your success, nutrition... more »

• You Gotta Move Goes Red!

  January 19, 2011 9:27 AM

  A healthy weight and a healthy heart go hand in hand, but getting to a healthy weight can be a challenge. KATC's Tracy Wirtz visited with trainer and dietician Dawn Foreman who has designed a 12-week program that is basically a blueprint for jump-starting your weight-loss efforts and helping you... more »

• You Gotta Move for the New Year!

  January 5, 2011 10:43 AM

  The majority of viewers who answered out KATC Resolution poll said the "losing weight" was the goal for 2011. A big part of getting those pounds off... YOU GOTTA MOVE! KATC's Tracy Wirtz sat down with trainer Dawn Foreman to help you do it right. There are three things to... more »

• Moving with A Friend

  December 8, 2010 11:40 AM

  To lose weight... to lower your blood pressure... to fight diabetes... these are just a few reasons people get moving. But there's one benefit some folks discovered that might surprise you. After doing some research, I found that one of the top 10 reasons people exercise is for the opportunity... more »

• Tracy Tries Yoga and Pilates

  December 6, 2010 11:23 AM

  City Club Manager Mary Beth Langlinais says yoga is a mind and body form of exercise that compliments other workouts. It enhances coordination, balance, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and helps with breathing. Pilates incorporates many yoga poses and a class with Pilates instructor Toni Heinen certainly gets the heart pumping!... more »

• You Gotta Move Beats The Drum!

  November 24, 2010 10:13 AM

  When you are talking about heart health, your goal for moving should be 150 total minutes of moderate exercise per week. We've been introducing you to some interesting ways to move, and this week, KATC's Tracy Wirtz is moving to the beat. It's basically aerobics and incorporating the rhythm of... more »

• You Gotta Move Goes Cycling

  November 18, 2010 9:17 AM

  I climbed on a stationary bike and tried out a cycling or spin class... and it was not easy. But there are a few things that make it a GREAT choice if you wanna get moving. First, you control the resistance on the bike with the knob. Second, you aren't... more »

• You Gotta Move Tries Hoopercize

  November 10, 2010 10:17 AM

  Whether your goal is to get heart-healthy or to lighten your load, you gotta move! It's not often the words "exercise" and "fun" happen in the same sentence, but I found one workout where these two things happen in the same circle. It's called Hoopercize. It's aerobic exercise with an... more »

• Rig Relocates From Gulf of Mexico

  July 13, 2010 1:58 PM

  Diamond Offshore Drilling has pulled another rig out of the Gulf of Mexico due to the deepwater petroleum drilling moratorium. The Houston-based company said that it has ordered the Ocean Confidence rig to the Republic of Congo. The rig departed the Gulf over the weekend. Diamond Offshore... more »

• Carnival to Move 2 Ships to New Orleans

  June 23, 2010 8:39 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Carnival Cruise Lines says it will return to pre-Katrina capacity levels at the Port of New Orleans when it positions two of its ships there to operate year-round starting next year. Officials say the 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest and 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy will be moved from their... more »

• Oil Closes in on Florida as BP Tries Risky Cap Move

  June 2, 2010 7:27 AM

  PORT FOURCHON, La. (AP) - As submersible robots made another risky attempt to control the underwater Gulf oil gusher, the crude on the surface spread, closing in on Florida. BP's stock plummeted and took much of the market down with it, and the federal government announced criminal and civil investigations... more »

• Attempt To Move LSU's Medical School To Baton Rouge

  May 5, 2010 3:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - An attempt to move LSU's medical school to Baton Rouge from New Orleans was scuttled Wednesday by a House committee, but the bill's sponsor has not given up, calling for the Legislature to further investigate the issue. Rep. Joe Harrison, R-Napoleonville, said he proposed the... more »

• Paramount Look For Actress In Lafayette

  December 11, 2009 3:08 PM

  PARAMOUNT PICTURES and THE COEN BROS. (No Country For Old Men) are looking for a 14 YEAR OLD GIRL to be the lead of their new feature film, TRUE GRIT! The role is Mattie Ross and would shoot Spring 2010. They are looking for a 12-16 yr. old Caucasian girl... more »

• You Gotta Move: Races are not just for runners

  November 11, 2009 2:49 PM

  5k's, 10k's, half marathons... they aren't just for runners. They are great goals if you are a walker and just want to keep yourself going. If you keep walking regularly, you can finish the races they are great exterior motivation! 3.1 is a 5k and you don't have to run... more »

• Families preparing for Soldier Deployment

  October 24, 2009 8:03 PM

  More than 3000 soldiers will deploy for war in January. Until then workshops are being held all over the state specifically for family members. This weekend's workshop in Lafayette, is taking place at UL's student union. Its purpose is to prepare family members for what's to come while their loved... more »

• Comedian: End world hunger? Sell the Vatican

  October 15, 2009 9:33 AM

  ROME (AP) - Comedian Sarah Silverman has a new proposal for ending world hunger: Sell the Vatican. In a new profanity-laced monologue making the rounds on YouTube in time for U.N. World Food Day on Friday, Silverman suggests that it's time for the pope to "move out of your house... more »