Two Louisiana metro areas are the fastest growing economies in the country, while two others are the fastest shrinking. Data from the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis says Lake Charles and Baton Rouge are growing very fast, while Houma-Thibodaux and Lafayette are struggling. LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says a decline in drilling in the Gulf is to blame…
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The numbers show Houma-Thibodaux has the nation’s second-worst economy.

One of the warmest and wettest summers in history comes to an end today, with it being the final day of summer. Alex Krautmann with the National Weather Service says a warm Gulf led to high rainfall totals…
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There are more and more flood damaged homes on the market that are listed as “Currently Damaged.” Baton Rouge area realtor Ginger Maulden says we could see this last for another year or two. Maulden says many other homeowners are in a waiting game…
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Governor John Bel Edwards heads to Washington D-C later today for more meetings with members of Congress as he continues to build support for a flood relief package. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says there’s a dispute over whether to include funding for the Flint, Michigan water crisis with a flood aid package.