Small business optimism nationwide is near a record high, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says we haven’t seen this kind of optimism in 34 years, and credits the push for tax reform in Washington D.C…:
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The Index gained 3.7 points in November, a sharp increase over what was already a near-record performance the previous month.

The Louisiana Board of Regents has given Grambling State University the green light to proceed with plans to establish the first cybersecurity degree program in the state. Grambling State University President Rick Gallot says an estimated two million cybersecurity workers will be needed by 2019…
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He says cybersecurity education presents a great opportunity for students throughout the state.

The NFL Network suspends three former football players with ties to Louisiana amid allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Jeff Palermo has more:
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A doctor from Baton Rouge has won on Jeopardy now for two days in a row. Dr. LaKendra Pam finished Monday with $24,801 — winning by more than 20 grand. Yesterday she won again with $7,999. Dr. Pam, an OB/GYN at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, is expected to return to the show once again this afternoon.