07:30 Newscast, October 18th, 2017

Louisiana veterans are encouraged to start new businesses…:
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It’s being reported that the suspect in the deadly shooting spree in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes called cops to identify himself as the killer. Had he not called, Ryan Sharpe was never a suspect. He is facing three counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.

According to the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, Louisiana ranks 42nd on tax competitiveness. Senior Policy Analyst Jared Walczak says the state has one of the nation’s most complex tax structures, with many taxes most states have foregone…:
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Walczak says Louisiana could benefit greatly if it simplified its tax code.

A recent survey by Offers-dot-com has revealed the favorite Halloween candy in Louisiana for this trick or treating season. Shoppers and savings expert Carson Yarbrough says the state follows the nationwide trend in what their favorite Halloween candy is…
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The average consumer spends 75-dollars a year on candy, costumes and decorations.