Louisiana students will learn more about financial literacy this year, under a new law. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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With kids starting to head back, the Department of Health reminds parents to make sure their kids are up to date on their vaccinations because there is an immunization law in Louisiana…:
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Today and tomorrow it’s the state’s annual sales tax holiday. Instead of a five-percent sales tax, customers will pay 3-percent on most purchases. NFIB Director for Louisiana, Dawn Starns, says even though it’s not the ideal sales tax break as in years past, consumers will still see a little savings. She says many stores are offering additional end of summer sales:
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She says they hope the full state sales tax holiday will be back once the budget crisis is over.

The 13th annual Great American Seafood Cook-off is tomorrow, where chefs from around the country will compete for the title of King of American Seafood. Chef Blake Phillips from Restaurant Sage in Monroe will represent Louisiana this year. Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Executive Director, Karen Profita, says Chef Phillips is very passionate:
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The cook-off will take place in front of a live audience at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans tomorrow at 11:30.