Small business owners like what they see happening in Washington D.C. with regards to tax reform legislation and it’s showing on the Index. The National Federation of Independent Business says small business optimism nationwide is near a record high. State Director Dawn Starns says the discussion about lowering rates and making it easier for small business owners to comply with the tax code has a direct impact on how they feel about growing…:
Cut 8 (09) “lowering”
She says this is the second-highest reading in the 44-year history of the Index.

Abita Brewery has created a new brew for New Orleans’ Tricentennial next year called Maison Blanc. Brewmaster Mark Wilson says the recipe combines the best of wine and beer, making it into one delicious recipe…:
Cut 5 (08) “white wine”
They expect to have Maison Blanc available statewide by the first of the year.

It’s estimated two-million cybersecurity employees will be needed by 2019, so Grambling State plans to offers a cybersecurity degree:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray”

The NFL Network has suspended Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor and Health Evans over allegations of sexual harassment and assault. The accusations are spelled out in a lawsuit by a former NFL Network employee Jami Cantor, who worked as a wardrobe stylist. Cantor claims Faulk, who is a New Orleans native, groped her breasts and her behind and asked deeply personal questions about her sex life.