Especially with tax season upon us, be extra vigilant for scams. The Better Business Bureau says scams are becoming more prevalent – and more sophisticated. Carmen Million, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana, says before, you could tell which calls and emails were scams, based on improper or broken English – but not anymore.
Cut 3 (10) “…if it’s legitimate.”
Congressman Cleo Fields launches Congress to the Classroom. Fields says through this year-long initiative, he will visit 52 schools from kindergarten through college throughout the Sixth District that he represents.
Cut 10 (06) “…to that interaction.”
Congress to the Classroom is designed to strengthen the students’ understanding of government, highlight the importance of education and encourage civic engagement.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says more than two-million people in Louisiana were employed for a record-extending seventh consecutive month. In 2015, Louisiana had a four-month stretch where the number of people employed exceeded two million, but the number slipped below two-million for a decade. But Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says it appears two-million is now the new normal, and the whole state is seeing higher employment numbers..
Cut 5 (08) “…state right now.”
If you ruined your Dry January, you can try again next month with Ochsner Health’s Alcohol Free for 40 Days Challenge! Allie Foreman, a nutrition specialist with Ochsner Eat Fit Baton Rouge, says among other things, it’s meant to demonstrate that you can actually enjoy yourself without drinking alcohol.