We are seeing heavy rainfall at this hour north of I-10 stretching from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge. In northeast Louisiana, the rain is coming down pretty good in the Winnsboro area. LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says heavy rainfall is possible throughout the weekend, but the chances of severe weather are low…
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New coins are in circulation that commemorate America’s 250th birthday. There are five different quarters that will be released. Two of them are out right now that feature designs of the Mayflower Compact and one that recognizes the Revolutionary War. US Mint director Paul Hollis says the half-dollar features a close-up of the Statue of Liberty and the dime is called the Emerging Liberty…
Cut 12 (11) “…nation’s story.”
The National Retail Federation says spending this Mother’s Day weekend is expected to reach 38-billion dollars, which would be a new record. Research Analyst Lea Grgich says Mother’s Day remains a priority for many sons and daughters…
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Jewelry leads Mother’s Day spending at seven point five billion dollars, followed by special outings at six billion and electronics at four billion. Three-billion will be spent on flowers.
According to the personal finance website Wallethub, Louisiana is the worst state for a working mother. Analyst Chip Lupo says the gender pay gap is one thing that really stands out in this study…
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Lupo says Louisiana also ranked 50th in child care and 40th in work-life balance.