One economist is predicting that with the addition of almost 75-thousand jobs over the next two years, Louisiana will eclipse the elusive two-million jobs threshold. Dr. Loren Scott says the record employment is being driven in large part by the industrial construction boom throughout the state. He says in Shreveport, one thing to watch for is whether a long-rumored project will come to fruition.
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The government shutdown and the failure of Congress to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program will impact real estate transactions. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says that’s because properties in the Special Flood Hazard Area are required to have flood insurance.
Temple says private flood insurance is available.
We’re looking at higher rain chances this weekend, but mainly for southeast Louisiana as tropical moisture could bring much needed rainfall to that part of the state. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the whole state could really use some rain…
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The Superdome is hosting yet another football championship. This time, it’s the College Football Playoff title game on January 24th, 2028, to crown the champion of the 2027 college football season. Governor Landry says the big football game will bring thousands to the city, which serves as the front door to the rest of Louisiana.