Police are hunting for the shooter in an Amite bar shooting that left a 50-year-old dead last night. The shooting occurred around midnight, and authorities are warning the public that the suspect is currently armed and dangerous, and unaccounted for. In another incident, a 10 year-old-boy and a 45-year-old woman were murdered just up the road in Independence over night as well. A suspect is still being sought.
The Saints 31-28 Sunday win over the Steelers now locks the black and gold into the number one seed in the playoffs, securing a playoff bye week and home field advantage. It was a nail biter for fans in the final minutes of the contest that is likely leaving Pittsburgh fans using their terrible towels to dry the tears that come with a loss. Saints QB Drew Brees, says much of the credit goes to the defense in working magic in the fourth quarter.
The Trump Administration is proposing a food stamp rule change that would limit state’s abilities to claim economic hardship waivers that allow recipients to stay on the program even if they don’t meet the 20 hour a week work requirements. Anti-Hunger Advocate Danny Mintz most of those who qualify for the waiver are stuck in a rough job situation.
The Edwards Administration is celebrating 14 straight months of year to year job gains for the month of November. New Orleans led all cities at 12,500 jobs added over the year, followed by Baton Rouge at 6,300 jobs, but Workforce Commission Chief Economist Ali Bustamante says he was particularly impressed by big gains in two areas.