Small business optimism has reached its highest level in 34 years. That’s according to the National Federation of Independent Business, who surveys its members regularly. NFIB state director Dawn Starns credits federal tax reform legislation…
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Starns says Louisiana small businesses are anxious to see what state legislators will do with the sales tax rate. Right now it’s set to go down from 5 to four percent on July 1st, but it’s possible legislators will renew a portion of the expiring one-cent sales tax to fill budget holes.

WWL-TV in New Orleans captured video of a cement truck in New Orleans getting stuck in a sinkhole in the French Quarter. That cement truck was apparently on the scene to fix the sink hole. Another truck was called in to pull the truck out of the hole.

Two Acadiana men have been arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old girl in St. Martinville. Simone Robin’s body was found in St. Landry Parish on Saturday, but Major Ginny Higgins, with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says…
cut 11 (06) “…several days”
Robin’s trailer was also set on fire Saturday. Brandon Boutte and Toby Boutte are the two men who have been arrested.

Those looking for straight flights to Orlando and Austin, Texas can find them at the Baton Rouge airport starting in September. Florida-based Via Airlines will provide that service. Airport spokesperson Jim Caldwell says it’s great news for those looking for direct flights to Disney World and it might also bring in some tourists from Texas….
cut 13 (10) “….bring people here”
The non-stop flights will start on September 13th