With a forecast of almost 75-thousand new jobs in the next two years, one economist says Louisiana is poised to cross the two-million jobs barrier. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Illuminator reports that the LSU Board of Supervisors may hire a new LSU president at its October 24 meeting. Piper Huchinson is reporting that the timeline has been moved up, and the firm hired to assist in finding a new president could deliver names to the search committee next week.

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How will the federal government shutdown affect consumer spending? Kris Lindsey-Hall, an associate professor of marketing at LSU, says those who stand to lose their income, whether temporarily or permanently, will have a very rough go for the time being.

Cut 7 (12) “…to do that.”

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is reducing spending to counter a 25-percent budget deficit that’s grown because of a decline in enrollment of full-time undergraduate students. But interim president Jamie Hebert says the goal with these cost cutting initiatives is not to diminish the student learning experience, and they believe they can achieve that.

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Hebert says they hope to reach fiscal stability by May 2026.

With a forecast of almost 75-thousand new jobs in the next two years, one economist says Louisiana is poised to cross the two-million jobs barrier. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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How will the ongoing federal government shutdown affect consumer spending? Andrew Greenstein has some insight.

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A new Superdome agreement between the state and the Saints has been signed, which will keep the team in the city of New Orleans for the foreseeable future. Andre Champagne has more.

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One economist says the state as a whole is expected to add almost 75-thousand jobs in the next two years. Dr. Loren Scott says much of South Louisiana is expected to see a good portion of those new jobs, fueled by the industrial construction boom.

Cut 4 (11) “…now beginning construction.”

Dr. Scott says when considered by itself, the New Orleans metropolitan area tells a very different story. He says environmental organizations have stifled industrial projects, and with the exception of St. Tammany Parish, that has slowed job growth tremendously there.

Cut 5 (09) “…were before Katrina.”

Scott says there is a level of uncertainty in the oil and gas sector, thanks in large part to tariffs and oil prices.

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How will the federal government shutdown affect consumer spending? Kris Lindsey-Hall, an associate professor of marketing at LSU, says those who stand to lose their income, whether temporarily or permanently, will have a very rough go for the time being.

Cut 7 (12) “…to do that.”

Lindsey-Hall says even those who don’t work for the federal government may find themselves cutting back on spending, or opting for less expensive options like private label brands at the supermarket instead of national brands.

Cut 8 (10) “…today was financially.”

Lindsey-Hall says people tend to put off major purchases during federal government shutdowns.

Cut 9 (10)  “…that ripple effect.”

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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has laid out its plan on how it will address a 25-million-dollar structural deficit. Interim President Jamie Hebert says the school has implemented 10-percent operational spending cuts and a five-percent cut to academic affairs.

Cut 10 (12) “…offices on campus.”

Hebert says there will be a handful of layoffs. He says they will also adjust building temperatures and make changes to the campus shuttle bus system. He says there will be several other cost-saving measures.

Cut 11 (10) “…current revenue streams.”

The deficit is the result of a decline in enrollment of full-time undergraduates since 2015. During that time, the school has seen an increase in online and graduate programs, but that brings in less revenue. Hebert says the goal with these cost cutting initiatives is not to diminish the student learning experience, and they believe they can achieve that.

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A new Superdome agreement has been signed between the Saints and the State of Louisiana. The ten-year extension keeps the Black and Gold in New Orleans through the 2035 season, and the Saints will have the option to renew every five years through 2055. Owner Gayle Benson says the deal is an example of the special partnership between the state and the NFL franchise.

Cut 13 (13)  “…of the way.”

The new lease agreement is the result of lengthy negotiations between the NFL franchise and the Saints. According to NOLA.com, the two sides had trouble agreeing on new details for other real estate properties, such as Benson Tower, which is owned by the Saints but leases office space to state agencies.

Changes have also been made on revenue percentages for food and beverage sales at games and gives Louisiana more favorable terms to market the Dome’s exclusive suites for marquee events.

The lease agreement also contains language that would deter a future owner from relocating the team. Governor Jeff Landry praises the deal.

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Because the lease agreement negotiations took longer than expected, the Saints missed a key deadline in order to bid on hosting a Super Bowl in 2031. But Benson believes it’s not too late to get involved in the bidding.

Cut 15 (08) “…am not deterred.”

If 2031 is not on the table for the Saints, the next available year for New Orleans to host the Super Bowl is 2038.

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McNeese football hasn’t had the ideal start they would have liked, but the Pokes will have an opportunity to get back in the win column as they host Southeastern tomorrow. Head coach Matt Viator says he wants his team to be frustrated and be able to respond to a tough loss to Stephen F. Austin.

Cut 16 (18) “…you don’t win.”

The Pokes have struggled to be put a full offensive showing together for four quarters. Even though the group has showed flashes, Viator says that the coaching staff has to do a better job of putting his players in the best position to be effective.

Cut 17 (16)  “…hit and miss.”

Southeastern is 3-2 after coming off of a 45-31 win over Texas Rio Grande Valley. The Lions play two quarterbacks on offense, junior Carson Camp and sophomore Kyle Lowe. Head coach Frank Scelfo commends the two quarterbacks for being able to make such a difficult system work.

Cut 18 (19) “…win or lose.”

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Quarterback Jaxson Dart was drafted 25^th overall by the New York Giants in the this year’s NFL Draft. Even though the Saints were in the market for a quarterback, they passed on the electric playmaker from Ole Miss. Dart says that he’s going into Sunday’s game against the Saints with an extra chip on his shoulder.

Cut 19 (14) “…like that happens.”

Dart will make his first start on the road in New Orleans on Sunday. Even though the Superdome is known for being one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL, Dart says he’s used to crowd noise from playing in the SEC.

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Southeast Louisiana could be in for a wet weekend this weekend. The National Hurricane Center has identified an area of low pressure that has a low potential of developing into a tropical depression. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says this disturbance is helping increase rain chances.

Cut 10 (12) “…anybody’s guess.”

Congress’s inability to approve a government funding bill has resulted in the expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program. Policies currently in effect will continue until the end of the current one-year policy term. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the program can still pay claims, but that will stop once available funds run out.

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One economist is predicting that Louisiana will soon achieve a significant employment milestone. Dr. Loren Scott says Louisiana is expected to add almost 75-thousand jobs over the next two years, pushing the state past the elusive two-million jobs threshold.

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A new Superdome agreement has been signed between the Saints and the state of Louisiana. The ten-year extension keeps the Black and Gold in New Orleans through the 2035 season, and the Saints will have the option to renew every five years through 2055. Owner Gayle Benson says the deal is an example of the special partnership between the state and the NFL franchise.

Cut 13 (13)  “…every step of the way.”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly said backup quarterback Michael Van Buren is getting all of the snaps this week with the first team offense as the Tigers used the bye week to give starter Garrett Nussmeier a chance to rest an ab strain. Kelly says Van Buren is progressing well.

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The New Orleans offense will be challenged with facing one of the best defensive lines in the NFL facing the New York Giants which features Dexter Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns. With a banged-up offensive line, quarterback Spencer Rattler says the Saints will have to get the ball out quickly.

Cut 18 (15) “…the chains.”

Northwestern State will play a home game for the first time in 37 days on Saturday when it hosts East Texas A&M. The Demons are coming off of a bye week, and head coach Blaine McCorkle says that his team has a chance to learn from their heartbreaking 27 to 24 loss to Prairie View A&M.

Cut 19 (16) “…a win.”

The Saints announce they have finalized a long-term lease of the Caesars Superdome, ending a contentious negotiation with state officials with a deal aimed at keeping the team in the city.

The deal between the Saints organization and the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, known as the Superdome Commission, was made official during a news conference on Thursday. The stadium lease deal is going to run for 10 years and then give the Saints options to renew every five years through 2055.

One economist says Louisiana will soon reach a jobs milestone. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Acadiana is getting hundreds of new jobs as DMR Technologies announces it will build a drone manufacturing facility in Lafayette. The company says it will create 521 jobs over the next ten years. This site will serve as DMR’s primary domestic production hub, integrating advanced flight control printing, rotor manufacturing and assembly.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is calling on building owners, businesses and residents to turn off unnecessary lighting from 11 p-m to 6 a-m to help an estimated 500 million migratory birds pass through Louisiana safely. LWF member Charles Williams says by turning off or dimming non-essential lights during peak migration hours, the public can help birds navigate safely.

Cut 12 (11) “…by saving birds.”

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…

Cut 9 (12)  “…part of the state.”

Keim says a tropical disturbance that’s expected to make its way into the Gulf will help boost rain chances for southeast Louisiana.

Southeast Louisiana could be in for a wet weekend. The National Hurricane Center has identified an area of low pressure near the Bahamas that has a low potential of developing into a tropical depression. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says that will bump up the rain chances Sunday.

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One economist says Louisiana is expected to add almost 75-thousand jobs over the next two years, pushing the state past the elusive two-million jobs threshold. Dr. Loren Scott says this is being driven in large part by the industrial construction boom throughout the state, including in Richland Parish, where a Meta data center is being put up.

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Congress’s failure to pass a funding bill to keep the federal government operating also means the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer active. Don Molino has the story…

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Contestants on Jeopardy! apparently don’t pay a whole lot of attention to the news around here. Last week, they were all stumped by a clue about this year’s jailbreak in New Orleans.

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The correct response, Ken Jennings?

Cut 26 (01) “…Orleans Parish.”

One economist says Louisiana will soon reach a jobs milestone. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Illuminator says the LSU Board of Supervisors could hire a new LSU president at its October 24^th meeting. Piper Huchinson is reporting the timeline has been moved up and the firm hired to assist in finding a new president could be delivered to the search committee next week.

Congress’s inability to approve a government funding bill has resulted in the expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program. Louisiana Commissioner Tim Temple says this means the N-F-I-P cannot issue new or renew existing flood insurance policies…

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NFIP policies currently in effect will continue until the end of the current one-year policy term.

There are two months left in this hurricane season and the National Hurricane Center has identified an area of low pressure near the Bahamas that has a low potential of developing into a tropical depression in the Gulf. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says this tropical disturbance is helping to bump up the rain chances for southeast Louisiana early next week…

Cut 10 (12) “…anybody’s guess.”

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.

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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…

Cut 9 (12)  “…part of the state.”

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.

Cut 15 (11) “… unbelievable place.”