Economist Dr. Loren Scott is in Alexandria today to provide details of his economic forecast that predicts the state will add 55-thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott’s forecast calls for Alexandria to add 18 hundred jobs. A new data center in Rapides Parish is driving much of that job growth, but Scott says many of central Louisiana’s long-standing businesses are also doing well…
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Louisiana’s sugarcane harvest is going well so far. According to the American Sugarcane League, all but one of the eleven mills are in operation. Strain, however, says there’s a shortage of truck drivers because of the cap the federal government has placed on H-2B visas.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Red River Revel in Shreveport, and the arts festival is now underway. Executive Director Logan Lewis says there are 90 visual artists showing off their works at this year’s festival.
The festival is being held this Thursday through Sunday, as well as next Thursday through Sunday.
Ahead of the first preseason game of the Will Wade 2.0 era at LSU, Wade was sharpening his comedy skills at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club. Wade recalled a time during his first tenure at LSU when he was investigated after point guard Tremont Waters’ father received an Audi from his agent.