The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana is forecasting the state will turn a deficit into a surplus for the next fiscal year.
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PAR President Steven Procopio says that’s due to the changes in the tax code, particularly the increase in the state sales tax.
Last minute shoppers may be less likely to find a good deal this year. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says some items may see some modest price drops but more significant decreases may have to wait until Santa Claus has left town. And Rice says you will need to do your homework to determine whether the price you’re paying really is a good deal.
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Bob Marlin is no longer the head coach of the Cajuns men’s basketball team. Jeff Palermo reports on why Marlin was fired during the middle of the season…
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And ULM will be searching for a new head basketball coach. On Friday, Coach Keith Richard announced his plan to retire at the end of this season. He says he’s glad to be ending where it all started at ULM. Richard has been part of all five of ULM’s winningest seasons in program history as either a coach or player. As coach Richard lead the Warhawks to a total of four postseason appearances. This is his 40th season coaching and his 15th as head coach of ULM Men’s basketball.