There’s good economic development news to report this morning. John Deere is investing 30-million dollars to expand its plant in Thibodaux which will add 70 new jobs at an average salary of 47-thousand dollars and the expansion will also retain 311 existing jobs. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson says John Deere’s expansion is a huge win for the Bayou…
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The expansion involves a new production line and upgraded equipment.

It’s been a month since the state of Louisiana has seen rain. State climatologist Berry Keim says that could change today.
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There’s a marginal risk for severe weather for the northern half of the state.

A survey finds travelers are making new arrangements this holiday season as prices continue to rise because of inflation. Whitney Thomas has more…
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According to Triple-A, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is up another three cents today to $3.39. That’s a 26-cent jump in a week.