The search continues for the gunman who fired off at least 12 bullets in a three-second span during a street party in Thibodaux Sunday. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says hundreds of people were on hand to celebrate a preschool graduation…
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Seven people were shot and investigators have recovered one firearm.

Franklin Senator Bret Allain has been trying to get rid of the corporate franchise tax. A tax he says hinders economic development in Louisiana. Allain has a bill that phases out the franchise tax starting in 2025 and there are fiscal triggers for the bill to go into effect…
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Also known as the Rainy Day Fund. The measure has received Senate approval and is awaiting debate on the House floor.

While the restaurant industry isn’t completely back to pre-pandemic levels, Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says things have improved since the height of COVID. Harris says there’s still more recovery to be made and some sectors fared better than others.
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Harris says workforce woes also continue to plague restaurants.

ULM raised more than $2 million from 86 donors in 24 hours on its inaugural Day of Giving. ULM Foundation Advancement Officer Cindy Foust says this day mimics the National Day of Giving held during the fall.
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Two donors made individual $1 million gifts with a total of more than two-point-three million dollars raised for their favorite academic programs and athletic teams.