A nationwide survey of small businesses finds optimism is up slightly but inflation and labor quality are still a concern…
cut 14 (12) “….a problem”
That’s NFIB state director Dawn McVea who says owners are still raising selling prices at an inflationary level.

Saints star running back Alvin Kamara pleads no contest to a lesser misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his involvement in a 2022 fight in Las Vegas. As part of the plea deal, Kamara no longer faces felony charges, but he still could be suspended by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Host of Locked on Saints podcast Ross Jackson says any suspension could be met with an appeal…
cut 12 (09) “….even longer”

We are less than one month away from qualifying for the statewide elections and there’s still just one announced candidate for Insurance Commissioner. Insurance professional Tim Temple is seeking to replace Jim Donelon, who is not running for re-election. Temple says he will campaign as hard as if he did have a challenger…
cut 6 (11) “…every single day”
Temple is set to launch a statewide media campaign.

A more than four hours standoff with Shreveport Police Monday morning ends with what authorities believe is the suspect’s charred remains found inside a Crooked Creek home. Police Chief Wayne Smith says the incident ended when the suspect set the home on fire.
Cut 7 (09) “…this time.”
Smith says the suspect was heavily armed when he went to the home and shot three people, including a 13-year-old girl inside the house. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening.