The Tiger Island fire continues to burn entering a second week in Beauregard Parish. Authorities are calling it the largest wildfire ever recorded in the history of the State of Louisiana. Authorities say no homes or other structures were lost within the town limits but outside of Merryville, tens of thousands of acres have burned since the fire began nearly a week ago. No reports of injuries or missing persons have been reported.
You might notice there are fewer insects bugging you, and it turns out it’s one of the only good things coming from the ongoing drought. Pierson Luscy has the story.
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The average mortgage rate has climbed to 7.23 percent, the highest since 2001. But Louisiana Realtors CEO Norman Morris says a bigger obstacle to buying a new home is affordable homeowners insurance…
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Morris hopes a new governor and state legislature, along with Insurance Commissioner-elect Tim Temple can up with policies and legislation that bring more insurance companies to the state.
Oppressive temperatures have affected how people dine at their favorite restaurants. President of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Stan Harris, says while outdoor dining is practically nonexistent, he’s hopeful with fall restaurants will experience the traditional seasonal uptick in business.
And while increasing inflation has eased a bit, Harris says from a financial standpoint restaurants are still facing hurdles.