The Louisiana economy is looking up according to one economist. Colleen Crain has the story…
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The Saints fell to 5-and-6 on the season tied with Atlanta for first place in the NFC South, after losing to the Falcons 24-15 yesterday. New Orleans failed to score a touchdown, despite five trips inside the red zone. Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu…
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750 grants of up to ten-thousand dollars will become available at noon for homeowners who would like to fortify their roof against extreme winds from hurricanes and tornadoes. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon on eligibility requirements…
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Donelon says if interested, go to the department of insurance’s webpage, create a profile and then be ready to apply at noon because the grants are expected to go quickly.

By noon today, the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court is expected to complete a recount of the sheriff’s race which was unofficially won by Democrat Henry Whitehorn by one vote over Republican John Nicholson….
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Clerk of Court Mike Spence says they’ll rescan 75-hundred mail-in votes.