In 2023, most Louisiana residents on Social Security will see a big increase in their benefits. However, there is a downside for some; that increase could make some SNAP food stamp recipients ineligible. DCFS Assistant Secretary Monica Brown says about 14-hundred SNAP recipients will be affected…:

CUT 05(10)      “…an effect.”

For more information, visit “dcfs.la.gov”

Get ready for a big blast of frigid air for the Christmas weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Friday morning will bring hard freezes for the northern parishes, milder freezes for central and southern Louisiana…and near-freezing temperatures close to the coast. This cold air will not bring us a White Christmas but Keim says you might want to ask to Santa for flannel PJ’s…:

CUT 15(10)      “…below normal.”

A new survey from Tulane University shows the traditional office environment is making a bit of a post-pandemic comeback; especially among smaller businesses. The survey asked over 150 startups and small businesses across a 10-parish region about staffing and plans to lease office space. Emily Egan, with Tulane’s Freeman School of Business, says nearly 70-percent plan to add employees and the number planning to lease space rose by 6-percent…:

CUT 07(12)      “…primary office.”

Governor Edwards will host his annual end-of-the-year press conference this morning. UL-Monroe political science professor Pearson Cross feels the governor will avoid mentioning the Ronald Greene – State Police roadside death case. Cross says the real question is what did Edwards know and when did he know it..?

CUT 11(07)      “…on this.”