Louisiana SNAP recipients may get November assistance in spite of the federal government shutdown. The USDA funds SNAP but Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says there’s a plan to use LDH dollars to make sure people do not go hungry. In addition, in an emergency order, Governor Jeff Landry suggested using money from the Rainy Day fund as a stopgap. Henry says they will look at that option if the government shutdown drags on…
The Brian Kelly era at LSU is over. The last straw came Saturday night as the Tigers got blown out at home by Texas A&M, 49-25. LSU announced the firing of Kelly Sunday but says the terms of the separation are still being finalized. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau says Kelly will fight for every penny he’s owed.
A 2.8 percent pay increase is coming to Social Security recipients next year. It works out to an average of 56 dollars a month. Director of Advocacy for AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says
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This year’s increase evenly splits the difference of last year’s increase of 2.5-percent and the ten-year average of 3.1-percent.
An Canadian mining company is investing 277-million dollars to build the nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton. Aclara selected the Port of Vinton location for its proximity to key chemical suppliers, access to Gulf Coast logistics and availability of skilled industrial workers. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares bringing the company to Calcasieu Parish is a testament to the infrastructure of the parish.
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Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.