Governor Jeff Landry’s signature will make Ivermectin available over the counter at Louisiana pharmacies. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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The latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose slightly last month. The improvement was primarily driven by stronger expectations for sales and better business conditions. But, the Uncertainty Index also increased. NFIB State Director Leah Long says taxes were the main concern for business owners.
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It turns out that LSU has had a secret weapon in their march to Omaha and the College World Series. Seven-year-old Caden Templet of Covington is battling Burkitt’s lymphoma and was paired with the Tigers baseball team through Team IMPACT, which matches children facing serious illnesses with college sports teams. Senior Case Manager Lynn LaRocca (la-ROCK-uh) says Caden has been with the team throughout the season.
Tourism in New Orleans is just about back to pre-pandemic levels. Walt Leger (luh-ZHAY), the president and CEO of New Orleans and Company, says last year, the city welcomed more than 19-million visitors – the highest number since 2019. And says 2025 should be another great year. says they’re expecting 2025 to be another great year after kicking it off with the Super Bowl.