Louisiana’s unemployment rate for October is at 4.8-percent, the lowest since June of 2008. Michelle Southern has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards announces a plan to upgrade high speed internet connectivity to 164-thousand students in K-12 public schools. Education Policy Advisor for the Governor Donald Songy says kids have broadband, but it’s slow…

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A strong cold front will cross Louisiana Saturday.  C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says Halloween weekend was the last time we had a chill in the air….

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Temps will be in the 80’s one final time before the cold front moves through.

The Saints go after their eighth straight win on Sunday when they host the Redskins. New Orleans is coming off a 47-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills. A victory would give New Orleans its longest winning streak since 2011. Running back Mark Ingram credits great team chemistry for the team’s success on the field…

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Kickoff is Sunday at 12 noon on FOX.

New data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows Louisiana’s unemployment rate for October was 4.8-percent, the lowest it’s been since June of 2008. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie says this is the sixth consecutive month the rate has declined. She describes what areas of the economy are doing well…:
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Dejoie says the state is still suffering job losses in the oil and gas sector, but there’s been a strong effort to get laid off workers into other job sectors.

U-S Senate Finance committee has approved tax reform bill that includes an amendment by Louisiana Senator Billy Cassidy that allows flood victims to make tax-free withdrawals from their retirement plans to recover and rebuild. And it also allows income tax deductions for personal casualty losses exceeding 500-dollars. The measure now heads to the Senate floor.

A strong cold front will cross Louisiana tomorrow, reminding us it’s winter time. C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says when the front hits, temperatures will drop quickly and come Monday, morning lows will be in the mid to upper 30s across the state…:
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He says don’t expect much rain from this cold front.

On Sunday night, the Travel Channel show “Food Paradise” will feature Boudreau and Thibodeau’s Cajun Cooking in Houma. Owner Debra Blanchard says calls it an honor to be chosen. They have been in business for nearly 20 years. Blanchard says the combination of good food and fun is the secret to their success…
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The show will air at 7 PM on Sunday.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate for October is at 4.8-percent, the lowest since June of 2008…
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Get ready for a change in the weather. C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says high temperatures will get into the upper 70s tomorrow, but temps will drop 20 degrees after a cold front passes.
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Ross says low temperatures on Monday morning will be in the 30s.

The Saints go after their eighth straight win on Sunday when they host the Redskins. New Orleans is coming off a 47-10 victory over Buffalo where they rushed for 298 yards. Running back Mark Ingram says they entered the season wanting a strong running attack and they’ve been able to do it…
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A victory Sunday would give New Orleans its longest winning streak since 2011.

For those who love to learn about great Louisiana restaurants, the Travel Channel show “Food Paradise” will highlight Boudreau and Thibodeau’s Cajun Cooking in Houma on Sunday night. Owner Debra Blanchard says the show’s producers know they have wonderful food and a fun atmosphere…
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Food Paradise airs at 7 PM on Sunday.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate has fallen to four-point-eight percent, which is the lowest it’s been since June 2008. That’s based on the latest labor numbers that came out today. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie says Lake Charles continues to grow the most when it comes to employment….
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Dejoie says unfortunately there are still job losses occurring in the oil and gas industry.

A student from Haughton High School in Bossier Parish has been arrested after allegedly making threats that he would bring a gun to school and use it. Kynan Hayes has been charged with terrorizing and booked at the Bossier Maximum facility. A school resource officer never found any weapons, but Hayes allegedly told his friends that he would let them know what day not to come to school.

The governor’s office announces they are working with a non-profit group called Education Super Highway to bring faster internet services to some 164-thousand students in rural school districts. Education Policy Advisor for the Governor, Donald Songy, says they are identifyting which schools needs additional help….
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Songy says much of the cost for faster internet service can be paid for through grant mony.

On Sunday night, the Travel Channel show “Food Paradise” will feature Boudreau and Thibodeau’s Cajun Cooking in Houma. Owner Debra Blanchard says calls it an honor to be chosen for the show. They have been in business for nearly 20 years. Blanchard says the combination of good food and fun is the secret to their longevity…
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The show will air at 7 PM on Sunday.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate has fallen for a sixth consecutive month and at four-point-eight-percent, it’s the lowest it’s been since June 2008. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie credits the many programs in place to help the unemployed find work…..
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Dejoie says professional and business services gained 49-hundred jobs for the month.

The state has announced plans to work with a non-profit group called Education Super Highway to upgrade internet speed for 164-thousand students in rural areas. The education policy advisor for the governor is Donald Songy…
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The partnership with Education Super Highway is not costing the state any money.

A mild afternoon and night is awaiting Louisiana, but a change in the temperature is coming. CS Ross, with the National Weather Service, says a strong cold front will push through tomorrow, dropping temperatures 20-degrees. Ross says Halloween weekend was the last time we had a chill in the air….
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Low temperatures will be in the 30s on Monday morning.

A win on Sunday over the Redskins will give the Saints their eighth straight victory, their longest since 2011. Running back Mark Ingram credits great team chemistry for the team’s success on the field…
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Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

New data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows Louisiana’s unemployment rate for October was 4.8-percent, the lowest it’s been since June of 2008. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie says this is the sixth consecutive month the rate has declined. She says we’ve had four industry super sectors that have reached all-time record highs this year…:
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She credits many programs to helping those unemployed in the Bayou State find work.

A strong cold front will cross Louisiana Saturday, reminding us it’s winter time. C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says come Monday, temperatures will be in the mid to upper 30s across the state…:
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He says this cold front also won’t produce a lot of rain.

The Saints go after their eighth straight win on Sunday when they host the Redskins. New Orleans is coming off a 47-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills where they rushed for 298 yards. Running back Mark Ingram says they came into the season wanting a strong running attack and so far they’ve been able to do it…:
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A victory Sunday would give New Orleans its longest winning streak since 2011.

New Orleans’ mayoral election is a historic one, and polls are showing LaToya Cantrell beating fellow Democrat Desiree Charbonnet by a landslide:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statement in response to the state’s unemployment rate falling for the sixth straight month in Louisiana. It dropped to 4.8% in October from 5.1 in September. Edwards said since he’s been in office he always knew that Louisiana’s brightest days are ahead of us, and these unemployment figures are reflecting that.

A south Louisiana restaurant will get national attention this weekend on the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise.” Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards announces a plan to upgrade high speed internet connectivity to 164-thousand students in K-12 public schools. Education Policy Advisor for the Governor Donald Songy says these kids have broadband in their schools now but it’s slow…:
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90-percent of high speed internet costs are paid for by grant money but Songy says the struggle for many schools is finding the funding for that last 10-percent.

Some folks in Calcasieu Parish got a surprise when they were stopped by deputies today. The Sheriff’s Office said instead of tickets, citizens throughout the parish who committed minor traffic violations were given turkeys.