It’s Labor Day and for the first time in many years there is a demand for labor in northeast Louisiana because of Meta’s 10-billion-dollar A-I data center they are building in Richland Parish. Economist Doctor Loren Scott says thousands of construction workers will be needed and the Monroe area has a chance to break employment records…

Cut 4 (10) “…crazy good”

It looks like LSU has a defense to go along with what should be a good offense. The ninth-ranked Tigers defeated fourth ranked Clemson on Saturday night 17 to 10. LSU made it a long night for Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik with constant pressure. The Tigers also shut down Clemson’s running game in the second half. Coach Brian Kelly…

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For a fifth year in a row, Louisiana will showcase itself in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year’s Day. The theme of the 2026 parade is “The Magic in Teamwork,” and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the state’s float, “Gulf to Gumbo,” highlights the teamwork needed to make a delicious pot of a Louisiana staple.

Cut 6 (12) “…pot of gumbo.”

American Idol runner-up John Foster, who is from West Baton Rouge Parish will be the musical performer on the float.

According to Tangipahoa Parish Government, one-point-nine million gallons of product has been retrieved as cleanup operations continue from the massive fire and explosion from the Smitty’s Supply facility in Roseland. EPA is conducting around the clock air monitoring and there is still no indication of any imminent threat to public health.

It’s Labor Day and based on the latest information from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, one-point-nine million people are working in Louisiana that’s nearly a 21-thousand increase in nonfarm employment over the last year. Economist Doctor Loren Scott expects job growth to continue in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and parts of the New Orleans area, because the price of natural gas is cheap….

Cut 5 (09) “…with us.”

Ninth-ranked LSU ended its five-game losing streak in season openers with an impressive 17-10 win over Clemson. The Tigers rallied from a touchdown deficit at halftime to beat Clemson. Coach Brian Kelly says their preparation helped them prevail…

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For the fifth year in a row, Louisiana will showcase itself in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins says he will no longer serve on the Homeland Security Committee. Higgins says Republican colleagues have chosen an alternate path for the Committee, that’s quite variant from his own conservative perspective on issues like amnesty, ICE operations and opposition to the surveillance state.

It’s Labor Day, so what is the state of labor in Louisiana? Let’s start with the bad news. Economist Loren Scott says the Lafayette metro and the Houma-Thibodaux area are struggling because of a decline in offshore oil and gas activity…

Cut 3 (11) “…active rigs.”

Now here’s the good news. Scott says hiring will pick up in the Monroe area as workers are needed to build Meta’s ten-billion dollar A-I data center in Richland Parish and the chemical industry continues to do well in south Louisiana because of the low price of natural gas.

Louisiana will once again have a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. The state’s float will be called “Gulf to Gumbo.” The float itself will feature a shrimp boat and fresh Louisiana seafood, and Lt Governor Billy Nungesser says there will be a larger-than-life chef on top bringing it all together.

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And American Idol runner-up John Foster from Brusly will be the musical performer this year.

The Louisiana Department of Health has a started a new initiative that offers support, resources, and a path to mental and emotional wellness for moms, families and caregivers facing pregnancy or postpartum depression and anxiety. Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Boudreaux…

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For more information go to l-d-h-dot-la-dot-gov-back-slash-T-L-C moms.

Saturday night was a great night for LSU fans as the Tigers defeated fourth ranked Clemson 17-10. But Ragin Cajuns fans were disappointed after watching their team lose to Rice 14-12 at home. Coach Michael Desormeaux expects better from his offense…

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