There were almost 2 million non-farm jobs in Louisiana last month, and that’s the highest March on record, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CUT 4 (10) “the job growth”
That’s Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Curt Eysink, who adds the state seems to be weathering the oil company cutbacks storm fairly well.

Caddo Parish District Attorney Charles Scott died in his sleep last night in Baton Rouge while in town to meet with lawmakers at the Capitol. Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody announced the news in the House Education Committee this morning.
cut 10 (08) “for his family please”
Police do not suspect foul play. Scott was 67.
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Legislation that would allow public colleges the authority to raise tuition and fees without legislative approval advanced out of the House Education Committee today. Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater says he would prefer see more state dollars go to help, but that hasn’t been the trend lately…
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But many lawmakers are not comfortable with the option of schools raising tuition costs.

Blue Bell is now off the shelves because of Listeria bateria concerns. Company officials with say, after their thorough inspections are complete, they could start shipping product to stores again in the next couple of weeks. Tulane Business Professor Mark Rosa says this is something that will stick in the minds of customers; at least for a while…
cut 15 (05) “and so on”