November consumer prices jumped 6.8 percent in November compared to a year earlier. That’s the highest annual inflation rate in nearly four decades. LSU economist, Dr. Loren Scott, says fixing the supply chain issues won’t likely do much to erase inflation.
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Thanksgiving weekend was among the deadliest on Louisiana roadways this year with 15 crashes responsible for now 26 fatalities. And as we approach another busy traveling period for Christmas and New Year’s DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the trend doesn’t bode well for the state.
Wilson is reminding motorists to not drive impaired, be distracted, to slow down, and wear your seatbelt.
Saturday is election day for 34 parishes, consisting of local matters, municipal runoffs, some tax proposals, and gaming for St. Tammany Parish. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says he already expected voter turnout to be low due to only a few things on the ballot, but inclement weather could reduce earlier predictions.
Polls open tomorrow at 7 am and close at 8 pm. Bring your ID and an umbrella.
If you’re looking for a simpler way to book a hunting or fishing trip, introducing a new one-stop-shop service based in Louisiana. It’s called Mallard Bay and it’s the brainchild of Logan Meaux, who also helped launch Waitr and says it’s like an AirBnB for outfitters and sportsmen.
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MallardBay.com is the website.