On this Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U-S military. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Colonel Joey Strickland says there’s now a digital platform dedicated to the memory of millions of veterans interred in V-A national cemeteries and state-run veteran cemeteries…
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For more information go to va-dot-gov-slash-remember.

If you are firing up the grill this Memorial Day, Dave Foster, CEO of the Cattle Producers of Louisiana says there are a couple of things you should keep in mind before buying your beef…
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Moody’s has raised Louisiana’s bond rating up a notch which will save the state 750-thousand dollars a year in interest for every 300-million dollars in bonds issued. That’s according to state Treasurer John Schroder who says the state over the last five years has significantly increased reserves…
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Louisiana had been ranked among the five lowest-rated states by Moody’s.

A bill making it legal for Louisiana sportsmen (and women) to catch catfish with their hands has been sent to Governor Edwards’ desk. The bill is authored by Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland, who says the sport – called “noodling” – is catching on in Louisiana, and his legislation assures folks can do it without running afoul of Wildlife & Fisheries agents…:
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McFarland’s bill was passed with little objection in both the House and Senate, and there is little reason to think the Governor will veto it.