The Federal Reserve raised lending rates by three-quarters of a percent this week. What effect might that have on Louisiana’s real estate market…?
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The National Weather Service says says there’s an enhanced risk of severe weather for northwest Louisiana and over into the Ruston area for tonight and into the overnight hours. There’s a medium chance for tornadoes, winds up to 70 miles per hour and ping pong ball-sized hail. A cold front will move across the entire state tonight and into tomorrow morning.

Louisiana’s Celebration Gator, the 60-foot-long gator float that premiered at last year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be back for a repeat performance and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s proven to be a great return on investment for state tourism.
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Nungesser says Grammy award winning and New Orleans-own Trombone Shorty will be performing on the float as well.

Here’s a huge sign that Hubig’s Pies are close to producing fruit-filled pies again. Jefferson Economic Development Commission CEO Jerry Bologna says they are hiring as their new facility in Elmwood is ready to start baking…
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Hubig’s pies were a staple in the Big Easy for decades until a fire burned down their facility in New Orleans in 2012.