This week the Federal Reserve lifted its key interest rate another three-quarters of a percentage point as a way to curb inflation. It’s the sixth rate hike this year and it affects the borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. Louisiana Realtors Trade Association CEO Norman Morris says still encourages home buyers to follow through with their purchase and interest rate relief will come…
cut 12 (07) “….before that happens”

Hubig’s pie factory in New Orleans burned down 10 years ago leaving residents empty-handed after being sold traditionally since 1921. Now the Pie maker has a new location in Elmwood. Jefferson Economic Development Commission CEO Jerry Bologna says the production lines are ready to bake…
Cut 4 (09) “…years ago.”
No date is set n when Hubig’s pies will be available to the public again.

LSU fans are gearing up for tomorrow’s big game between the Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. StubHub’s Ray Clark says they have more than 35-hundred tickets on their site, but advises fans not to wait until the last minute for prices to go down. He says the cheapest ticket is currently 165-dollars …
cut 8 (13) “….last year”
LSU has not defeated Alabama in Tiger Stadium since 2010.

And Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is likely done for the season as he needs surgery to repair a dislocated toe. He’s only played in three games this season and Quarterback Andy Dalton says it stinks that Thomas can not help them during the second half of this season…
cut 18 (10) “…this point”
The Saints host the Ravens on Monday night.