New federal labor data shows Louisiana again setting a new record high. The numbers are confirmed by Louisiana Workforce Commission economist Emily DePalma, who says the seasonally-adjusted number of persons employed is a record for that data series…:
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DePalma says the state saw an increase of over 8700 jobs between February and March of this year, including 11-hundred construction jobs.

Lawmakers return to the state capitol today for the third week of the regular session. The House Commerce Committee will hear a bill that would allow a person to have cremated remains of a pet buried with them. Minden Representative Wayne McMahen says for pet lovers, having this option is extremely meaningful…
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The Guinness record for the world’s largest afro belongs to Aevin Dugas – a Louisiana native. Teiko Foxx has more.
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The mayor of Duson, which is west of Lafayette, is in the ICU after suffering a heart attack while cleaning up litter during an Earth Day celebration. Duson Police Chief Kip Judice says Mayor Johnny Thibodaux underwent surgery to remove two severe blockages.