1:30 PM Newscast Dec 8

For the 7th year in a row, Louisiana has seen economic growth. Private companies invested 25 Billion Dollars in the Bayou State in 2023. Louisiana Economic Development, Don Pierson…

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Pierson says investments are coming from both established giants like Exxon Mobile and companies like a solar panel company bringing over 700 jobs.

 

And we’re about to see a significant mercury drop, highs Friday and Saturday will be in the 70s. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says after the rain moves through get ready for a much colder Sunday with highs in the 50s.

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It’s a good time to check that your weather alert radio and smartphone apps are up to date so you can receive any severe weather notifications this weekend.

Thirteen Louisiana homes to get a fortified roof are complete under the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Prep Football wraps up tomorrow. Ruston will play for a state title for the second year in a row. Last year the Bearcats lost to Destrehan in the division one non-select title game, on Saturday night they’ll face Zachary. Ruston Coach Jerrod Baugh (baw)…

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