The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics says the state added 33-hundred jobs from November to December. Louisiana Workforce Commission Chief Economist Emily Dipalma says New Orleans added 800 jobs during that time period, while the Shreveport metro area added 700. She says it’s significant Shreveport added that many jobs…
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Baton Rouge added 400 jobs from November to December, Monroe 300, while Alexandria lost 300.

Livingston Parish Public Schools is the first school system in the state to offer free mental health support to students as they’ve partnered with a program called Daybreak. Federal Program Coordinator for Livingston Schools Charlene Lily says high schoolers can now receive up to three months of teletherapy with a licensed clinician for free…
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Students can enroll by scanning a QR code or reaching out to their school counselors.

Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields says he will run for the newly created 6th congressional seat currently held by Congressman Garret Graves. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says he’s not surprised considering the new map perfectly caters to a Black Democrat.
Cut 13 (08) “…wouldn’t he run?”
Graves says he plans to run for re-election.

The Pelicans set a franchise record last night as they scored more than 150 points for the first time in franchise history in a game. New Orleans defeated Utah 153 to 124. Coach Willie Green says it was an incredible performance…
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CJ McCollum had a game high 33 points.