Amid President Trump’s steep taxes on imports, most sectors of Louisiana’s economy are expected to suffer, according to economist Dr. Loren Scott, but not every industry. Scott says the timber, steel and seafood industries in Louisiana could benefit from Trump tariffs, creating less competition. But Schott says aside from those sectors, not many more will benefit.
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A 34-year-old man wanted for killing his parents was apprehended in California. Authorities arrested Joshua Brocato in Los Angeles after he allegedly murdered Marc and Priscilla Brocato at their Amite area home last week. Brocato is facing two counts of first-degree murder in Louisiana. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker says deputies found the bodies of 75-year-old Marc Brocato and 66-year-old Priscilla Brocato on the couple’s property. He says their deaths have sparked a lot of sorrow throughout the community…
A residential fire in Shreveport has killed three people and left a seven-year-old child in critical condition. Jeff Palermo has the story…