It’s Labor Day, a day off for most Louisiana workers. Jeff Palermo has a look at the state of employment in the Bayou State….
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For the fifth year in a row, Louisiana will showcase itself in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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It’s Labor Day, so what is the state of labor in Louisiana? Let’s start with the bad news. Economist Loren Scott says the Lafayette metro and the Houma-Thibodaux area are struggling because of a decline in offshore oil and gas activity…
Now here’s the good news. Scott says hiring will pick up in the Monroe area as workers are needed to build Meta’s ten-billion dollar A-I data center in Richland Parish…
Scott also expects job growth in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and parts of the New Orleans area, because the price of natural gas is cheap….
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For a fifth year in a row, Louisiana will showcase itself in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year’s Day. The theme of the 2026 parade is “The Magic in Teamwork,” and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the state’s float, “Gulf to Gumbo,” highlights the teamwork needed to make a delicious pot of a Louisiana staple.
The float itself will feature a shrimp boat and fresh Louisiana seafood, and Nungesser says there will be a larger-than-life chef on top bringing it all together.
In the past, Louisiana’s floats have featured local musical stars, and Nungesser says this next one will be no exception.
The exact song John Foster will be performing hasn’t been determined yet. Construction on the float is currently underway, and the world will watch it make its way down the streets of Pasadena New Year’s Day.
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Postpartum depression is a major issue among new mothers, and health officials say too many mothers and families are not getting the care when they need it. That’s why the Louisiana Department of Health is now offering a new program called TLC Moms. Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham says it provides those women with a valuable resource.
Dr. Abraham says there are several reasons why new mothers may experience postpartum depression.
Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Boudreaux says postpartum depression is the number-one health issue that new mothers face.
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You can get more information on the TLC Moms program on the Louisiana Department of Health’s webpage.
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Ninth-ranked LSU ended its five-game losing streak in season openers with an impressive 17-10 win over Clemson. The Tigers rallied from a touchdown deficit at halftime to beat Clemson in the highly anticipated opener. Coach Brian Kelly says their preparation helped them prevail…
It was an impressive showing by the defense, as they made it a long night for Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik with constant pressure. The Tigers also shutdown Clemson’s running game in the second half…
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Louisiana Tech shutout Southeastern Louisiana 24-0 on Saturday night in Ruston. The Bulldogs only led 3-0 at halftime, but scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to put the game away. Tech starting quarterback Trey Kukuk (Q-kuhk) threw a touchdown pass and says offensive coordinator Tony Franklin came down from the press box to call plays from the sidelines in the second half…
Louisiana Tech is at LSU this Saturday.
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Rough start to the season for the Ragin Cajuns who could only muster one touchdown in a 14-12 loss to Rice at home. Coach Michael Desormeaux expects better from his offense…
The Cajuns will look to bounce back this Saturday night when they host McNeese.