We’re nearing the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season and there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim thinks only four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of this season. He says this is no reason to let your guard down because it only takes one hurricane to, potentially, turn your life upside down…

CUT 8 (11) “Hurricane Andrew”

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. According to LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink, the labor force in Louisiana is stronger now than ever before…

Cut 3 (09) “really bright future”

He says more than 2 million Louisianians are working today which is an all time high.

Chances are, you probably didn’t find any real bargains on burgers and steak for your Labor Day cookout. LSU AgCenter Extension Economist Ross Pruitt says consumer beef prices will continue to rise through the rest of this year. He says you shouldn’t be afraid to shop around to find the best deal…

cut 11 (12) “grocery level”

Increased beef prices are due to a shortage of cows in the country.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a man is in stable condition after he was shot by an officer when allegedly aggressively resisting a DWI arrest early Sunday morning. They say 27-year-old Derek Davis is expected to survive despite multiple gunshot wounds in the upper torso. The officer, identified as Matthew Jackson, is on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation.