The search is on to find the source of the parasite causing an outbreak of explosive diarrhea. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says this national outbreak suggests there is a domestic cause – it’s almost always caused by contaminated fresh produce.
Could 50 Cent’s investment in Shreveport be in jeopardy? The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, posted a cryptic message on Instagram, saying, in his words, some people in Shreveport don’t want things to get better, and he’s going to have to pull back on the Red River, referring to the entertainment production district he’s seeking to create. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says he’s not concerned about 50 Cent’s overall commitment to the city.
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The number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana has topped 2.01 million for the first time in state history. Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says while the construction boom has boosted employment, he’s concerned Louisiana ranks among the lowest in the South for new business applications since 2019.
A new law going into effect August 1st adjusts minimum lengths and increases catch limits for black bass and crappie in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin. Ryan Montegue with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the law will allow LDWF officials to monitor the fishing quality in the area closely.