State Police announces its 96th Cadet Class will begin at the LSP Training Academy this Sunday. Emelie Gunn reports…

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Louisianan’s unemployment rate is falling. According to the AP, the jobless rate dipped to 5.3 percent in June from 6.2 percent a year ago. One hundred ten thousand people in Louisiana are unemployed, down from 115,000 in July. The Bayou State’s unemployment rate is still the third highest in the country.

The concrete barriers on new interstate construction projects will feature two inch tall openings to allow flood waters to pass through. State transportation secretary Shawn Wilson says the 24 inch wide holes will not compromise the integrity of the barriers.

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Wilson notes the cost of adding the openings is minimal.

Powerball players need to get their tickets by 9 p.m. tonight for a shot at the $535 million jackpot. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says this is the fifth largest jackpot in the history of the game.

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The cash payout value is $340 million.