Based on the latest data from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, one-point-nine million people are holding down a job in this state. That’s an increase of 12-thousand from this time last year. LSU economist Doctor Loren Scott says because of an industrial boom in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge, the construction sector continues to do well…:
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The state workforce commission says 155-thousand people work in construction, which is an all-time high for Louisiana.

LSU dominated BYU Saturday night inside the Mercedes Benz Superdome, shutting them out 27-0. Derrius Guice rushed 27 times for 120 yards and accounted for The Tigers first two touchdowns of the game, Quarterback Danny Etling finished 14-of-17 passing for 173 yards. LSU’s defense matched its offense in dominance. LSU comes to Tiger Stadium this weekend to take on Chattanooga.

One of the most popular things do to on Labor Day is gather with family and friends for an outdoor Barbecue. CEO of the Cattle Producers of Louisiana Dave Foster says consumers can expect to see sales here and there on meat products, but the beef industry views this holiday as the last big high-demand time for their commodity until at least Christmas…:
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He doesn’t expect there will be a huge impact on the beef industry as a result of livestock loss due to Hurricane Harvey.

Elmer’s Island will get a face lift this month, as a team of volunteers is set to clean up the 2.5 mile stretch of beach on September 16th. The event is hosted in-part by the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary or BTNEP. Spokeswoman Alma Robichaux says the idea is to find the source of the pollution…:
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Visit btnep.org for more details.