The Bureau of Labor and Statistics released new numbers and shows Louisiana’s October unemployment rate is at 4.8-percent, which is the lowest since June of 2008. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie says four industry super sectors reached all time record highs in 2017.
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This is the sixth consecutive month the rate has declined.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces a plan to upgrade internet speeds and connectivity to nearly 164-thousand kids in K-12 public schools. Education Policy Advisior for the Governor Donald Songy says currently, these students have a slow broadband connection.
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Secretary of State Tom Schedler is reminding Louisiana residents to get out and vote today. The polls are open until 8 p.m. tonight and anyone in line by 8 will still get the chance to cast their ballot. Schedler expects a low turnout for this election as there is only one statewide race on the ballot, which is state treasurer. Visit the geauxvote app on your smart phone to find your polling location and see up to date election results.

A Houma restaurant will get national attention tomorrow on the show “Food Paradise” which airs on the Travel Channel. Boudreau and Thibodeau’s Cajun Cookin’ will be featured on one of the segments of the show. Owner Debra Blanchard says one producer has local ties to Houma and thought it would be a great addition.
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The show airs tomorrow at 7 p.m.