Governor John Bel Edwards released a statement about the latest unemployment number ahead of the holiday weekend; noting that the last time it was just 4.7 percent was in May of 2008. He says this is great news heading into 2018 where he’s optimistic about seeing compromise on the state’s budget woes…:
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He wishes Louisianians a very Merry Christmas.

It will feel a lot like Christmas as a cold front will bring more seasonable temperatures to Louisiana. After experiencing highs near 80 in parts of the state last week, State Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front will usher in colder air starting today…:
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He says we could see frost on the ground Christmas morning.

With holiday parties and shindigs in full swing, food borne illnesses become more frequent. There are several ways people could become sick. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says sometime people forget to use separate cutting boards, but he says it’s vital to make sure you stay well…:
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Strain says you should always allow enough time to defrost any meat and poultry.

It’s official. One of the top high school prospects in the nation has committed to LSU. Parkway High School standout wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. shed a few tears as he donned the purple and gold cap. With Marshall, LSU should have a top ten recruiting class this spring. Alabama, Florida State, Texas and Texas A&M were the other schools Marshall considered. The Tigers ended the three day signing period with a total of 21 commitments, leaving four spots open.