Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s proud of the growth in the state’s economy over the last year. Unemployment is down, and two sectors, healthcare and construction saw record levels of employment. Edwards says the state’s economic recovery under his first two years has been strong…:
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The governor credited the growth to a reinvestment in higher education.

A Southern Media and Opinion Research Poll finds voters are evenly divided between Edwards and Republican legislators on budget cuts. 46-percent agree with the governor and are opposed to reductions, but the same amount side with the GOP who say the state has a spending problem. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat on what this means for an anticipated February special session..:
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New Orleans is prepping for a busy weekend as football fans pour into the city for the Sugar Bowl. Matt Doyle has more…:
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It’s being reported that LSU offensive coordinator will part ways with LSU following the Tigers game Monday against Notre Dame in the Citrus Bowl. The team is leaving for Orlando today.

Computers at Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles locations across the state went down Wednesday, although it’s unclear just how many offices were affected.