1230PM LRN News

Severe weather throughout central and north Louisiana resulted in a tornado impacting Natchitoches Parish yesterday afternoon.  While there are no reported injuries at this time, Nachitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Capt. Tony Moran says authorities are asking for patience while utilities are being restored.

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Employers looking to hire seasonal help may have to be more competitive in recruiting employees.  This is a result of unemployment numbers being at a thirty year low.  UNO Professor of Finance Mark Rosa…

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Rosa says the economy and employer tax breaks have been a contributing factor to having the lower unemployment numbers.

Voters cast their ballots today and among the decisions, whether or not fantasy sports betting should be legal in their parish.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Polls close at 8PM tonight across the state. If you need help finding your polling location, visit the Secretary of State’s website, or Vote.org, or download the GeauxVote App for assistance. As long as you are in line before 8pm, you cannot be turned away, and if you run into issues with eligibility, ask for a provisional ballot. Good luck, and go Vote.