The National Federation of Independent Business says their Small Businesses Optimism Index has slipped to it’s lowest levels since just before the 2016 presidential election, a notable drop off from recent record highs. State Director Dawn Starns says much of the recent drop off can be attributed to the last, and potentially upcoming, government shutdown.
Starns noted the 101.2 rating is still above the historical average of 98.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff deputies arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the death of a 19-year-old who was fatally shot Sunday night when a bullet entered his mother’s home in Lockport. Jyairus Folse of Lockport was charged with the Second Degree Murder of Alton Adams of Bayou Blue. Lt. Brennan Matherne says Folse has also been charged with 6 counts of attempted second-degree murder for each person in the home.
Cut 7 (06) “…inside the trailer.”
March food stamps will arrive early as recipients should check their mailboxes for benefits on the first and second of the month, whereas SNAP traditionally arrives sometime between the first and 15th. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says there’s an important reason why the benefits are being staggered over two days, and it’s to allow the most vulnerable populations access to groceries first.
Allegiant Air will begin non-stop service between Shreveport and the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport in Florida on May 17th. Shreveport Regional Airport Authority spokesperson Mark Crawford says this new service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach is the eighth non-stop route offered from Shreveport…
Cut 14 (10) 49 dollars one way”
Allegiant has flown out of the Shreveport Regional Airport for the last 13 years.