It doesn’t appear LSU basketball coach Will Wade’s suspension will be lifted anytime soon. Interim Head Coach Tony Benford was asked on today’s SEC coaches teleconference about whether he’ll continue directing the program…
LSU’s first SEC Tournament game is Friday.
Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is bringing a constitutional amendment in the upcoming session that asks voters whether local governments should have the authority to lower the homestead exemption. Carter says it would give locals a new way to fund vital projects.
For most homeowners, the exemption means homeowners do not pay taxes on the first 75,000 dollars of their property value.
Studies have shown with the Monday following a time change comes an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents. State Police Sgt. Melissa Matey says it is important for drivers to maintain heightened awareness for pedestrians at this time as well.
Cut 11 (10) “…in your neighborhood.”
Matey says the lack of sleep can negatively impact driving habits, adding there is an uptick in distracted driving following time change.
Louisiana has now seen eleven straight months of jobs gains, adding 2,100 jobs from December 2018 to January 2019. Other south Louisiana markets like Lafayette also performed well, but those gains in the south are not being duplicated in northern markets like Shreveport, Alexandria, and Monroe, who’ve lost a combined 2,200 jobs year to year. Workforce Commission chief economist Ali Bustamante says that’s because the north is known for it’s production…