The Louisiana Workforce Commission says total private employment has seen an increase in jobs over the year for 21 consecutive months. Also, seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment is at its highest level since 2015, and Workforce Commission Chief Economist Ali Bustamante says the state added 41-hundred jobs from October to November.

Cut 4 (09) “year” The state’s unemployment rate fell slightly over the year to 4.7 percent in November.

The federal legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products is set to increase to 21-years-old as a result of legislation approved by Congress. Louisiana Health Secretary Rebekah Gee says any hurdle to keep tobacco products out of the hands of teens could prevent them from becoming smokers and save the state money in future medical care. Cut 8 (05) “…these products.”

LSU fans return to Atlanta later this week for the semifinal matchup against Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl. Jeff Palermo has the story… Cut 3 (30) “ I’m Jeff Palermo”

The Saints pulled off a win yesterday against the Titans in Nashville and could earn the #1 seed and first-round bye if the following three scenarios happen on Monday Night Football tonight and Week 17. The Vikings have to defeat the Packers tonight, the Saints have to defeat the Panthers and the Seahawks have to defeat the 49s on Sunday.