More groups are praising the tax reform package that the legislature agreed to. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, you will by no means be the only one. Colleen Crain reports.
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The U.S. Gymnastics Championship is coming back to New Orleans for the first time since 1995. Sean Richardson has more.
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You can add the Council for a Better Louisiana to the groups hailing the tax reform package. CABL President Barry Erwin says the lowering of personal and corporate income taxes and the elimination of the franchise tax will make Louisiana a better place to live and to do business.
Erwin says he hopes that the new tax structure will encourage people to consider moving to Louisiana.
Erwin, however, says it’s unfortunate that sales taxes, which are already among the highest in the nation, are increasing even further, with the state rate going up to five-percent as of January 1st.
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If you’re heading out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday, you will be in good company.
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Don Redman with Triple-A says nationwide, almost 80-million people are expected to head out of town this week; almost 72-million by car. As such, you should plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to get to wherever you’re going, regardless of the mode of transportation.
If you’re traveling by car, you’ll enjoy some of the cheapest gas prices in the nation here in Louisiana, with regular unleaded averaging just over $2.70 a gallon. Redman says it’s the same story throughout much of the Gulf Coast region.
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The U.S. Gymnastics Championships will return to New Orleans for the first time in 30 years. The event will be held August 7th through the 10th at the Smoothie King Center. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation CEO Jay Cicero says the Smoothie King Center will showcase the nation’s top gymnasts competing for national titles and spots on the U.S. National Team, which will help determine the roster for the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta.
Cicero emphasized New Orleans’ reputation for hosting world-class events and the importance of the post-Olympic year as athletes began preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and emphasized the local excitement for gymnastics due to LSU’s national success.
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New Orleans previously hosted the championships in 1995, and Baton Rouge hosted it in 1977. Cicero says this event promises to bring significant energy and interest to the Crescent City.
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A growing number of airports across the country, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, are rolling out new technology to make getting through security a little easier. Sari Koshetz with the TSA says it’s called CAT-2 technology, and it uses travelers’ IDs.
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Koshetz says if your TSA line has CAT-2 technology, there will be no need to show the agent your boarding pass.
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And Koshetz says soon, you’ll be able to use your digital ID with the CAT-2 machines.
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The LSU football team missed out the number one high school prospect in the Class of 2025, but Bryce Underwood’s decision to sign with Michigan, allows for the NIL dollars dedicated for Underwood to be spent elsewhere. Coach Brian Kelly said on Monday the Tigers will be very aggressive in the transfer portal, especially after not being aggressive last year…
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LSU has played most of its season without junior linebacker Harold Perkins. Although Perkins is eligible for the draft, Kelly hopes he returns for his senior season.
Saturday’s game marks the final regular-season game of the year, and it’s Senior Night. Kelly and the program will say goodbye to 21 seniors.
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ULM can become bowl-eligible with a win over in-state rival U-L Lafayette on Saturday in Monroe. The Warhawks are also looking to snap a five-game losing streak. Coach Bryant Vincent says his team will be ready…
Kick off is at 11 AM on ESPN U. Vincent says the morning kick-off should not bother his team…