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Louisiana's seasonally adjusted employment shows rise in unemployment, more job opportunities
Data released today by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment figure continues to add jobs as the number of unemployed individuals rise. Nonfarm is a measure of the number of U.S. workers in the economy, excluding those in farms, private households, and non-profit organizations. The state’s seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment for January 2024 increased by 7,600 jobs from December 2023, for a total of 1,958,400 jobs, a news release said....
Crawfish industry counts their losses while awaiting federal disaster declaration
NEW ORLEANS — Normally, the weeks just before Easter mean peak business for crawfish harvesters, wholesalers and processors, with ample product and high demand. Instead, they’re waiting to see if the federal government will declare a disaster for their industry, which continues to weather the after-effects of last summer’s extended drought and a bad freeze […] The post Crawfish industry counts their losses while awaiting federal disaster declaration appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana locals advance to the knockout rounds on 'The Voice'
NEW ORLEANS — Two Louisiana natives are celebrating after making some big moves on "The Voice" Monday night. New Orleans native Zoe Levert and Mandeville native Karen Waldrup stunned in the first round of the battles. Levert teamed up with trio OK3 for "The Bones" by Maren Morris. Coach...
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