News roundup: LSU graduates 3,735 at 280th commencement … Gauge of U.S. economy's future health up in April … Future retirees at risk of downward mobility, Pew finds
Book ends: When LSU wraps up its 280th commencement ceremonies later today, it will have handed out 3,735 degrees, including 22 to faculty and staff members. The ceremonies feature 416 people who graduated with academic honors.
DATE: May 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
La. jobless rate up in April, fourth month in a row
Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work. While the labor force was basically flat, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people who reported having...
DATE: May 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
News roundup: Incoming LSU president and chancellor gets humanitarian award … U.S. housing starts fell in April but permits surged … La. taps oil spill money to bring 'Top Chef' to New Orleans
Honored: Incoming LSU President and Chancellor F. King Alexander has received, along with three other Long Beach, Calif., community leaders, the California Conference for Equality and Justice Humanitarian Award. Alexander, currently...
DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
A cautious comeback
The days of “if you build it, they will come” are pretty much over.
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Current Issue
Moving Up
Nick Pentas has been promoted to general manager of Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge. He joined the company in 2000 while attending LSU. He rose through the ranks at the dealership, working as roadside technician, cashier, service adviser, service...
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Current Issue
News roundup: Deadline to file La. taxes is Wednesday … Feds study Gulf wildlife to make way for wind turbine … U.S. retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing
Time is running away: The deadline for filing 2012 Louisiana individual income tax returns is Wednesday. The state Department of Revenue says the average processing time for electronic filing is 10 business days, while paper returns...
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Hot and spicy
A camera captured the proud moment two decades ago: Then-Commissioner of Agriculture Bob Odom and a handful of executives from Louisiana's most prominent food manufacturing firms joined forces to launch the “Certified Cajun” logo in...
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Current Issue
Consumer confidence rebounds in April
Americans' confidence in the economy jumped this month, helped by a better outlook for the job market and widespread expectations for higher pay. The Conference Board, a New York-based private research group, reports today that its consumer...
DATE: April 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
News roundup: La. Revenue Department encourages electronic filing as deadline nears … Corps awards $41M contract to raise levee … U.S. employment compensation up in 1Q
Time to file: As the May 15 state individual tax filing deadline approaches, the Louisiana Department of Revenue is encouraging taxpayers to file electronically for the quickest return. Paper filers can expect to wait as long as...
DATE: April 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
BP's profit triples in 1Q, but Gulf oil spill liabilities remain uncertain
British oil giant BP says its first-quarter profit nearly tripled as it recorded a big gain from the sale of its 50% stake in a Russian joint venture. The company has reported its profit attributable to BP shareholders for the three months ended...
DATE: April 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
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