Cox to add six more HD channels

Cox is set to add six more high-definition channels to its local programming lineup...

December new home sales post monthly 14.7% drop nationally

Sales of new homes plunged 14.7% in December to the slowest monthly pace on...

Americans receiving jobless benefits hits record

The number of people receiving unemployment benefits has reached an all-time record, the government...

Shaw receives $50 million contract extension

The Shaw Group's environmental & infrastructure division has been awarded a $125 million task...

Starbucks to close 200 more U.S. stores

Starbucks, which has been hard hit by the national economic slowdown, says it will...

Ford loses $5.9B in 4Q, says still won’t seek aid

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it lost $5.9 billion in...

Crawfish farmers hope to meet Mardi Gras needs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Louisiana crawfish farmers hope to meet demand for Mardi Gras...

Stocks signal lower open on worries about earnings

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street turned cautious Thursday as weak profit reports from...

Legislative caucus nominates women of excellence

The Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus has nominated 33 corridor candidates for its Women of...

News roundup: House defeats bill to delay digital TV switch … New Albemarle product allows vitamins to clearly dissolve in water

Deadline to remain Feb. 17: Bucking the Obama administration, House Republicans defeated a bill...