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Small business optimism drops to record low 

The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. 

How to prevent work interruptions, including the ones you create yourself 

Few things are more infuriating than having something come along and break your concentration just as you're starting to make real progress.

Louisiana joining push to combat climate change

Louisiana is now on the front lines of national and global initiatives to combat climate change, according to Engineering News-Record.

Alford: Everyone has a story in Senate race

John Kennedy has raised more money for his reelection bid than any other incumbent U.S. Senate candidate in Louisiana’s long and storied political history.  

State lacks plan for surface water use; impact trickles down to Capital Region

Louisiana lawmakers should look at creating a comprehensive plan to manage and regulate surface water to sustain the resource for residents and determine how much can be sold to companies and other states, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office says. 

Working from home, casual dress not helping dry cleaners

The pandemic has been a significant challenge to dry cleaning businesses like Kean’s Fine Dry Cleaning.
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US homebuyers rushing to cancel under-contract deals 

Americans are canceling deals to buy homes at the highest rate since the start of the pandemic, CNBC reports. 

Hooper Pointe Apartments sells for $11.75M; El Pollo Loco changes hands 

A California-based investors group has purchased Hooper Pointe Apartments near the intersection of Hooper and Plank roads for $11.75 million

McCollister: President Joe Biden has created a mess

After President Joe Biden created a mess that has driven gas prices up to record levels, he recently took a break from blaming President Vladimir Putin.

Mr. Milkshake looking to open Lafayette location

Mr. MilkShake & Espresso Bar is not your typical ice cream shop. With extravagant concoctions, owner Colin Odinet aims to provide an over-the-top milkshake experience.