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H reports increased 3Q loss

H&E Equipment Services says it lost $3.8 million, or 11 cents per diluted share,...

Lamar posts first quarterly profit in two years

Lamar Advertising reported its first quarterly profit in two years today. The Baton Rouge–based...

Local author pens parenting column for ‘The New York Times’

Renee Bacher, a local writer, has written a column for The New York Times...

Voodoo music festival returns this weekend

The Voodoo Music Experience returns to New Orleans this weekend for three days of...

U.S. rig count increases

The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S....

Judge says tests on Halliburton cement a priority

A federal judge says tests should be performed as soon as possible on cement...
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Initial unemployment claims fall in La.

First-time claims for jobless benefits dropped by just under 300 last week in Louisiana....

Twenty-six percent of adults plan to dress up for Halloween

While 66% of adults who participated in a recent survey say they plan to...

LSU’s Nevis, Jasper finalists for awards

LSU kicker Josh Jasper and defensive tackle Drake Nevis were named as finalists today...

U.S. economy grows at slightly faster pace

The economy grew slightly faster last summer as Americans spent a little more freely....