MONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - In July the unemployment rate here in Louisiana eased up from 7.5 percent, to 7.6 percent, the third month in a row it has crept up.
Louisiana's unemployment rate ticked up for the third straight month in July, amid signs of a stalling economy. A year ago, the unemployment rate here in Louisiana was 7.3%.
The new numbers were released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The number of unemployed in Louisiana during July moved from 155,000 in June to just below 158,000.
The one positive in all this--Louisiana's jobless rate has remained below the national average throughout.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:30:32 GMT
FORT POLK, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Fort Polk crews are searching for a blimp that broke loose and floated west across Louisiana and may have crashed landed.
FORT POLK, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Fort Polk crews are searching for a blimp that broke loose and floated west across Louisiana and may have crashed landed.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
