economy

1 out of 5 Louisiana families are living at the poverty level. The latest census numbers for 2020 won't be released for a few more months, but the latest numbers don't look god for our state.

The COVID-19 crisis has caused massive economic destruction across the United States, but maybe nowhere as much as here in Louisiana.

With kids heading back to school over the next couple of weeks, parents are already beginning to see the struggle in their wallet.

So, if it seems like life has been more expensive for you over the last year - you're probably right.

It would appear that we could do a little better when it comes to contributing.

It seems like every few weeks we are getting news that another business is closing down in Shreveport-Bossier. Whether it be a local place or a national chain, it seems that some places just can't survive in the area.

Seems like everything you hear about the economy in Shreveport/Bossier is bad.  The GM plant closed in 2012 and has not been redeveloped as promised.  In the past few weeks it was revealed that Louisiana has the highest sales tax rate in the entire nation...

How does politics affect business on the local level? Small business owners reveal what the state's political and economic climate is doing to their long range plans.

Nationwide auto sales set records during this past year. Louisiana automobile dealers say their year could have been better but they are not complaining.

Last week, James Verone walked into an RBC bank –sans gun – with a robbery plan. However, unlike most bank robbers, his plan did not involve walking out with loads of cash. Instead, the 59-year-old North Carolina man actually wanted to be arrested so he’d have access to prison healthcare provided by the government.