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• Pop-up market in Central boost profits for COVID impacted businesses Play Video

  March 21, 2021 11:29 PM

  CENTRAL - An outdoor pop-up shop was held Sunday afternoon at the Square in Central. "I think today is awesome!" said business owner, Jessica Almand said. Almand owns Bombshell Boutique in Central and is one of more than 75 merchants who participated in the... more »

• While Amazon Prime Day kicks off, competitors offer similar online shopping specials Play Video

  October 13, 2020 6:50 AM

  Amazon Prime Day 2020 kicked off Tuesday morning and is expected to continue until 11:59 p.m. PT Wednesday, Oct. 14. The special online shopping event will offer consumers specials on items like televisions, phones, gaming devices, monitors, and Amazon products such as Kindles. For a list of specials... more »

• Amazon's annual Prime Day sales event set for October 13-14

  September 28, 2020 5:38 AM

  The increasing number of consumers who rely on online shopping as a means for snagging their favorite deals will have an opportunity to do exactly that on Amazon's annual Prime Day sales event, which has been scheduled to take place October 13 thru 14, CNN reports. The once a... more »

• Businesses relying on LSU's on-campus presence uneasy heading into fall Play Video

  July 27, 2020 10:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Just steps from LSU's campus, Bengals and Bandits should be gearing up for its busiest time of the year. "When you put 100,000 people in the stadium and 50,000 outside the stadium, those are big weekends for us," Patrick Wilkerson said. However, amid... more »

• COVID-19 causes an increase in fireworks sales this year Play Video

  July 3, 2020 7:35 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - James Jones, who lives in Iberville Parish is stocking up on a lot of fireworks this year. He is planning a backyard display just for his kids. "I got two little bitty twin girls, who are two years old. They are going to... more »

• Mom and pop shops buzzing with business after shutdown Play Video

  May 30, 2020 10:43 PM

  In the heart of Denham Springs, mom and pop shops are reopened and buzzing with business. But since the coronavirus shut down business back in March, it's been tough. Many local stores, like Addiction Boutique, had to rely on online sales and curbside pickup to survive. "We... more »

• National championship helps LSU break records in merchandise revenue Play Video

  May 28, 2020 10:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's perfect 15-0 season produced the university's fourth football national championship. It also played a large role in producing the most profitable year for LSU merchandise on record. According to data provided by LSU, the university has generated $2,044,472.37 in national championship product royalties. Another $6,074,470.63... more »

• LSU allotment of title game tickets sold out Play Video

  January 2, 2020 8:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All of LSU's 20,000 tickets for this month's national championship game have already been sold. The tickets ranged from $425 and $875. If you weren't lucky enough to get one of those tickets, the secondhand market is your best bet. However, you aren't alone in wanting... more »

• Mayor Broome presents road tax plan to voters Play Video

  July 23, 2018 11:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Constituents had a lot of questions Monday night about the mayor-president's tax plan for roads. It was the first public meeting held to sell the proposal. "I'm going to be open-minded which is a big change for me," said resident Deborah Todd. She opposed last year's... more »

• Some Metro Council members like new road tax plan better than last one Play Video

  June 20, 2018 11:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome had a series of private meetings with metro council members Wednesday about a number of issues including her new road tax plan. The mayor wants the metro council to place the initiative on the December ballot. "I like that the funding source... more »

• Report: Woman allegedly looted neighbor's flooded home, sold stolen items at yard sales

  July 11, 2017 12:12 PM

  AMITE – A woman was arrested after she allegedly looted her neighbor's flooded home and then sold the stolen items at yard sales. WWL reports that Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies began investigating a looting incident on Thomas Road in Amite in December. A large number of personal... more »

• City of Gonzales approves resolution for 10 percent sales tax Play Video

  May 8, 2017 10:18 PM

  GONZALES - Voters in Gonzales will decide on possibly raising the sales tax by a half-cent this October. The City of Gonzales council passed a resolution to allow a half-cent sales tax increase, which will hike the city's sales tax to 10 percent if voters approve it on October's... more »

• Gonzales City Council to discuss potential sales tax increase Play Video

  May 5, 2017 6:58 PM

  GONZALES – The Gonzales City Council will be considering a half-cent sales tax increase at its next meeting. The money from the sales tax will be used for public safety, police and fire protection. If the council passes the resolution for the tax increase, it will be placed on... more »

• EXCLUSIVE: 'Make America Great Again' hats bring big business for Louisiana company Play Video

  January 25, 2017 10:56 PM

  LAFAYETTE - It was the fashion of the campaign; a red sea of "Make America Great Again" hats could always be found at every rally for now-President Donald Trump. But did you know the heart of the operation to get those hats and other gear to supporters was located right... more »

• Acadiana Mall to remain closed for Thanksgiving Day

  October 12, 2016 5:20 PM

  LAFAYETTE – Shoppers in Lafayette may have to wait until it is officially Black Friday to shop at the Acadiana Mall this year. CBL and Associates, who owns 89 regional malls including the Acadiana Mall, announced that they will close the doors to almost all of their properties until... more »

• Spike in 'recently damaged' homes for sale in Livingston Parish Play Video

  September 16, 2016 7:31 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – In one of the area’s hardest hit by August’s historic flooding, many homes are for sale. There are so many homes, realtors have now created a new category to identify them:” recently damaged homes.” “We have investors that want to come purchase some houses, so... more »

• Louisiana's sales tax holiday on Fri. and Sat.; 3 percent to be paid by shoppers Play Video

  August 2, 2016 12:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state's annual Sales Tax Holiday is on Friday and Saturday this year, however unlike past years, customers will end up paying some tax. On Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6, shoppers will pay three percent sales tax rather than the full five percent. The... more »

• Check out issues put damper on Amazon Prime Day sales

  July 12, 2016 11:12 AM

  On one of its biggest sales days of the year, glitches have marred Amazon’s Prime Day. Some customers are reporting difficulty making purchases because they can’t add items to their cart to check out. Amazon took to Twitter on Tuesday to address the issues angering customers looking for sweet... more »

• New taxes go in effect on April 1st; that's no joke Play Video

  March 31, 2016 6:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Smokers, drinkers, car renters and every shopper around Louisiana will be paying more for their purchases starting today. In addition to tax increases on cigarettes, alcohol and car rentals, a one percent increase in the state sales tax kicks in Friday. According to the Tax... more »

• Special session deadline looms at the capitol Play Video

  March 9, 2016 12:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A deadline looms at the state capitol. By the end of Wednesday, the special session called to deal with the state's budget woes will be over. It'll be a busy day. Lawmakers have to find another $200 million. Accomplishing that could be easier said than done; They've... more »

• Lawmakers race against the clock to close budget gap Play Video

  March 8, 2016 12:19 AM

  BATON ROGE - The special legislative session ends Wednesday and lawmakers now have less than 48 hours to sort out the state's budget mess. Monday, they discussed raising the sales tax an extra cent until the end of the current fiscal year. There's no official proposal yet, but republicans and... more »

• Standoff between state House, Senate impeding progress Play Video

  March 2, 2016 1:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Tuesday at the capitol, discussions over raising sin taxes stalled again, but lawmakers did make a last minute decision to approve a one cent sales tax increase. For a 3rd consecutive day, Louisiana's House of Representatives refused to take an action on two tax increases - cigarettes... more »

• Lawmakers urged to raise state sales tax Play Video

  January 13, 2016 7:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State lawmakers were told to face the music and raise the sales tax Wednesday. LSU professor Jim Richardson said it's one of the only ways to raise money immediately. Lawmakers have till June to raise $700-$750 million. Otherwise Medicaid, public schools and state colleges could run out... more »

• Livingston Parish cashing in on Juban Crossing Play Video

  January 11, 2016 4:16 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Juban Crossing continues to be a cash cow for Livingston Parish as the popular shopping center brought in more sales tax revenue in 2015. When comparing December 2014 to last December, Juban Crossing saw a nearly $400,000 increase in sales tax revenue with a total of $7.2... more »

• Ascension fireworks vendors say sales are down due to weather Play Video

  December 28, 2015 6:38 PM

  ASCENSION - Local fireworks vendors say sales are down because of recent bad weather leading up to New Year's Eve. Eric Roussel, who owns several stands in Ascension Parish, says sales have dropped 50 percent every day in comparison to last year. "Because of the weather I believe,... more »

• Shoppers take advantage of overnight sales Play Video

  December 23, 2015 10:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Overnight, shoppers took advantage of stores catering to procrastinators. Cash registers are working extra at some stores where doors remain open without closing until Christmas Eve night. At Kohl's, the store has been open all night since last Wednesday. Employees signed up to work extra... more »

• State sales tax expansion possible

  September 16, 2015 7:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's talk around the Capitol of expanding a state sales tax for everyday items. Under the Louisiana's constitution things like groceries, gasoline, prescription drugs, and residential electric bills are exempt from a state sales tax. "Those are some of the most stable and consistent purchases consumers make,"... more »

• LSU students race to snag season tickets as sale deadline looms Play Video

  August 26, 2015 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Students tickets for the upcoming LSU football season are nearly gone. Tiger football fans who also attend the university have had their chance to snag their tickets since the beginning of summer, and as of the end of today, nearly 14,000 student tickets have been sold.... more »