November 2022

Nicole strengthens, threatens Bahamas and Florida coastline

MIAMI (AP) — Subtropical Storm Nicole began strengthening and transitioning into a tropical storm early Tuesday as it churned toward the northwestern Bahamas and Florida’s Atlantic coastline, forecasters said.

Spotlight on veteran-owned businesses helps economic development

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A Veterans Day ‘Thank You’

“ All gave some, some gave all,” Korean War Veteran Howard William Osterkamp.

Slashing corporate tax exemptions in Louisiana

L ouisiana, one of the nation’s most resource-rich states, also happens to be one of the nation’s poorest. According to an annual study conducted by the U.S. News and World Report, “Overall Best States Ranking,” Louisiana’s state ranking in regards to an accumulation of topics such as overall health care, economy and education, is 50th, naming Louisiana the nation’s worst state. Why is this? Despite Louisiana’s abundant natural resources and global economic impact, extreme corporate tax exemptions destroy funding for local school systems and law enforcement.

Allen: ‘Bad day at the office’ for Saints offense vs. Ravens

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With the Saints trailing Baltimore 14-0 late in the first half, Andy Dalton overthrew open receiver Marquez Callaway in the end zone.

US marathon trials for 2024 Olympics will be run in Orlando

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The 2024 United States Olympic marathon trials will be held along the streets in Orlando, Florida.

Five local names called in new football playoff system

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First round contests set for Friday night

Stocks rise on Wall Street ahead of election, inflation data

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday as Americans head to the polls to vote in midterm elections that are being heavily influenced by inflation and the threat of a recession.

Winning numbers for $2.04B Powerball drawn after delay

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers for a recordbreaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot were drawn Tuesday morning after a nearly 10-hour delay and now players will have to wait a bit longer to find out if anyone has won the massive prize.

Treaty against fossil fuels floated at UN climate summit

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The world should confront climate change the way it does nuclear weapons, by agreeing to a non-proliferation treaty that stops further production of fossil fuels, a small island nation leader urged Tuesday.