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— Taxpayers are expected to spend 6.93 billion hours and more than $477 billion to be in compliance with the 2026 tax filing season, according to a new report released Monday.

— An unusually large number of crude oil tankers on the open seas has the American Gulf coast as a destination as the ships are redirected to load cargoes bound for markets around the world already experiencing shortages.

(The Center Square) — A well yielding “high-quality” oil discovered off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of America by a partnership of three international energy companies should boost the state’s tax revenues for coastal restoration beginning as early as 2027.

— Louisiana spent at least $92.7 million on residential behavioral health services for 1,004 foster children during fiscal years 2023 through 2025, or about $92,000 per child according to a new state auditor's report.

Rejects increase for aldermen

Some Jennings residents and businesses should make preparations now to have their electricity service disrupted soon so officials can make necessary substation upgrades.

The Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission is getting set to kickoff Love the Boot week in partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The group is teaming up with JDP Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission directors to host a “Clean-up Jeff Davis Day.”