The Top 10 National Stories of 2022
2022 was a big year for massive news stories. Here are the top stories across the country this year.
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Gas Prices In Lafayette Are Up By Nearly A Quarter Since Last Week
With gas prices on the rise, some are worried about the economic impact on their families.
Is This The Place To Start A New Business? Lafayette Ranks 15th In The U.S. For New Businesses Per Capita
Despite COVID-19 and economic struggles, Lafayette is one of the top places in the country for new businesses.
Could Louisiana Gas Prices Rise Again Because Of Hurricane Ian?
Gas prices have been ticking down, but could Hurricane Ian impact that?
How Much Has Inflation Driven Up The Cost Of Gumbo?
Inflation has impacted everything from flour and rice to chicken and seafood. But by how much?
Inflation Rises 0.1 Percent In August Even As Gas Prices Fall
While the annual number "cooled," month-to-month numbers concern economists and investors alike.
Has Hollywood Recovered? Summer Box Office Revenue Offers Hint
How well did the big blockbusters carry the industry?
Waitr Rebrands, Relaunches Under New Name
ASAP, the new brand, will continue delivering food, but also include other items in the future.
U.S. Economy Adds 528,000 Jobs in July, Doubling Expectations
A big jump in jobs created shows at least this part of the economy is going strong.
Here Are the Top 3 Acadiana Grocery Stores With the Lowest Prices
The survey has found the Top 3 stores for the best overall prices on food and goods according to the online respondents.
U. S. to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil to Ease Energy Costs
The move is aimed at global energy markets, but also at voters who are coping with higher inflation and rising prices ahead of Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel.
LAGCOE Returning to Lafayette
After a short stint in New Orleans, the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition is coming home.
Here’s Why Louisiana Residents are Suddenly Paying More for Gas
Since February's winter storm gas prices have been on the rise in Louisiana. You might not believe just how much more you're paying today than you were paying only six months ago.
What’s Moving Into the Old Stein Mart Building in Lafayette, Take a Look
The Acadiana Square Shopping Center is about to get a new familiar tenant.
U. S. Added 943,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate at 5.4%
The number of people who reported they had jobs surged by 1 million, pushing the jobless rate down from 5.9% in June.
U. S. Economy Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Size with 6.5% Q2 Growth
The growth was fueled by vaccinations and government aid.
The World Won’t Change New Year’s Eve at Midnight (OPINION)
It's midnight New Year's Eve 2020, the balloons fall, we all cheer for the arrival of the new year and everything in the world is better...not really.
Louisiana Economic Outlook Estimates The Pandemic Will Cost The State 105,000 Jobs
Lake Charles was set to lose an estimated 7,000 jobs this year due to the pandemic, before the storm hit.
Second Round of Stimulus Money Coming in May?
Congress has been mulling over a second round of stimulus payments. President Donald Trump, however, says he wants payroll tax cuts to be a part of the relief package.
Payment Manager Explains ‘Non-Cash Payment Fee’, Restaurant Responds
Are such surcharges illegal in the state of Louisiana?