Families across south Louisiana who depend on the oil field already know that when the price at the pump drops, so does the balance in their bank account. However, people in every walk of life will feel the effect of cheaper gas in a way they may never have expected nor even realize.
It's like Christmas in July for Cleco customers! The company is giving them a $475 credit on their bills. It could amount to a zero balance not just for July. If your bill isn't that much, the balance will roll over until the amount is depleted. So, how do you know if you qualify?
The lake area is a hidden gem, with great food, friendly people, and tons to do. It's no wonder people are moving here. But there's a big problem with that.
All this talk about budget deficits, billions of dollars, and the possibility that the TOPS award my son has worked so hard for may disappear has had my anxiety level at migraine-producing levels all week. I'm a firm believer that knowledge is power, so I started doing some research into what defines a middle class family in Louisiana.
Industrial expansion is the big subject in Lake Charles. We have a new casino with over 2000 employees. I've heard that we are looking at 10,000 new people moving into our area. This would seem to indicate better economic times. Have you seen a personal bonus from all of this economic growth? Take our poll.
L'Auberge Casino Resort made one lucky guy and instant millionaire over the weekend! The gentlemen was playing one of the casino's most popular games "Wheel of Fortune" when he lined up three Wheel of Fortune symbols and hit the progressive jackpot worth millions!
How much did he win?