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These sectors have produced the most jobs in Louisiana over the past year

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July 18, 2025

These sectors have produced the most jobs in Louisiana over the past year

Baton Rouge’s job market continues its steady climb, adding 1,800 jobs in June 2025 and 4,900 over the past year, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The metro area’s total employment now stands at 434,800 jobs.

Statewide, Louisiana marked its 51st consecutive month of year-over-year job growth—a streak state officials credit to ongoing workforce development and economic diversification efforts. Total nonfarm employment across Louisiana reached 2,001,700 jobs in June, up 22,900 from a year earlier.

Private sector hiring remains a key driver, adding 20,000 jobs over the past year. Industries seeing the most growth include private education and health services (+13,000 jobs), leisure and hospitality (+4,700), and government (+2,900).

Despite the gains, Louisiana’s unemployment rate edged up to 4.5% in June, slightly higher than last year’s 4.2%.

Baton Rouge was one of the state’s top-performing metros in June, with only New Orleans seeing larger annual gains.

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Insider loans? Audit raises red flags over Louisiana orphan well program

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June 22, 2026

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Insider loans? Audit raises red flags over Louisiana orphan well program

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A private organization entrusted with money intended to protect Louisiana from the cost of abandoned oil and gas wells used funds to make below-market loans benefiting a senior state regulator, his re…

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Driver dies from gunshot wound after Louisiana State Police chase in New Orleans

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June 22, 2026

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Driver dies from gunshot wound after Louisiana State Police chase in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.

Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.

The driver’s identity has not been released.

A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.

A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.

Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.

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Shelby Bordelon crowned Miss Louisiana 2026

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June 21, 2026

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Shelby Bordelon crowned Miss Louisiana 2026

MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.

“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”

Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.

“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”

Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.

You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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