Some of the lowest gas prices in years continue to take a toll on Louisina's oil and gas industry. Several companies have announced possible layoffs in the coming months.
Construction job opportunities are booming across the state. The oil and gas industry continues to struggle. That's based on the latest statistics released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Two Louisiana communities have seen an upturn in their local economy in the last half of 2015. What's it going to take for the rest of the state to join that turn around?
The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association annual meeting is underway in Lake Charles. Governor Edwards and two candidates for United States Senate are expected to address the gathering today.
I guess it's not all bad in the oil field. A Texas based oil and gas company just rewarded every employee on its staff with a $100,000.00 Christmas bonus.
A recent report from Moody's Investors Service is now suggesting that lower than desired oil prices will be a part of the South Louisiana economy at least until early 2016.