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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 140 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending March 26.

Louisiana ranks 23rd in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2021

In 2021, Louisiana collected $268.8 million in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it 23rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Louisiana during week ending March 26

Louisiana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 26, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

28 people die in Louisiana from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 28 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 21.7% increase over the previous week.

21 people die in Louisiana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 21 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 25% decrease from the previous week.

McNeese State University: SGA Gives Students Space. Parking Space.

By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2022

SGA Gives Students Space. Parking Space.

Louisiana ranks 38th in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2021

In 2021, Louisiana collected $9.3 million in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 38th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

12 people die in Louisiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 12 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 7.7% decrease from the previous week.

27 people die in Louisiana from Alzheimer's disease in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 27 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 17.4% increase over the previous week.

Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce: Very Important Volunteer Award

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

Very Important Volunteer Award

Week ending March 26 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Louisiana

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 117 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending March 26.

Louisiana: 79 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending March 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 79 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending March 26.

Week ending March 26: 12 deaths among Hispanic people in Louisiana

There were 12 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending March 26, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

13 people die in Louisiana from kidney disease in week ending April 9, 2022

There were 13 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 8.3% increase over the previous week.

Louisiana ranks 27th in United States for non-farm payroll employees in December 2021

Louisiana's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 27th for non-farm payroll employees in December 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Louisiana ranks ninth in the U.S. for the most pari-mutuels sales tax paid in 2021